Lincoln Park Zoo is a wonderful public zoo. It is very small but nice and free, featuring animals like majestic lions, zebras, gorillas, and snow leopards. The ZooLights event offers a fun, festive experience with beautiful displays and a great holiday atmosphere, perfect for families. Visitors recommend getting tickets ahead of time. While enjoyable, it is noted that costs for tickets and parking can add up. The zoo has an indoor food court, and some animals may not be visible, but it remains a good place for a family visit.
Wonderful visit to Lincoln Park Zoo! The majestic lion and lioness made our entrance a special start! Lots of animals out today 🥰
December 2025
We enjoyed visiting the zoo. Of course some of the animals were hibernating or not out, but it was still a good day to visit.
December 2025
Wonderful public zoo. We went to zoo lights and had a wonderful time as a family. I recommend using a parking garage a few blocks from the zoo because traffic is heavy when leaving. Get tickets ahead of time to attend zoo lights. Drinks are available to buy for kids and adults.
