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Lincoln Park Zoo

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Ranked #8 for exhibits in Chicago
The folks at Explore Chicago and Travel + Leisure like this place. Would you agree?
"Awesome free zoo in the heart of Chicago."(30 Tips)
"Their holiday Zoo Lights display is a lot of fun!"(12 Tips)
"The big cat exhibit with lions, leopards, and jaguars was amazing"(20 Tips)
"Free admission, beautiful landscape, and wonderful animals."(14 Tips)

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Allison BarnhartMay 11, 2014
Been here 5+ times
It's free and beautiful
Maureen MorrisonMarch 3, 2013
YAY!!! Time for Breakfast with the Gorillas. I'm so excited I could fling some poo.
Nanc Nanc RevoJuly 10, 2011
Been here 10+ times
FREE. Great way to spend a cheap day with the family. Bring your own lunch!
Ok-keumDecember 31, 2013
Light fest time !
Luke AllenJune 20, 2011
Been here 50+ times
If you're here on a Wednesday, look for me! I'm a Wednesday volunteer. Read more
Therese CucunatoJune 3, 2013
Parking is insane.....get here early.....
Marc GApril 23, 2018
Someone let one Go in the monkey house. 🙄🙃🙄
Billy CJanuary 6, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Free zoo and zoo lights
Priyadarshini SinghaAugust 7, 2014
Zoo is free but few animals to look at...
MareshahYah WhiteJune 2, 2012
Right across the street from the beach, wonderful zoo
Brian ChorbaJuly 30, 2016
Big cats, 🐧, gibons, seals
Derek MorrinSeptember 4, 2014
Check out the otters.
ToryBurchApril 18, 2011
An idyllic way to spend an afternoon with your children.
Sarah Sally HubersApril 3, 2013
Free zoo in the middle of Chicago! Yay!
Explore ChicagoFebruary 2, 2010
Scenes from the movie "The Time Traveler's Wife" (2009) were shot in the Lion House at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Read more
James FanAugust 2, 2011
Don't miss the meerkats!(African exhibit)
Desiree DalmacioSeptember 22, 2014
Time to see the Monkeys!
Mike FourcherJanuary 24, 2010
In winter the sea lion underwater viewing area is a great place to warm up.
Michael ColbertAugust 7, 2014
Watch the beaver's arms when it swims.
Maria KarahaliosJuly 15, 2013
go place to go for a walking/biking
Kion SandersAugust 21, 2010
Been here 5+ times
If you get too hot, go to the underground Seals viewing - the AC is on max!
Carlos ButlerAugust 20, 2017
It's free, but the price you pay is not in dollars.
Leila SamiiSeptember 20, 2015
A free zoo!!!!!
Matthew GarchikSeptember 7, 2015
The sea lions
Esteban PinoAugust 31, 2014
Free zoo. Great apes.
Frank CardenasJune 7, 2010
ride your bike to the Lincoln Park Zoo and find the turtles doing it.
MellyVeJuly 15, 2012
Red panda!!
EverydayFebruary 26, 2014
Don't go during the winter.
Elliott DexterJune 3, 2012
Great views of Chicago from here.
Abdulrahman AlkhayyatAugust 14, 2013
Cool for kids!
Fay DonnahamAugust 18, 2013
Parking 40 dollars I remember when it was 20
Euller BarrosAugust 17, 2014
Polar bear!!!
TCJune 4, 2012
No paddle boats anymore and no penguin house?? Boo LPZ..
Little Fawn ProvostApril 22, 2013
Check out the wolves!
Lisa ReichertDecember 4, 2012
Been here 25+ times
They don't open the houses exactly at 10 am
Ruben SifuentesMay 7, 2015
This zooming vision machine does not work. Steals your .50.
Kelly RoseanneAugust 7, 2014
Bring a lunch. Food is very expensive.
Stephanie DuffalaApril 20, 2012
I LOVE THE POLAR BEARS.!!! :)
Carol SayderaMay 13, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Best nachos anywhere
lauren nicoleMarch 29, 2010
amazing zoo. free and outstanding exhibits. Read more
Ashley MedinaJune 26, 2014
Polar bears!
Disa JohnsonNovember 20, 2009
It's open everyday. Try Christmas. You'll have the zoo to yourself(ves).
AshleighJune 24, 2012
Awesome polar bear :-)
Emily ParkAugust 25, 2010
Free is always a plus :) I wonder if they brought the paddle boats back...
Derek LindseyMay 7, 2012
Slap the polar bears. They like it! :)
Jennifer MoranSeptember 22, 2010
Beautiful zoo :). Look for the amazing gorillas!!
Jenny O'ConnellAugust 31, 2014
The baby apes!
Kion SandersAugust 21, 2010
Been here 5+ times
There's a Seal show every day at 2 p.m.
V FFebruary 11, 2013
free ZooLights at Christmas-time!
Emily HoldaJanuary 18, 2012
Go see the penguins :)

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