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Zoo & aquarium · Free admission
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Free admission. Open Daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago invites visitors to explore over 170 species of mammals, reptiles and birds across diverse exhibits. Guests observe lions, giraffes, gorillas, red pandas, bears and otters in naturalistic habitats. The Kovler Seal Pool features grey seals and harbor seals in an open-air environment with underwater viewing areas and daily positive reinforcement training demonstrations. Farm-in-the-Zoo incorporates domestic animals including cattle, goats, pigs, ponies, chickens and rabbits, with a Main Barn for play-based learning and seasonal programs where visitors feed farm animals. Throughout the day, the zoo offers penguin feeding demonstrations, seal training sessions, ape cognition and care demonstrations and bird migration activities. The Primate House, Reptile House and Big Cats exhibit showcase additional species. An interactive web app helps visitors navigate exhibits and plan their experience. General admission is free.
Admission is free. The venue says: “Lincoln Park Zoo admission is free. No reservations needed. Just show up and explore– today, tomorrow, anytime.”
Hours: Daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Prices quoted from lpzoo.org. Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
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6 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 11 · 10:00 amFridays–SundaysRegular dates
Fall Fest runs Fridays through Sundays at the zoo, starting at 10:00 am. Families can enjoy seasonal activities and attractions throughout the zoo grounds during the fall season.
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“Fridays–Sundays”
Oct 16 · 10:00 amFridays–SundaysRegular dates
Fall Fest runs Fridays through Sundays at the zoo, starting at 10:00 am. Families can enjoy seasonal activities and attractions throughout the zoo grounds during the fall season.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Fridays–Sundays”
Oct 18 · 10:00 amFridays–SundaysRegular dates
Fall Fest runs Fridays through Sundays at the zoo, starting at 10:00 am. Families can enjoy seasonal activities and attractions throughout the zoo grounds during the fall season.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Fridays–Sundays”
Nov 6 – 8 · 10:00 amEvent
Fall Fest runs on select Fridays through Sundays in November, starting at 10:00 am. Families can enjoy seasonal activities and attractions throughout the zoo during this autumn celebration.
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“Fall Fest Dates: November 6, 2026 at 10:00 am Fridays–Sundays”
Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 4:30 pmSeason
ZooLights illuminates the zoo from November 20, 2026 through January 3, 2027, starting at 4:30 pm. Families walk lit trails and enjoy holiday-themed displays throughout the grounds.
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“ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd Dates: November 20, 2026 – January 3, 2027 at 4:30 pm”
Nov 29 · 10:00 amEvent
Fall Fest runs on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting November 29, 2026 at 10:00 am, offering seasonal activities for families visiting the zoo.
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“Fall Fest Dates: November 29, 2026 at 10:00 am Fridays–Sundays”
Lincoln Park Zoo publishes its own offers, and when lpzoo.org was last read, on , there was none.
The page stays here because the attraction is still worth knowing about, and because we keep checking. If a deal appears on their site, it appears here.
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