See roaring lions, playful meerkats and majestic gorillas just minutes from downtown Chicago. Lincoln Park Zoo is Chicago's only zoo -free and open for all, …
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Mar 11, 2025
The Lights festival has a yearly theme but it’s unfortunately not spread throughout the entire zoo. Some exhibits are open mainly the snakes, reptiles, spiders, lizards. All the other animals are not…Full review by WorldwideRover007
Feb 19, 2025
On a small winter vacation here in Chicago. Absolutely loved this zoo. Loved how active the lions, seals and wolves were. 5/5Full review by jessannettemorones
Jan 20, 2025
Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago is a fantastic destination for animal lovers and families alike! The zoo is beautifully maintained, with a diverse range of animals from around the world. The exhibits are…Full review by BackPacker824890
Are the animals outside while the zoo is not technically open? I was contemplating as to whether the zoo is worth visiting during the evening, as opposed to my usual visiting hours in the mid-morning.
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There is a gate to get back in where the animals are located.