Looking for to take some day-trips this summer with the kids? Here's what to know about all the major zoos in Illinois.

Plus, Lincoln Park Zoo shares a parking lot with North Avenue Beach, making it easy to do a trip that combines both activities. “Families can spend a whole day or weekend in the area,” Kirchmer says. ...

Lincoln Park Zoo isn’t America’s biggest by any measure, ... Street parking in the congested neighborhood is sparse, and the lot east of the zoo costly, $30 for four to five hours.

By Greg Wahl. Lincoln Park Zoo Cannon Drive at Fullerton Parkway Chicago, IL lpzoo.org 312.742.2000. Admission: free, open 365 days a year Hours: April–May: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo Cannon Drive at Fullerton Parkway Chicago, IL 60614 (312) 742-2000 www.lpzoo.org For a fun-filled day, you can't go wrong with a visit to Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.