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Lincoln Park Zoo

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Ranked #8 for exhibits in Chicago
The experts at Explore Chicago and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle recommend this place
"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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Latham BrunsonApril 8, 2015
Lots of good displays and it's all free. I got to watch apes fight!
Kevin ZimmermanDecember 2, 2016
Brewfest was awesome!!!
James LeeDecember 6, 2016
Zoo lights in December is always a family treat @Lincoln park zoo!
Andrea MartinezAugust 24, 2015
A lot of animals ❤️ and it is free !
Roxyanna HenleyDecember 1, 2009
In December the zoo is transformed into a kingdom of twinkling lights which makes for a lovely stroll.Admission is free and the zoo is open daily.
Attila KovacsMay 27, 2016
neat zoo + nice park + free!!!
Lina GonzoAugust 5, 2012
The Lily Pool designed by Alfred Caldwell is my favorite place in Chicago!
Terry TroskeSeptember 3, 2013
One of the finest free city Zoos I've ever been to
Mandy AcostaMarch 27, 2017
Closes at 5!! Beautiful scenic walk through the zoo ❤️
Daun LutesJuly 19, 2012
Free! Where else can you go to a all day walk around zoo for free everyday of the year
Avka UrjineeSeptember 9, 2014
Love it on Weekdays
Showtime NetworkJune 4, 2010
The Lincoln Park Zoo is fun for the kids and adults. It’s in a beautiful setting along the lake. - Nikki
Explore ChicagoFebruary 2, 2010
The Lincoln Park Zoo is free and open 365 days a year. http://bit.ly/alwaysfree Read more
Rajendra SinghJuly 12, 2013
Lovely little zoo. Great for kids.
Chris HaidJanuary 8, 2016
Free admission
Travis TindellDecember 18, 2017
Lovely Christmas lights at night!
Jamel StewartOctober 23, 2015
The new exhibit snow monkeys is pretty awesome.
Michael MitchellMay 26, 2014
We love the polar bear and gorilla exhibit
Lina GonzoAugust 6, 2012
Parking will be hard to find, especially on weekends, in the summer.
Dan KimAugust 14, 2016
Check out the mane event. 🦁
TLCJune 2, 2010
FREE and fabulous -- you'll find everything from gorillas and lions to penguins and polar bears.
Leigha KristoffDecember 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
watched a bird mating dance here...the outdoor exhibits are all so...interesting.
Mary VruwinkDecember 17, 2019
The Holiday lights are amazing
Diego RufoMarch 28, 2011
The Zoo is free but parking is a little pricy and street parking is impossible. Read more
SarahOctober 28, 2014
The monkeys are absolutely THE most adorable.
Veronica DelimatApril 8, 2013
Been here 5+ times
If you go after 4pm, most of the animals will be passed out.
John KiddeNovember 2, 2014
Free! Also, great view of downtown Chicago.
Donna JohnsonJune 3, 2016
It's a free zoo, what's not to like!
The Toth Team, Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Expert - Keller Williams RealtyAugust 7, 2016
2 baby apes are show stoppers
Shannon JeropkeJune 14, 2022
Been here 10+ times
One of the last free zoos left!
Kelly KniewelDecember 22, 2009
Check out Zoo Lights during the holidays. Grab a cup of hot chocolate or bring your own spiked version. Don't forget your camera
Billy FairchildAugust 11, 2012
Free!! What more could you ask for!? And it's a great zoo!
PeytonSeptember 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
I have watched so much mindless popcorn eating, I forgot how to spell exhibit.
Joseph B.October 17, 2014
Pretty solid, especially for a free zoo.
BrandonApril 6, 2018
Free to get in!
Shannon MoranJanuary 2, 2012
Check out the cat house. one of the first big cats houses in the US zoo's
Tigh De GazonMarch 16, 2015
Free and great exhibits
Abbi PJanuary 3, 2013
Lincoln Park Zoo Lights every year keep getting better and better!!
tabasaurMarch 20, 2019
Not a fan of zoos, but I LOVE this one!
Matthew KopfMay 9, 2015
Best Zoo in Chicago!!!
Adelaide JenkinsJanuary 15, 2016
zoo lights is fun and beautiful
JauntedApril 19, 2010
First thing inside the zoo, on the right: THE BUNNY HUTCH! Two huge bunnies live here and they are cu-ute!
RobertJuly 20, 2018
Great Animals Carousel
Saif DiaSeptember 8, 2015
Free zoo. Enough said.
Terrence MetzDecember 5, 2010
Get there soon, at night and with snow, to see the beautiful Christmas light displays.
Liliana AlvarezNovember 14, 2012
Midweek break on a bright sunny day! Check out Zoo Lights!
Cameron WSeptember 8, 2017
Free zoo? Awesome.
@jayelarexJanuary 18, 2012
Find the statute of the fairy.
VidalOctober 13, 2017
Sunday Farmers Market!
Nick DannebergerJune 24, 2012
Its not really a free zoo if you cant find free parking!

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