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Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo

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Lincoln Park, Chicago
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    Zach R.
    "Awesome free zoo in the heart of Chicago."(30 Tips)
    venessa t.
    "Their holiday Zoo Lights display is a lot of fun!"(12 Tips)
    Yolanda H.
    "Free admission, beautiful landscape, and wonderful animals."(14 Tips)
    David H.
    "Awesome zoo, with a great ape gorilla exhibit."(5 Tips)
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  • Latham B.heart icon on user image
    Latham BrunsonApril 8, 2015
    Lots of good displays and it's all free. I got to watch apes fight!
  • Kevin Z.heart icon on user image
    Kevin ZimmermanDecember 2, 2016
    Brewfest was awesome!!!
  • Andrea M.heart icon on user image
    Andrea MartinezAugust 24, 2015
    A lot of animals ❤️ and it is free !
  • Roxyanna H.
    Roxyanna HenleyDecember 1, 2009
    In December the zoo is transformed into a kingdom of twinkling lights which makes for a lovely stroll.Admission is free and the zoo is open daily.
  • James L.heart icon on user image
    James LeeDecember 6, 2016
    Zoo lights in December is always a family treat @Lincoln park zoo!
  • Lina G.heart icon on user image
    Lina GonzoAugust 5, 2012
    The Lily Pool designed by Alfred Caldwell is my favorite place in Chicago!
  • Terry T.
    Terry TroskeSeptember 3, 2013
    One of the finest free city Zoos I've ever been to
  • Attila K.heart icon on user image
    Attila KovacsMay 27, 2016
    neat zoo + nice park + free!!!
  • Daun L.
    Daun LutesJuly 19, 2012
    Free! Where else can you go to a all day walk around zoo for free everyday of the year
  • Avka U.
    Avka UrjineeSeptember 9, 2014
    Love it on Weekdays
  • Showtime Network
    Showtime NetworkJune 4, 2010
    The Lincoln Park Zoo is fun for the kids and adults. It’s in a beautiful setting along the lake. - Nikki
  • Mandy A.heart icon on user image
    Mandy AcostaMarch 27, 2017
    Closes at 5!! Beautiful scenic walk through the zoo ❤️
  • Explore Chicago
    Explore ChicagoFebruary 2, 2010
    The Lincoln Park Zoo is free and open 365 days a year. http://bit.ly/alwaysfree Read more
  • Rajendra S.heart icon on user image
    Rajendra SinghJuly 12, 2013
    Lovely little zoo. Great for kids.
  • Chris H.heart icon on user image
    Chris HaidJanuary 8, 2016
    Free admission
  • Michael M.
    Michael MitchellMay 26, 2014
    We love the polar bear and gorilla exhibit
  • Lina G.heart icon on user image
    Lina GonzoAugust 6, 2012
    Parking will be hard to find, especially on weekends, in the summer.
  • Jamel S.heart icon on user image
    Jamel StewartOctober 23, 2015
    The new exhibit snow monkeys is pretty awesome.
  • Travis T.heart icon on user image
    Travis TindellDecember 18, 2017
    Lovely Christmas lights at night!
  • TLC
    TLCJune 2, 2010
    FREE and fabulous -- you'll find everything from gorillas and lions to penguins and polar bears.
  • Leigha K.
    Leigha KristoffDecember 14, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    watched a bird mating dance here...the outdoor exhibits are all so...interesting.
  • Dan K.heart icon on user image
    Dan KimAugust 14, 2016
    Check out the mane event. 🦁
  • Diego R.
    Diego RufoMarch 28, 2011
    The Zoo is free but parking is a little pricy and street parking is impossible. Read more
  • Veronica D.
    Veronica DelimatApril 8, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    If you go after 4pm, most of the animals will be passed out.
  • Sarah
    SarahOctober 28, 2014
    The monkeys are absolutely THE most adorable.
  • Mary V.heart icon on user image
    Mary VruwinkDecember 17, 2019
    The Holiday lights are amazing
  • John K.heart icon on user image
    John KiddeNovember 2, 2014
    Free! Also, great view of downtown Chicago.
  • Donna J.heart icon on user image
    Donna JohnsonJune 3, 2016
    It's a free zoo, what's not to like!
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  • Kelly K.
    Kelly KniewelDecember 22, 2009
    Check out Zoo Lights during the holidays. Grab a cup of hot chocolate or bring your own spiked version. Don't forget your camera
  • Shannon J.heart icon on user image
    Shannon JeropkeJune 14, 2022
    Been here 10+ times
    One of the last free zoos left!
  • Billy F.heart icon on user image
    Billy FairchildAugust 11, 2012
    Free!! What more could you ask for!? And it's a great zoo!
  • Peyton
    PeytonSeptember 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    I have watched so much mindless popcorn eating, I forgot how to spell exhibit.
  • Joseph B.
    Joseph B.October 17, 2014
    Pretty solid, especially for a free zoo.
  • Shannon M.
    Shannon MoranJanuary 2, 2012
    Check out the cat house. one of the first big cats houses in the US zoo's
  • Brandonheart icon on user image
    BrandonApril 6, 2018
    Free to get in!
  • Abbi P.
    Abbi PJanuary 3, 2013
    Lincoln Park Zoo Lights every year keep getting better and better!!
  • Tigh D.heart icon on user image
    Tigh De GazonMarch 16, 2015
    Free and great exhibits
  • tabasaurheart icon on user image
    tabasaurMarch 20, 2019
    Not a fan of zoos, but I LOVE this one!
  • Jaunted
    JauntedApril 19, 2010
    First thing inside the zoo, on the right: THE BUNNY HUTCH! Two huge bunnies live here and they are cu-ute!
  • Adelaide J.heart icon on user image
    Adelaide JenkinsJanuary 15, 2016
    zoo lights is fun and beautiful
  • Matthew K.heart icon on user image
    Matthew KopfMay 9, 2015
    Best Zoo in Chicago!!!
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    RobertJuly 20, 2018
    Great Animals Carousel
  • Terrence M.
    Terrence MetzDecember 5, 2010
    Get there soon, at night and with snow, to see the beautiful Christmas light displays.
  • Liliana A.
    Liliana AlvarezNovember 14, 2012
    Midweek break on a bright sunny day! Check out Zoo Lights!
  • Saif D.heart icon on user image
    Saif DiaSeptember 8, 2015
    Free zoo. Enough said.
  • @jayelarex
    @jayelarexJanuary 18, 2012
    Find the statute of the fairy.
  • Cameron W.heart icon on user image
    Cameron WSeptember 8, 2017
    Free zoo? Awesome.
  • Nick D.
    Nick DannebergerJune 24, 2012
    Its not really a free zoo if you cant find free parking!
  • Allison B.
    Allison BarnhartMay 11, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    It's free and beautiful
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