Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (312) 742-2000
Fax: (312) 742-2137
- Cross Street:
- W Fullerton Parkway
- Directions:
- Bus: 22, 36 to Webster Ave; 151, 156 to Webster Ave
- Hours:
- Daily 10am-5pm
Editorial Review for Lincoln Park Zoo – by Citysearch Editors
Facts
This 35-acre animal attraction in Lincoln Park makes the A-list of family activities--not only because it's entertaining, but also because it's free. Open year-round, the zoo is bordered on the south by Cafe Brauer, where families can eat drippy ice cream cones and take paddleboat spins around South Pond, and on the north by the popular Lincoln Park Conservatory and the serene greenery of North Pond.
Features
The zoo's collection began in 1868 with the gift of two swans from New York's Central Park; today patrons can observe playful Siberian tiger cubs, swimming polar bears, great apes, elephants, zebras, giraffes, camels, penguins, tropical birds and much more. Pay attractions on the premises include the Endangered Species Carousel, a 4-D virtual safari, the LPZOO Express and a safari audio tour, plus restaurants (some seasonal) and gift shops.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThere are plenty of places to eat at the zoo, including the Park Place Cafe, Big Cats Cafe, Cafe Brauer and Landmark Cafe.
Save MoneyAdmission to the zoo is free. There are also tables for enjoying a sack lunch, if you want to make your visit completely free.
The ExtrasKids love to ride the carousel that depicts rare and endangered animals, many of which are represented in the zoo's collection. Cost is $2.
User Reviews for Lincoln Park Zoo
06/17/2008 Posted by goosemonkey
we had a great time at the zoo...and i must admit it's nice to not have to actually pay for admission. but you wonder if they could charge people $5 or $10 they could actually make a decent living space for the animals. the poor leopard was literally pacing angrily back and forth in its 20 foot wide cage. i hope it only spends a couple hours in there a day...it's truly sad to see these beautiful animals living like that.
12/19/2002 Posted by jayterrell
This is a wonderful way to spend from one hour to a whole day. Which can be repeated and you will still find it enjoyable as the first time.
Pros: Inexpensive, Good Parking, Not Crowded
