Lincoln Park Zoo is located on the south side of Lincoln Park and was established in 1868. All visits are free due to social sponsorship. Some 1,200 animals currently call it home, with monitor lizards, Galapagos sea turtles, bald weasels, fruit bats and spiders being particularly noticeable. Plus, the zoo is a world leader in gorilla farming, and if you're lucky, you can see chimps drawing on advertising boards with crayons. The zoo is divided into two parts, one is Pritzker Family Children's Zoo; the other is FarmintheZoo, where cows, horses and other animals can often be seen in this small zoo farm , children can also feed these animals directly here. There are geese, mallards, swans, wood mallards and many unknown birds in the pond to the north. There is also a Regenstein Africa tour venue, which is a combination of outdoor and indoor environments where elephants, giraffes, rhinos, and other large mammals live. And the large glass-sealed box lets you come face-to-face with swimming pygmy hippos and rocky reefs full of Madagascar cockroaches. There is also a sea lion pond at the center of the zoo, which is home to harbor seals, seals, grey seals and California sea lions. There is also a small reptile house. Of course, in addition to animals, there are also other facilities such as the Tropical Plant Museum, and a small pier where you can take a swan boat.
Zoo during winter, what were we thinking?! 😂 Not so much to see during the season, nevertheless, i had a good time spending time with my friend and exploring that part of Chicago 😁
Lincoln Park Zoo is far away to see a stone lion at the door, the zoo paid to visit, with some animal populations in the Americas, very suitable for understanding wildlife places, most animals are more wild and raised healthier.
Lincoln Zoo is oversized and the area is clearly divided. There are mammals, primates, reptiles, and African areas. There are also areas for children to play. Although there are not many animal varieties, there are quite a lot of knowledge points. Because of the large area, it does not appear to be particularly crowded. Bus 151 to the door, parking spaces are too much. There are only two restaurants, as well as snacks. Not enough supporting facilities.
Chicago have two of the best zoos. Lincoln Park zoo is my favorite. I’ve been there so many times, that I know the layout by heart. Be sure to visit the elephants and camels in the back. Go on a paddle boat ride, and the hot dogs are delicious.
The is fun and free! So if you’re on a budget and you are in the city of Chicago make sure to drop by Lincoln Park Zoo and check out some of the coolest animals!
My favorite Chicago zoo...and it's free so what's not to love.
The zoo is just over a one milefrom the Ginkgo Leaf Apartment A great walk of a quick cab ride. It is a totally free zoo and is currently in the process of opening some up graded exhibits. It is a wonderful laid back zoo with a large conservatory to warm you on a cool Chicago day! The zoo is a perfect destination located along the lake front in Lincoln Park. Also across the street from the zoo is RJ Grunts, local burger and salad bar restaurant since the 1960's. A true Chicago place to go for a great meal.