Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo https://www.lpzoo.org As populations increase, it’s crucial to find ways for people and wildlife to thrive together. More information at http://www.lpzoo.org.
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Founded in 1868, Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature through a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of Chicago and by advancing the highest quality of animal care, education, science, and conservation. This is a charge Lincoln Park Zoo is ready to lead. We’re at the forefront of studying how people and nature clash and coexist, and teaching visitors of

all backgrounds how nature must be integrated in our lives for healthy, happy futures for people and animals alike. Our vision: Inspire communities to create environments where wildlife will thrive in our urbanizing world. Welcome to Lincoln Park Zoo. We are committed to creating an environment that is inclusive and welcoming. We celebrate the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, values, and experiences of all people. Creating a safe, welcoming space for all is a responsibility for everyone. We expect guests, staff, and volunteers to treat one another—as well as zoo animals and grounds—with respect and care. By visiting the zoo, you agree to adhere to our code of conduct and visitor guidelines, which help protect both people and animals. https://www.lpzoo.org/guest-guidelines-and-code-of-conduct/

Sugar, spice, and everything nice ✨These were the ingredients chosen to create the perfect lion boys
03/28/2025

Sugar, spice, and everything nice ✨

These were the ingredients chosen to create the perfect lion boys

Pilchard and Maynard are an African penguin same-sex pair, and often spend their days hanging out together! In this phot...
03/26/2025

Pilchard and Maynard are an African penguin same-sex pair, and often spend their days hanging out together! In this photo, you can see them together in their shared nest 🥹

03/25/2025

Mondika was in a playful mood... Djeke? Not so much.

Mwah! 💋🐾Asian small-clawed otters
03/24/2025

Mwah! 💋

🐾Asian small-clawed otters

Snuggle alert! 🚨🐾African painted dogs
03/23/2025

Snuggle alert! 🚨

🐾African painted dogs

We take pride (ba dum tss 🥁) in our guest experience! If you’ve recently visited Lincoln Park Zoo, we’d love to hear fro...
03/22/2025

We take pride (ba dum tss 🥁) in our guest experience! If you’ve recently visited Lincoln Park Zoo, we’d love to hear from you.

If you have a few minutes, please consider sharing your feedback about your visit at lpzoo.org/survey for the chance to win $100 at our Gift Shop!

Start the weekend on a very sweet note with this photo of Leon and Virginia 💚📸 Hana J🐦 Cinereous vulture
03/21/2025

Start the weekend on a very sweet note with this photo of Leon and Virginia 💚

📸 Hana J
🐦 Cinereous vulture

03/20/2025

Come with Lulu as she decides she's ready to explore the snow in her outside habitat!

Spoiler: she's just here for the snacks. 🌱

🎥Anthony N.
🦏Lulu, eastern black rhino on the north end of Lincoln Park Zoo

Beeping eggs are back at Spring Egg-Stravaganza this year! A fun audio and tactile alternative, these beeping eggs ensu...
03/19/2025

Beeping eggs are back at Spring Egg-Stravaganza this year! A fun audio and tactile alternative, these beeping eggs ensure that children who are blind or have low vision can join in on the traditional egg hunt experience. Beeping eggs will be available in the Green Zone during the 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. time slots.

This event is fun for the whole family and a great way to support the zoo! Don’t wait, get your tickets at tickets.lpzoo.org

Our march madness picks are the real G.O.A.T.S... Billy and Gruff! 📸 Raven S
03/18/2025

Our march madness picks are the real G.O.A.T.S... Billy and Gruff!

📸 Raven S

Oh Poco, what large teeth you have! Adult red wolves have 42 teeth, and their canines (ha, get it), can grow up to 2.5 i...
03/18/2025

Oh Poco, what large teeth you have!

Adult red wolves have 42 teeth, and their canines (ha, get it), can grow up to 2.5 inches long.

Canada lynx do most of their hunting on the ground, so you may not know that they're excellent climbers! Don't forget to...
03/17/2025

Canada lynx do most of their hunting on the ground, so you may not know that they're excellent climbers! Don't forget to look up when trying to spot them in their habitat.👆

Happy birthday, Pilipili! 🥳At 513 pounds, Pilipili is a bit of a gentle giant. Despite being the largest of the coalitio...
03/15/2025

Happy birthday, Pilipili! 🥳

At 513 pounds, Pilipili is a bit of a gentle giant. Despite being the largest of the coalition, he is very polite and often lets his little brothers take the lead. :)

Do you have a favorite memory of Pilipili? Let us know down below!

📸 Jill D, Dianne M, Amy-Mei L

03/13/2025

Like many other primates, Japanese macaques are social animals, and grooming is a common bonding behavior between individuals. 💚

Kookaburras are sometimes called the “bushman’s alarm clock” because their laughter-like call often comes at early dawn ...
03/12/2025

Kookaburras are sometimes called the “bushman’s alarm clock” because their laughter-like call often comes at early dawn and dusk. Gracie the kookaburra often lets our her call when she's looking forward to a tasty morsel, like a small mouse or invertebrate snack. Mmm.

Despite their small stature, pygmy hippos can reach up to 18 mph 🦛💨If you'd like to support their care and get a stylish...
03/11/2025

Despite their small stature, pygmy hippos can reach up to 18 mph 🦛💨

If you'd like to support their care and get a stylish t-shirt with this fascinating species, sign up for Run for the Zoo! Your registration funds conservation work and scientific research at Lincoln Park Zoo that helps pygmy hippos and other species on the brink of extinction.

Sign up at https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/IL/Chicago/RunfortheZoo

The flower power mob has entered the building! Meet the zoo’s newest arrivals: Clover, Violet, and Dahlia. 🌸These slende...
03/10/2025

The flower power mob has entered the building! Meet the zoo’s newest arrivals: Clover, Violet, and Dahlia. 🌸

These slender-tailed meerkats are from the same litter and come to Lincoln Park Zoo from Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, Wisconsin per a recommendation from the Meerkat Species Survival Plan. The sisters are juveniles at around 1.5 years old.

Lincoln Park Zoo is also home to another meerkat mob, which includes four individuals—three females and a male. Because these small mammals live in matriarchal societies, they will continue to be their own mobs with already-established social structures. You can distinguish the newly arrived group by their pink noses and a more foxlike appearance to their faces.

Stop by Regenstein African Journey and say hello!

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N Cannon Drive At W Fullerton Pkwy
Chicago, IL
60614

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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Mondika was in a playful mood... Djeke? Not so much.

Come with Lulu as she decides she's ready to explore the snow in her outside habitat! Spoiler: she's just here for the snacks. 🌱 🎥Anthony N. 🦏Lulu, eastern black rhino on the north end of Lincoln Park Zoo

Like many other primates, Japanese macaques are social animals, and grooming is a common bonding behavior between individuals. 💚

Western lowland gorillas Mondika and Djeke's personalities couldn't be more different, but they still play together all the time! Check out a sweet, playful moment between these 5 year olds while they hang out high in a hammock. What about those personalities though? 👀⬇️ Mondika is famously a bit of a lovable menace and a rascal. He is incredibly smart, but also extremely attached to his mom and throws a tantrum if he doesn’t get to nurse. He loves messing with the other gorillas and generally rough housing around the habitat. Djeke, on the other hand, is described as a more relaxed young boy who prefers the quieter moments 😊 Djeke steps in to protect other members of his troop when he spots an aggressive action, and quickly formed a bond with Nyah, the newest member of the troop.

Zooooooooom meetings are a little different when you're Rae and Finely 📸Cassy K.

We grow fruit at the zoo? That's bananas! 🍌 The prehensile-tailed porcupines at the zoo recently received bananas grown by our horticulture team! While this plant may look like a tree, it is a tropical evergreen perennial. After the plant produces fruit, the main stem will die back and push new growth from the bottom. If you'd like to see these plants in action, stop by the main floor of the Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House ecosystem, near the Red Footed Tortoise habitat. 📸Kristen O. and Emily C.

Stop and listen to some soothing pig ASMR 🔊

Biiiiiigggg stretch! African rock pythons are the largest species of snake in Africa, averaging up to 16.5 feet long and weighing up to 121 pounds. 📸 Kate N

The cold never bothered them anyway ✨ (Their habitat contains secret heated features so they stay warm & cozy even when it's cold out)

'Cause he's Pilipili, and you're gonna hear him roar 🎶

This is Reo! In this video, you can see Reo participating in positive reinforcement training, which is something she'd never done before coming to Lincoln Park Zoo! Keepers describe her as "very smart" and note that she picked up on training very quickly. A fun fact? She LOVES lettuce. 💚

Dinner is served at meerkat manor! Get up close and personal with the meerkats and mealtime as they chow down on some tasty morsels.

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Founded in 1868, Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature through a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of Chicago and by advancing the highest quality of animal care, education, science, and conservation. As populations increase, it’s crucial to find ways for people and wildlife to thrive together. This is a charge Lincoln Park Zoo is ready to lead. We’re at the forefront of studying how people and nature clash and coexist, and teaching visitors of all backgrounds how nature must be integrated in our lives for healthy, happy futures for people and animals alike. Our vision: Inspire communities to create environments where wildlife will thrive in our urbanizing world. We're free and open 365 days a year! More information at http://www.lpzoo.org.