Lincoln Park Zoo
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Amarre Williams, Kaylah Washington and Samia Jackson release painted turtles into the south pond at the Lincoln Park Zoo's Nature Boardwalk. [Photo by Liz Hoffman/Chicago Parent]
Ten painted turtles like this one made the south pond at the Lincoln Park Zoo's Nature Boardwalk their new home. [Photo by Liz Hoffman/Chicago Parent]
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2200 N. Cannon Drive
Chicago, Ill. 60614
(312) 742-2000
Chicago, Ill. 60614
(312) 742-2000
www.lpzoo.org
Cost: Free. Parking $17-$30, depending how long you stay.
Hours: November–March 10a.m.–4:30p.m. (gates open til 5); April–May 10a.m.–5p.m. (gates open til 6)
See more than 1,100 animals, many of them endangered. Popular
stops include the African Apes exhibit, Kovler Sea Lion Pool and
Regenstein African Journey. Other major exhibits include the
McCormick Bird House and Helen Brach Primate House. Kids can see
bears, wolves, beavers and otters play at Pritzker Family
Children's Zoo, and climb in the Treetop Canopy Climbing Adventure.
The Nature Boardwalk allows visitors to experience a multisensory,
interactive ecosystem.
