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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.

11/13/2024

Visit the Elgin Public Museum soon 🦬

Happy 104th Birthday to THIS place -- Elgin Public Museum! In November 1920, after 13 years of sitting dormant after construction, we opened our doors to an overflow crowd as the Elgin Audubon Museum, besides bird taxidermy featuring pieces from founders George & Mary Lord's collection. It's been a wild ride ever since, of ups and downs, but we've always picked ourselves up, dusted ourselves off, and gotten back to the business of educating and inspiring wonder in the world. Come visit us on the weekend, Saturday/Sunday 12-4 -- Adults $3, Kids 3-12 and Seniors 60+ $2, Free for under 3, Museum Members and Elgin Twp. Senior Access Passes.

11/06/2024

On this day in 2016 Takoda arrived…..🙂

11/02/2024

Bison have resided at Lords Park since 1905! Thank you to Bronz Zoo and Teddy Roosevelt for beginning the first conservation movement to save our National Mammal! Stop by and visit Takoda and Buffy on this beautiful autum day! 🦬🍁

Elgin Public Museum is open Noon-4pm 🦬

10/18/2024

10/14/2024

Meet the Bison!
Sign up soon - space limited! Reservation required!

Up close opportunity to learn more about our magnificent National Mammal! Takoda, Buffy, the new deer arrivals, and the magnificent Spike are waiting to meet you!
We’re excited to be back…🦬

Saturday, October 26, 2 pm - Make a reservation by calling the Elgin Public Museum @ 847-741-6655 (the program won’t be offered again until Spring!

10/12/2024

Welcome to the herd! 🦌🦬🦋💙🙂

10/08/2024

10/07/2024

Thank you Elgin Public Museum for organizing this event 🦬🦬

10/01/2024

09/24/2024

Just a year ago we lost our old girl Drew, and before the year was out we lost Becky. Yesterday we celebrated Takoda and our yearling Buffy at our first Meet the Bison program in over a year!

One more opportunity this year to learn more about our bison, elk and deer - up close at feeding time! Takoda and Buffy are waiting to meet you!

Saturday, October 26, 2 pm - Reservation required - call Elgin Public Museum @ 847-741-6655

09/17/2024

Upcoming events at Lords Park!

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!

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Hiawatha Drive
Elgin, IL
60120

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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)