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Friends of Lords Park Zoo is a non-profit which underwrites free educational programs in Lords Park.

This page is operated by Friends of Lords Park Zoo, a non-profit group that raises funds for a viable and sustainable zoo for the public in Lords Park in Elgin, IL. FLPZ has partnerships with the city of Elgin, Elgin Public Museum, Gail Borden Library, Elgin Historical Society and other Elgin community groups committed to keeping the farm zoo open and expanding educational outreach. FLPZ appreciat

es donations in the form of volunteer time and monetary donations. If you would like to donate your time by becoming a volunteer greeter/counter or helping with special events, please contact Terry Gabel at [email protected]. FLPZ greatly appreciates any type of donation from the public to help maintain the zoo and keep the animals thriving.

09/06/2024

Saturday…….9/7

09/02/2024

The Autumn days are a perfect opportunity for a walk in the park….

Happy Labor Day, all! Now that it's here, we revert to our fall-winter-spring public open hours of 12-4 on just Saturdays and Sundays. Please come visit us, and don't forget to go over and say hi to Takoda and Buffy at the zoo, too!

08/22/2024

Thank you Gail Borden Library…read on!

08/15/2024

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08/13/2024

Zoo 2024
To our 12,000+ visitors we look forward to seeing you in 2025. Your smile and laughter is priceless. 🦬
On behalf of the Friends of the Lords Park Zoo, we extend our thanks to City of Elgin staff Greg Hulke, Mike Adams, the Public Works crew (especially zoo interns Katie, Emily and Zak) and Parks and Recreation staff member Victor Saldana. Farmers Will Duchaj-sheep, Mike Kenyon-cows, Judy Ford-pigs, Felipe Burciaga-mini horses, donkey and Double J. Ranch-alpacas. To the Diamond Trail Ranch, Colorado - Buffy is the summer star! She and Takoda are best of friends.
Thanks to our program partners — 30+ free programs were offered - Chamber Music on Fox, Elgin History Museum, Elgin Public Museum, Gail Borden Library, Side Street Studio and Jalisco De Lipe Mendoza. Thank you to the Bethlehem Church Foundation for financial support.
To our stalwart volunteer greeters who never tire of scavenger hunts and stickers!
George and Mary Lord, your legacy lives on!

07/26/2024

🦬 Thank you to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Foundation for the generous support for 2025 programing 💙

07/21/2024

All programs are at the Tefft Farm in the zoo!

July 26 - 11a-12:30p - Nature in Your Neighborhood - 🦋Butterflies 🦋

July 27 - 12:30p - 2p - Uncaged in the Zoo - Incredibale Bats and Rico the Sloth 🦇🦥

July 29 - 12p - 1p - Side Street Studio - Art in the Zoo 👩🏽‍🎨 🎨

07/18/2024

You never know when you might make a new friend at the zoo! Two Uncaged in the Zoo events are 7/27 - Incredible Bats @ 12:30-2pm (see additional info in comments and including the always favorite SLOTH!) Aug. 3 - Chi-Town Exotics @ 1-3pm.

THIS Saturday!
July 20-You Butter Believe It! Elgin is a Dairy Town @ 1-3pm

THIS Sunday!
July 21-Mariachi @ 2:45pm

07/14/2024

All programs are at Tefft Farm in the Zoo!

☄️ July 16 - 11a-12:30pm - Adventures in the Zoo - Natural Disasters - drop in program

🧈 - July 20 - 1p-3pm - You Butter Believe it, Elgin is a Dairy Town - drop in program

🎺 - July 21 - 2:45-3:45pm - Mariachi - Jalisco De Lipe Mendoza Concert

See you at the zoo! Thank you Elgin History Museum, Elgin Public Museum and Jalisco De Lipe!

07/13/2024

The piggies got a special treat today……

07/13/2024

It’s a beautiful day….grab a friend and visit the zoo!

07/08/2024

Buffy gets a library card and so should you! Thank you Gail Borden Public Library! 💙 GBPL will be at the zoo on July 11 @ 11:30!

We stopped by Lords Park to give Buffy the bison her very own Gail Borden library card!
City of Elgin, Illinois Government Lords Park Zoo - Elgin, Illinois

We stopped by Lords Park in Elgin, IL to give Buffy the bison her very own Gail Borden library card!

07/07/2024

All programs are at the Tefft Farm in the zoo!

🦬 - July 9 - 11a-12:30p - The History of Lords Park Zoo and scavenger hunt

🦋 - July 11 - 11:30a-12:00p - Stories Under the Hickory Tree

🦌 - July 12 - 11:30a-12:30p - Nature in Neighborhood - Deer

🐸 - July 13 - 1p-2p - Deb the Frog Lady

Thank you Elgin Public Museum and Gail Borden Public Library 🦬

07/01/2024

Today (July 1) Takoda and Buffy were joined together in the common space……Takoda seemed happy to once again have a companion and Buffy was tolarent of the friendly attention.

If you were a visitor at the zoo today, please post pictures of the two getting to know each other! The first month at the zoo, despite 2 complete rain-out days—attendance is great, the programs superior and happy, smiling visitors enjoying Elgin’s special place!

06/30/2024

SUNDAY (8/21) @ 2:45P — Great day for Marachi!

06/30/2024

Open - July 4 - 11am-3pm
Please respect the zoo residents - no illegal fireworks 🇺🇸

06/29/2024

Sharing a feel good story from the Public Museum Staff from today’s Uncaged in the Zoo program……..for additional information about Anderson Humane should you be in need of their services, donate to the organization or volunteer - they are located at 1000 S. La Fox Street, So. Elgin - 847-697-2880 - ahconnects.org

06/25/2024

Sunday, June 30 2:45-3:45
Mariachi Concert: Jalisco De Lupe Mendoza

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Elgin, IL
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The piggies got a special treat today……

Today (July 1) Takoda and Buffy were joined together in the common space……Takoda seemed happy to once again have a companion and Buffy was tolarent of the friendly attention. If you were a visitor at the zoo today, please post pictures of the two getting to know each other! The first month at the zoo, despite 2 complete rain-out days—attendance is great, the programs superior and happy, smiling visitors enjoying Elgin’s special place!

SUNDAY (8/21) @ 2:45P — Great day for Marachi!

Turn up the volume…short clip from today’s Mariachi band! Excellent!!

A wonderful patriotic concert with additional animal themed whimsical note! Thank you, Northside Brass! Turn up your volume! 🇺🇸

Magic and music at the zoo! Turn up your volume

August is upon us! Don’t miss the last Chamber Music on the Fox concert featuring Woodwinds on Monday, August 1 @ noon!

Dance of the Elephant

Chamber Music on the Fox June 14 Noon-1pm 🎼 Tweet and Pluck with the Lyrebird Ensemble A FREE family-friendly, animal-inspired program featuring the flute and harp duo, the Lyrebird Ensemble! Bring a lawn chair or bring a blanket! Grab your lunch and enjoy a FREE concert in the zoo! 🎼🎼 Brought to you through the support of Friends of Lords Park Zoo 🦬 (Turn up your volume)