Location
Cannon Dr. at Fullerton Parkway, Chicago IL 60614
Contact
- Visit website
- (312) 742-2000
- (312) 742-2400
- (312) 742-0547
See roaring lions, playful meerkats and majestic gorillas just minutes from downtown Chicago. Lincoln Park Zoo is free, open and amazing every day of the year.
Visitors can go nose-to-nose with gorillas and chimpanzees, howl with red wolves, peer into a black bear den and immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of Africa with wild dogs, pygmy hippos and black rhinos. Beyond providing a wild home to hundreds of species, Lincoln Park Zoo also operates one of the largest zoo-based conservation and science programs in the country.
Chicagos free zoo is located just minutes from downtown Chicago at Lake Shore Drive and Fullerton Parkway. Paid parking is available on Cannon Drive. CTA buses 151 and 156 service the zoo, which is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info, visit www.lpzoo.org.
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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