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Lincoln Park Zoo
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Lincoln Park, Chicago
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"Awesome free zoo in the heart of Chicago."(30 Tips)
"Their holiday Zoo Lights display is a lot of fun!"(12 Tips)
"Free admission, beautiful landscape, and wonderful animals."(14 Tips)"Awesome zoo, with a great ape gorilla exhibit."(5 Tips)
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Cristian LöfvallNovember 11, 2015It's an awesome walk through the park... specially since it's free!
Travel + LeisureMay 29, 2012Hop astride a Siberian tiger or giant panda on the Endangered Species Carousel, or paddle around the lagoon on a swan-shaped boat. Read more
MazdaNovember 17, 2010The zoo was founded in 1868, when the Lincoln Park Commissioners were given a gift of a pair of swans. In 1874, the swans were joined by a bear cub, the first animal purchased for the zoo.
Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 2, 2011You can’t beat a walk in the woods at Lincoln Park Zoo, whose collection and agenda reflect its strong conservation mission. -- Green Guide Editor
Free and beautiful. Stroll through it as part of a day at the lakefront.
Amanda Kocefas 🎀August 15, 2013The animals like a Sunday afternoon nap just like humans do. There's also a camel with a limp hump!
Christopher MichaelJuly 28, 2019Great zoo to walk around and enjoy the air. Check out the gorilla exhibit.
Patricia Andrews-KeenanJanuary 27, 2017Our favorites? The Lions Tigers and Bears, especially the Polar Bear!
Vivian NguyenSeptember 21, 2015We definitely got what we paid for. We came in the middle of Sept at 2ish, and a lot of the animals were not out.
I love it. Once the weather get warmer, you will see more animals.
Resurrection Larry ArroyoMay 31, 2012The most famous host was Bushman the gorilla who not only swung from Hitlers tire and escaped the zoo for a bit but also graced Timemagazine
Leandro VicenteMay 16, 2015The house with the giraffe that simulates an African evironment is mandatory!
Becky AguilarJuly 29, 2012A great place to go with the family and next to it there is a botanical garden
Dave HoptonDecember 2, 2011Fantastic free family attraction. The primates, polar bear and beavers are particularly great!
Jessie BarberApril 3, 2010This is a great, clean, and free zoo. If it's really hot outside, head to the underwater viewing at the seal pool — it's a nice refresher after being out in the sun.
Fun way to spend an afternoon in the summer. Perfect for family outings.
Showtime NetworkJune 4, 2010The Lincoln Park Zoo is fun for the kids and adults. It’s in a beautiful setting along the lake. - Nikki
Elke SJune 19, 2011The lions are so thin and sad looking. And the tiger just walks the same path and hits his head against the window each time he passes by. So sad, makes me want to cry!
Joyce B.August 14, 2013Pack a lunch and just buy snacks because if you drive lot parking is 25 dollars for 1-3 hours.
IntelWiMAXSeptember 13, 2010See an animal that you love? You're in a WiMAX hotspot, so hop online & adopt that adorable creature on the zoo's website: http://www.lpzoo.org/sup_ado.php
Amnah AOctober 11, 2019I don’t know what makes the gorilla sad that time😂 but the place is very very enjoyable
Jennifer BobergAugust 17, 2014Sections under construction, made navigating more difficult this visit. Went to Children's section, that was cool!
Jennifer BlackMay 3, 2010Best free zoo in the country! Stick around for feeding time at the lion exhibit if you want to hear the big male lion roar his head off. That sound will go right THROUGH you!
Chelsea GiananAugust 19, 2013Had a great time, most the animals looked like they needed to eat and couldn't stand the heat
If you go after 4pm, most of the animals will be passed out.
Araceli ArroyoFebruary 4, 2012one of the least expensive zoo's in the nation with a wide variety of animals to visit
Diego RufoMarch 28, 2011
FouFou DogOctober 4, 2010Surprisingly good. Saw a lot of animals I had never seen I'm my life! Make sure you visit all the apes and monkeys!
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr)
Chicago, IL 60614
United States
Chicago, IL 60614
United States
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- 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
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- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
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- 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
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- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
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- 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
(312) 742-2000
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"Your kids will love the Oz-themed sculptures in this park. You'll also find a playground, walking path, tennis courts, and a garden."
venessa tarbell - 9.4
"Get a picnic from one of the casual spots across the street, sit with your sweetie & read a book. Great people watching, too."
Kirstjen Lorenz - 8.5
"Great park for jogging and take photo. There is a sand beach over there."
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