#LomelokWatch
Learn more about African lion cub Lomelok’s long road to recovery, including surgery videos, recovery updates, videos with the Animal Care and Veterinary teams, and more.
Spring Egg-Stravaganza
Join us on March 30 for an egg-citing morning full of egg hunts and outdoor activities for children ages 1-12.
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L.E.A.P. Program Now Open
Join zoo educators for a series of mornings investigating the natural world through play, perfect for ages 2-4. Scholarships available!
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Help Keep Your Zoo Free
80% of the zoo’s operating costs are supported by zoo members, donors, and visitors. You can help keep the zoo free by becoming a member or donor today!
Run for the Zoo
The 46th annual Run for the Zoo is back! Whether you’re up for the challenge of the 10K run, prefer the pace of the 5K run or walk, or want to get the little ones involved in the Kids’ Course, there’s a scenic race for everyone!
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Visit Lincoln Park Zoo from Anywhere in the World!
View daily streaming cameras courtesy of zoolife and virtually visit iguanas, monkeys, birds, and lions!
News
Learn about what’s happeningatLincoln ParkZoo, from new animal arrivals to progress on science projects and conservation initiatives.
Creating a Place for Connection
In a city where skyscrapers are built every day, Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to being the place in Chicago for all things wildlife—where children learn to love animals, where adults rediscover what it’s like to wonder, and where nature isn’t just an escape, but the priority.
Work Grounded in Purpose
Care
Animal care comes first. It’s why we prioritize individual well-being over everything. With the help of our scientific research team, staff and volunteers work to provide the best animal care and welfare outcomes for each animal.
Conservation
The first step in protecting wildlife populations is learning how; the next step is doing something about it. With one of the largest zoo-based conservation and science programs in the country, we fund, support, and lead research projects locally and globally.
Community
We all share one global wildlife community. Through engagement and education, we connect people with nature across the greater Chicagoland area. Our commitment to community here contributes to defending wildlife everywhere.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, March 30
Join us on March 30 for an egg-citing morning full of egg hunts and outdoor activities for children ages 1-12.
Sunday, June 2
From toddlers to elite athletes, Chicago is gearing up for the 46th annual Run for the Zoo! Featuring scenic 5K/10K courses, as well as a Kids’ Course, this beloved event is perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities.
Craft Brews at Lincoln Park Zoo
Sunday, June 15
Savor the flavor of more than 100 craft beers and ciders at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual tasting evening!
Keep Your Zoo Free
80% of our operating costs are supported by zoo members, donors, and visitors. With your support, we’re proud to say that we’ve kept the zoo free and accessible to everyone for the past 150 years. Together, we can keep it that way.
