Location
Cannon Dr. at Fullerton Parkway, Chicago IL 60614
Contact
- Visit website
- (312) 742-2000
- (312) 742-2400
- (312) 742-0547
Host your next special event at The Venues of Lincoln Park Zoo. Where else can you enjoy an exotic reception with giraffes, gazelles and ostriches browsing a gorgeous African savanna? Your guests can sip cocktails while getting nose to nose with nature.
With spectacularand flexibleindoor and outdoor spaces, the zoo can accommodate any event ranging from 10 to 10,000 people, from elaborate formal dinners, weddings and receptions to an out-of-the-ordinary cocktail party.
Lincoln Park Zoo at a Glance
Category: Attractions/Sightseeing, Meeting and Event Suppliers
Type: Zoo, Museum, Outdoor Garden/Park
Location: Chicago-Lincoln/Lakeview
Amenities: Group Menu, Handicapped Accessible, Off-Site Catering, Will Close for Private Function
Hours of Operation8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Educational Programming for Student Groups
Student Group Friendly
Educational Programs OfferedPlease visit https://www.lpzoo.org/youth-programs/ to learn about Lincoln Park Zoo's suite of educational programing for grades PreK-12 that occur at the zoo, in the classroom, or virtually.
Average Group Student Price RangeThe zoo is free to visit, however prior registration is required for all Field Trips. For groups that would like a facilitated tour with a zoo educator, our Zoo Explorers program costs $100 per class with limited scholarships available.
Group Visit PoliciesOne adult chaperone per 10 children is required, and one adult chaperone per five preschool or kindergarten children is requested. Chaperones must stay with their group at all times.nnWe strongly recommend that each child wears a nametag with your groups name and an emergency contact number. This information is needed if a child is separated from his or her group; however, do not include the childs personal information.
Student Performance Welcome
Indoor/Outdoor Space AvailableOutdoor
Curriculum Programming/Student Tours
Average tour timeOne hour
Meal/Picnic Areas
Outdoor Dining
ADA DetailsTo learn more about accessibility at Lincoln Park Zoo, visit this page: https://www.lpzoo.org/visit/accessibility/
ADA Accessible
Brief Description of your Student ServicesLincoln Park Zoo offers a variety of school group options, both with zoo educators guiding your visit (Zoo Explorers) and without zoo educators hosting (Field Trips).
Website/Student Group Landing Pagehttps://www.lpzoo.org/youth-programs/#schools
Group Phone Number(312) 742-2056
Group Emaillearning@lpzoo.org
Group Contact Name (First Last)Learning Team
Average Visit/Tour Length2 - 3 hours
Maximum Group Number25000
Miles from O'Hare Airport15.0
Miles from Midway Airport12.0
Miles from Navy Pier2.5
Miles from McCormick Place5.0
Miles from Downtown2.0
Visa
MasterCard
Discover
American Express
Student Group Friendly
Special Interest Tours Offered
Valet Parking Available
Restaurant(s) On-site
ATM Machine On-site
ADA Compliant
Public Space Wi-Fi COMP or FeeComplimentary
Self-Parking AvailableBoth On-site & Off-site
Food On-siteRestaurant
Hours of Operation10 am to 5 pm
Family-friendly
Largest Room, Reception Capacity (Standing)450
Largest Room, Banquet Capacity (Seated)300
On-Site Catering
On-site Audio/Visual Equipment
Exclusive Decorator(s)
In-house/Exclusive Caterer(s)
Complete Buy-out Available
Max Capacity, Theater Style5400
Max Capacity, Reception Style (Standing)10000
Max Capacity, Classroom Style5400
Max Capacity, Banquet Style (Seated)1800
Exclusive Audio/Visual Provider(s)
Max Venue Capacity25000
Private Meeting Space Available
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