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Lincoln Park Zoo    

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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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Dec 4, 2024
In December, come at night for "ZooLights", when the place is lit up with literally millions of Christmas lights. You have to get tickets online, but on Mondays they are free. This makes a great fa… Full review by TravelinFieldGuy
Nov 12, 2024
A very nice zoo and it's free. Visited the zoo after spending the morning at the Aquarium. Animals were very active in their environment. A fun afternoon! Full review by esmirelda
Oct 25, 2024
Hard to believe this is free!!! We spent 3 hours here today with our two preschoolers but could have stayed longer. There is a wonderful walking path on the south side of the zoo and lots of animals … Full review by emilymototr
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Are the animals outside while the zoo is not technically open? I was contemplating as to whether the zoo is worth visiting …
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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.
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Answer by Pam T · Aug 2, 2024
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Can you bring a cooler
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Yes you can bring in food
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Does anyone know how the ticket process works?
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The ticket system is free but donations are accepted.
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What does it cost on sundays
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It's free
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How much does it cost to visit Lincoln Park Zoo?
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Nothing! The zoo is free and has been since our gates first opened in 1868, making it one of the most established zoos in the United States.
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