I took my son on his first trip to the zoo and he had a blast. Due t his age, he rode in a stroller. The entire place was very easy to navigate and my son was able to get good views of the animals. Given the time of year, there was a fair amount of grounds and exhibit maintenance happening. Although disappointed we couldn't see everything, it's great to see that the city is doing a great job to keep the facilities looking good.

The zoo is free and is in the nice Lincoln Park area. Great views nearby and it is at a relatively convenient location with respect to the main attractions downtown. It is a little over an hour of leisurely walk from the Millennium station. The zoo is not large so there are not many animals to been with. I was able to see some animals but a few were not available. I did not check out the farm, train, food options or the gift shop, so no comment on those.

I was surprised to see that there is no entree fee for the zoo, it is completely free. Not very big zoo, but nice, well maintained. Have nice collections of animals. Close to downtown and well connected via bus. Which is really good news for people coming from outside.

Fantastic. Will go again. Clean. There are a lot of places to use facilities all around Zoo. Lot's of Great experiences. Can get very close to the animals. Free to get into (can leave a donation in a box, if you like) for all ages. A great way to spend a day (if not too warm!). Food & drink a wee bit more expensive, but you can bring your own, there are places to sit (with tables). 151 (as of 24/06/2022) bus stops right outside. Have Fun.

I love this park and try to make sure I get in a visit every time I'm in the area. The animals here are well taken care of, as are the grounds. It's a beautiful little place. If you're just stopping by for a few hours before traveling, they have lockers that you can rent. They're big enough to hold a suitcase and are only a couple of dollars. If you're visiting, especially with family and friends, definitely come check out this zoo.

We wanted to see the winter lights. Reservation was required to be made and it was limited unfortunately. It made no sense as there were not too many people visiting the zoo anyway. Usually, the zoo is free of admission or any capacity limitations. Parking on a street is always an issue there. Use public transportation or park your vehicle towards the city.

I was shocked this is free entertainment. Our local zoo is a $25 per person which is fine to help out the animals but it is quite nice that this zoo is able to keep it free. Go NOW if you haven’t seen the baby lion. One of the cutest things I have seen!! It is a smaller zoo but had a perfect variety of animals. I really enjoyed visiting.

The zoo itself during the day is free. Been that way since like the 1860's. They close at like 1530 hours, 330pm for you civilians, and reopen again at like 1800 hours, 6pm, for the zoo at night 🌙. A festive holiday theme that us $15/person I believe? Either way well worth the price of admission! Got to see lions 🦁 roaming around on heated rocks 🪨. Red Pandas 🐼, polar bears, and many other animals at night. The lights are ALL over the park and beautiful. Most of the attractions are open and most of the animals, surprisingly, were out and about. All the stores and shops are open as well, so plenty to spend on in there. Not wildly over priced either which is nice. If you haven't been I would recommend 👌.

As for someone who works at a zoo and loves visiting other zoo. Lincoln Park Zoo was awesome. Loved the primate collection. I definitely would pit Lincoln Park Zoo on my top favorite zoos I have visited. Staff were friendly and animals were enjoying the day. Also first time seeing a polar bear which was awesome.

Went in the evening to attend zoo lights. Parking was a little tough as the traffic getting into the lot is pretty rough, but we were able to find a spot. My expectations were definitely exceeded in regards to the number of lights and overall enjoyment of the event. Obviously, a lot of the animals were asleep or not out in their enclosures, but you can still see a number of the animals. The sleeping gorillas were a huge hit with the kids and they also really enjoyed the small mammal/reptile building.

I am not sure if there is an entrance fee during summer but winter you can just walk in for free . Perfect area to walk while enjoying the wild life right at the heart of Chicago. Also one of the best spot to capture landscape and city view pictures.

Nice place to visit, just to go exploring. The lion exhibit was beautiful, as was the monkey exhibit. Unfortunately, several animals were not out because of the raining, cold weather. It is also a great location for fall photos! The environment was awesome with various colored leaves, both on and off the trees. This zoo is well worth the visit and admission is always free!

They say nothing in life is FREE. Turns out this zoo really is free but expect to pay 25$ for parking and the same if not more for a drink. Pro tip bring your own drink and don’t walk all the way to the barnyard because it’s closed right now anyway:( it was still such a wonderful free zoo. Our favorite the gorillas and the fish. Make sure you grab a gift before leaving they are decently priced and are for a good cause contribute to wildlife and keep this place afloat because it’s a gem :)

Can't express how great this zoo is, and the fact that it is free is amazing. What a gem. Right in the middle of several amazing parks. The grounds are really set up well, the animal enclosures are fantastic, and it's a beautiful garden. If you are ever in the area it is completely worth the visit.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful zoo. It occupies a large area for its purpose. Many types of monkeys, polar bears. The golden eagle is the largest bird of the eagle tribe, as well as a falcon and a hawk. The vulture is the largest of all birds of prey, rather agile and agile. For the first time visitors to the zoo, it is very touching especially for the kids. There are paid premises for common household needs. (Original) Замечательный зоопарк. Большой площадью занимает своё предназначение. Много видов обезьян, белые медведи. Беркут самая большая птица из орлиного племени, а также сокол и ястреб. Гриф это большие из всех хищных птиц, достаточно проворны и подвижны. Для посетителей зоопарка впервые, это очень трогательно особенно для детворы. Есть платные помещения для бытовых нужд общего пользования.

Tremendous experience at this family friendly fun place for all ages. A great collection of animals, who are mostly rescues or born in the zoo and well taken care of. The entry is FREE! Which is so hard to believe for a zoo this well maintained. My personal favorites are the gorilla, lion, penguin and polar bear exhibits. Even the bird exhibit is fantastic along with the seal show.

I've been coming to the zoo since I was a little girl. When I became a mom, I brought my own kids to the zoo. And now I bring my grands - what a joy! One of the things I love most is that the animals can come and go from the public viewing as they please - that's often why you can't see anything in some of the displays. The penguins aren't feeling it today and that's alright! I also enjoy learning about how the animals are cared for by the staff, too. Oh, and their events are a lot of fun!

Small zoo with it's own charm! I think it's one of the few zoos in the US that has free admission and they do accept donations from visitors. It's a nice place to just walk around and see animals although there were a few areas where I didn't see animals in them. There are also rides for kids and food available in the main court. It's not the biggest zoo you can be in but it's definitely worth the time to see what they have; and the best part about it is that it's free.

It is an incredible destination offering a delightful experience for all. Being free of charge makes it an excellent option for families seeking a fun outing without breaking the bank. The zoo boasts a wide variety of animals, captivating both kids and adults. The picnic areas provide a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal amidst nature. It's an ideal activity for spending quality time with children, as they marvel at the diverse wildlife. It is an amazing place where families and visitors make unforgettable memories with captivating wildlife.

Fun little outing with the kids to see the Christmas lights. We tried to go on the free night but Schedules didn't allow it. Wish they had more free nights, 5 star if they changed that. The lights were great and the kids enjoyed it. We spent about an hour walking through and were able to see everything. Drinks and treats were priced out of our budget but others were buying.

The Lincoln Park Zoo is a gorgeous endeavor for the community & visitors alike. The only think I would recommend is to come with tons of free time, take it slow, and enjoy your day. The exhibits are particularly fun, and the way the Zoo is laid out makes it so you can take any path you want and enjoy the day any way you take. The birds exhibit, where there are tons of doors and birds walking around you in an open space, are especially fun! Chicago really knows how to have a good time and bring some nature, architecture, and art into the life of their citizens. It is a delight to experience, even as a visitor 👍👍

This is during COVID 19, so a lot of blocked off stuff. However I respect their efforts during these times. I did have a great time still and will be coming back next year ^^

Lincoln Park Zoo was fantastic at social distancing, clean & sanitized bathrooms, crowd control. Lots of animals in the outside enclosures for viewing. Vending machines only take cash though. There were outdoor food vendors sporadically placed. Plenty of benches, tables, outdoor areas for snacks & breaks. It was easy to reserve the free tickets on event brite.

The place is conveniently located in an awesome area and it can be nice having a walk around the area and the park, but there are pretty small spots where the animals are living, for example the monkeys. There are monkeys which live in pretty small places, it seems like a jail for them. They don't even have space to run or socialize. They are only displayed for fun. Are they supposed to be funny!? Wouldn't they better if they were in their own homeland? Is it necessary to bring a lion, a rhino or a wolf to a habitat which is not theirs?? There's no point in doing that.

A great place to spend a day in Chicago! The zoo is very large and had a plethora of animals, though many of them are not currently on display due to COVID and renovations. It amazing for a zoo that is free to visit, though we always donate when we go and encourage others to as well! The animals are well-kept and the caretakers are kind and understanding. Would highly recommend for a day of family fun!

How can you not give a free zoo five stars? Back home, entry would've cost $30. The zoo is very well maintained, the enclosures are not overly restrictive, and the park that surrounds the zoo is equally appealing. There was a lot of construction going on to the big cat area during our visit and we couldn't see the polar bears either but it's a zoo, so you can't always win. Great place to bring the kids or stop by if you're trying to kill time. You can't go wrong, it's FREE!

Zoo Lights- Good for a one time kinda thing... Will not be a new family tradition. There are other places you can visit to see winter lights, though they cost more it is a better experience. A lot of the lights are partially out and a bit dated (not necessarily in a good way). We were all excited to buy tickets to walk through the enchanted forest, ride the carousel, walk the light maze, and visit the s'mores station. For six people to experience all that we thought $70+ was worth it. But... We recommend skipping it all. The lights you can see included with the entry ticket is good enough. Buy tickets at your own risk. Please do not use them towards the "light maze". However, we still had a good time & created some memories. -Buying a mulled wine is a must.

A nice zoo housed within a beautiful park and close to downtown. Well maintained and a good selection of animals. The zoo is small, as it only took 2 hours to see everything. A few of the exhibits were closed for maintenance. The large ape house was closed for a special event which was strange in the middle of the week on a morning. You can't beat the zoo being free though, especially if you have several people. You just notice that it isn't as high caliber as other large city zoos because of the lack of entrance fee.

Lincoln Park Zoo is such a treat. It's free to visit, but parking is paid. I paid $25 for parking at the zoo, and there are both cash and credit card pay stations as you're driving out (make sure you keep the parking ticket so you can get out). I spent a couple hours enjoying the nice weather and the different exhibits. I got to see the polar bear, rhinos, lions and more. It's not the largest zoo, but it's cool that it's so close to the city. Alcohol is available in the zoo, as well. Plenty of spots to eat/drink, and there is a pretty large gift shop with unique animal-themed toys and whatnot for the kids.

I like to come here. Periodically. The animals are always nice I love the rhinos and the zebras a lot. Especially the rhinos and zebras. It's just a nice relaxing place to go to. It's accessible by public transportation. And it's in a safe environment. Is it a free zoo. You can bring your lunch from home and you don't have to buy lunch there if you don't want to.

A very well maintained facility for a free zoo, pleasantly surprised as this was my first time visiting Lincoln Park Zoo. They have various kinds of animals on site a long with cafes and small snack vendors. I recommend visiting if you have a chance to make it the Lincoln Park Zoo during your stay in the downtown Chicago area. In the spring and summer months, they also have gorgeous flowers along the landscape.

This is such a lovely zoo and it is free. It is a well-endowed zoo that is maintained well and has excellent exhibits as well as some thoughtfully designed spaces. We went in November and lucked out with exceptional weather. Despite the sunny skies, the zoo was lively and busy, but not overly crowded. It has great spots to eat and sit for a spell after walking so much. The extras like the carousel and ferris wheel etc. do have a cost but it isn't astronomical. A word of caution, some things like the cafe and conservatory close at 4pm so not a spot to head to later in the day. Don't forget to check out the ducks and swans. The reptile house was also a favorite of ours. Would definitely recommend and visit again.

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Highly recommend coming here. Friendly staff. So many different type amazing animals. Great place to bring your family and good for all ages. Been good few times love coming back and if your love photography this great place to take pics of these animals if lucky may catch some funny pics which I've been lucky to get. But price is a bit over top. Food and drink is at good price.

We had such a good day there. So much to see and do. To go round and see it all in one day, is impossible. So we will be back soon to make sure that we do see it all. With so much going on round you, it's so easy to lose track of time and before you know it, it's time to go. There were lots of benches so you could have lunch and a quick drink. And caffe shops and reasonably priced too. We got to feed the giraffes, but unfortunately the battery on my phone went dead, so no photos at this time. Luckily, we had a camera so we did get planty photos. We were blessed with a beautiful dry day till round 4 oclock and than it started to pour down. All and all , it was a wonderful time/experience for our two little ones. 👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

(Translated by Google) We went to visit the penguins. They are positive! And polar bears play even better in winter than in summer. (Original) Ходили навестить пингвинов. Они позитивные! А белые медведи зимой играют ещё лучше, чем летом.

(Translated by Google) Great place for a family weekend. A bunch of animals from all over the world - children are incredibly happy. 👍😁 (Original) Отличное место для семейного выходного дня. Куча животных со всего мира - дети безумно рады. 👍😁

Currently under construction but it's FREE! expect to pay $30+ for parking (city prices) but a nice few hours of fun for the family. Head to the seal underwater viewing area to cool off on hot days. Usually Never say this but their gift shop is cheaper for some items than Amazon!

FREEE! Let's start with that, as a non-profit organization will not push the "viewing" of animals for an income. This is great! Excellent space, very well kept! Parking is a nightmare, but you can easily reach the zoo through public transport. The area around the zoo is busy, so be sure to prepare. Animals seem to be happy and taken care off. Great for family fun, dates, and to bring your kids.

Lincoln park zoo Christmas lights were great! Really fun walking around with plenty to enjoy. They had hot chocolate available for purchase, make sure to buy the tickets in advance if you plan on visiting. Look for free days else they do have tickets for 5 dollars for purchase. A must see!

This is always a family favorite. It's a great place to take the kids during the holiday season to enjoy all of the beautiful lights. It's also a great activity to do on a date. You can walk around holding hands and get some great pictures while you're there. A must for me every holiday season.

Perfect place for family activity. Lots of walking area and picnic spots. Food courts and animals farm kids favorite. Spread around amazing sculpture. Beautiful greenhouse with flowers and unique plants. Kids small rides area and small lake with boating. Lots of trails for walking.My favorite one is going towards Lakeshore bridge and North Beach.

We visited on a rainy afternoon. Pros: fewer people! Cons: animals also seemed to be retreating from the rain. Was still a great time. Good mix of animals, not so big that it's overwhelming or takes an entire day. Good use of a couple hours. We parked on the street outside for free (got lucky and found a space, but you might too!) so the whole experience was zero cost. We enjoyed it!

overall impression 5. clean, lots of space for leisure. I was with the kids and really enjoyed it. the management of this establishment is in place. it is also important to remember that this is a social project, so everything is super. the bathrooms are clean, the territory and enclosures of animals are well-groomed. thanks for the experience

Beautiful urban zoo nestled in Lincoln Park, the animal exhibits are inviting and the foliage gives an added nature touch. This is a free admission zoo. The ponds are something to behold with a variety of birds, turtles and fish. Lions, gorillas and the red panda are just a few of the animals you will be able to see. For the little ones the farmland area is perfect. I do recommend visiting the nearby Lakefront trail and Alfred Caldwell Lily Pond if you have time.

Such a BEAUTIFUL zoo and the best part is that it’s free!!! Beautiful landscaping, nice, big enclosures for the animals, a good variety of animals, extremely clean! Definitely one of the best zoos I’ve ever been to! I highly recommend going to this zoo! We had googled how much time people usually spend here and it said 2.5 - 3 hours but it took us from 11 till close (5:00) and we would have been there longer if they hadn’t closed at that time!

Such a wonderful Zoo! A wonderful and memorable experience for sure! We went here a long time ago- only to find when we returned it was more special than ever! The animals seemed well cared for and the caretakers and workers were so kind and helpful. Personally my favorite part was the seal training, it was so fun to watch! This is a must stop destination if your in Chicago- tickets? It’s free!

I’ve been here twice, and both times have been great. The zoo is free, and it has so many animals. The bathrooms are kept very clean and both times I’ve been, the animals have been out. The animals seem happy and well taken care of. You will need at least 4-6 hours to get through the whole zoo, as it’s massive.

Lincoln Park Zoo is always a gem to visit! The earlier the better but in winter time the lights display is a must! Overall, a great place for kids and adults! The surrounding areas are also good for food or drinks!

Great zoo. One of the best. Smaller zoo so everything to see is close together. Plan on half a day and entry is free so you can't beat it. Kids had a great time and the animals were accessible and closer than at other zoos. I hadn't been here for 30 years and they've made a lot of great improvements while maintaining the historic charm.

This is my favorite zoo in the US. It’s a great zoo, the volunteers are extremely knowledgeable (shout-out to Vanessa for teaching me so much about polar bears!), and it’s free to all. You do need to reserve a ticket ahead of time during covid but it’s still free. I always come to this zoo when I’m in Chicago, it’s lovely, fun, and so cool.

The Zoo is still a great family place. Love that its free. With our new reality during this pandemic its great how they have you register for free tickets to keep crowd control. Will try and get back.one more timenthus season.

Best place ever to go with your kids and have fun I recommend seeing the Lions they are the best do you to Covid you may not be able to go

Love to walk around the zoo on a warm summer afternoon looking at the animals or on a snowy December night looking at the Christmas lights! Best of all its free! Very family friendly!

LINCOLN Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo, free with great walking trail for kids and couples too.

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The zoo was founded in 1868, when the Lincoln Park Commissioners were given a gift of two pairs[6] of swans by Central Park's Board of Commissioners in New York City.[7] Other animals were soon donated to the park, including, a puma, two elk, three wolves, four eagles, and eight peacock.[8] In 1874, a bear cub from the Philadelphia Zoo was the first animal purchased by the zoo. The bear became quite adept at escaping from its home and could frequently be found roaming Lincoln Park at night.[9] In 1884, reportedly the first American bison born in captivity was born at the Lincoln Park Zoo.[10] At this time, the species had almost been hunted to extinction in the wild—in 1896, the United States government purchased one bull and seven cows from the Zoo's bison herd to send to Yellowstone National Park to assist in the species' revival.[8] From 1888 to 1919 the director of the Lincoln Park Zoo was the flamboyant Cy DeVry, who organized the collection, built many new structures, and obtained the zoo's first elephant and monkeys. A new Lion House opened in 1912. It was later renovated and reopened in 1990. The Primate House opened in 1927, and was known for housing a popular gorilla named Bushman (1931–1951), one of the only gorillas in a U. S. zoo at the time.[11][12] The zoo's great apes were moved to the Lester E. Fisher Great Ape House in 1976, named for the zoo's outgoing director, and the original Primate House was later renovated and reopened in 1992 as the Helen Brach Primate House, featuring more naturalistic settings. Marlin Perkins, who gained fame as the host of the television program Zoo Parade and later, Wild Kingdom, was director of the zoo from 1944 until 1962. He created and recruited a citizens group to support the Zoo's mission, the Lincoln Park Zoological Society. The facility underwent a dramatic transformation in the 1970s and 1980s, with the additions of many new, naturalistic exhibits. In 1995, the Zoological Society assumed management of the zoo from the Chicago Park District, which remains the owner.[11] Zoo administration is currently housed in the nearby building previously used by the Chicago Academy of Sciences, which moved to a new facility in 1999. The Kovler Sea Lion Pool opened the same year after an extensive renovation, and is now home to the zoo's harbor seals.[13] Regenstein African Journey, a renovation of the zoo's former Large Mammal House, opened in 2003, turning the zoo's largest building from concrete showcases for a few large mammals into a series of naturalistic settings that tell the story of the wildlife of the African continent, welcoming the return of the zoo's African elephants and giraffes as well as new additions such as the aardvark, ostrich, and African wild dog.[14] Two years later, the zoo renovated its Great Ape House, opening the Regenstein Center for African Apes, which focused on the zoo's troops of common chimpanzees and western lowland gorillas, putting a special emphasis on researching the behaviors of both species and creating new, naturalistic habitats.[15] In 2003, the book The Ark in the Park: The Story of Lincoln Park Zoo was also published by the University of Illinois Press. The book was written by Mark Rosenthal, Carol Tauber, and Edward Uhlir.[16][17] In 2010, Lincoln Park Zoo transformed the adjacent South Pond to create the Nature Boardwalk, an ecological habitat designed by Studio Gang Architects that features native wetlands plants and wildlife.[18] In December 2011, the Kovler Penguin-Seabird House, which had previously been home to rockhopper, king penguins, common murres and puffins closed down after thirty years at the zoo due to worries about the deteriorating condition of the building, prompting outcry from some Chicago residents.[19] It was soon announced it would be replaced with a newly renovated West Gate, featuring a children's train and an all-new exhibit, Regenstein Macaque Forest, featuring Japanese macaques, or "snow monkeys", in a state-of-the-art exhibit with a hot spring, set to open in fall 2014.[20] It was announced in March

Lovely lake front zoo. Wow what a treat, in Chicago and on the lake front! Free admission, you have to pay for parking so that's to be expected (street parking if you can find it). Bring your walking shoes! We saw most of the animals and the fall setting was beautiful. Reserve ahead because the spots fill up quickly. Ample parking as well. Overall a great outing and great family fun for all.

Very enjoyable

(Translated by Google) The Novosibirsk Zoo is the largest in the Russian Federation! The last liger in the world died there! 🦁🐯 (Original) Новосибирский зоопарк самый большой в РФ! Там умер самый последний лигр в мире!🦁🐯

It's free and lovely to visit. I finally saw my beloved polar bears! It was the first time in 5 visits. We also got to see otters, seals and penguins, which are family favorites as well. They improve the animal enclosures every so often too, making it more comfortable for the animals.

I love Lincoln Park Zoo! It never disappoints! Please donate when you visit!

What's not to love about a free zoo for starters? I will admit I was disappointed to see most of the farm buildings are closed due to Covid-19. Additionally, the Lion House is still under construction but does seem to be getting closer to completion. Masks are required inside the buildings but you can take them off when are outside if you desire to. The children's zoo area and playground is also temporarily closed which includes the wolf and bear sections of the zoo. Hopefully, the zoo will gradually reopen these areas to the public. As of currently, just be aware that unfortunately you will not be able to experience the zoo to its maximum extent.

We’ve been there so many times. It’s in a wonderful, park-like setting, and there are so many interesting animals and things to see and do. Best of all it’s free. At this time the enclosure with the lions and tigers is closed and when we were there the great ape house was closed, but I think that was temporary.

Great place to relax with children and the whole family. The zoo is free. In hot weather, you can buy cold water or ice cream at the zoo. I recommend visiting this place.

I just can't believe that this place is free and open to the public. They have a number of wonderful exhibits, which was apparent even though many of the animals were tucked away on a hot late summer/early fall day. Unlike some other zoos you can really tell that Lincoln Park Zoo gives the animals options in their habitats. While they are most certainly contained, the exhibits don't feel as much like cages as I have seen in other places.

A free zoo...in Chicago?! You just have to pay for parking if you want to visit Lincoln Park Zoo. Parking ranges from $20-$35 depending on how long you stay. Our kids loved seeing the giraffes, lions, apes, and rhinos. They have food and drinks for sale there, but you can bring your own food in as well if you want to do your own picnic lunch. Masks are currently required anytime you are indoors at the zoo. Have a roaring good time!

Missed zoo lights last year and was so glad to be back. We make this a big family event and everyone enjoyed it. We were lucky to get a great picture of lioness sleeping in their new animal habitat. It is amazing!! We loved it. Beautiful night. We also bought a light up toy that broke before we left. The great service at Lincoln Park zoo replaced it no hassle. Please consider public transportation parking is crazy. Become a zoo member for parking discounts.

Lincoln Park Zoo is amazing in itself. Warm weather brings tons of fun for the whole family. A special treat is visiting the Zoo Lights during the Holidays! Truly a special time. Lots of hot Cocoa and entertainment for all. A must see!! I will be back 👍

We attended Zoolights on a Friday night. It was a good crowd but not overloaded. The lights were fun and so beautiful! It was worth it, some animals are asleep & some are not. Very enjoyable! A lot quicker & easier to purchase tickets in advance! They're $5 a person & $4 each for the special shows. If you plan on going, make sure to go ahead of time to find parking.

This is a beautiful zoo! Well designed and lots of staff to help with questions. Many of the animals were not out and we assume it was due to the cold. They also had a special event so we could not see the penguins. But we got to see lions, polar bear, monkeys and painted dogs The best part is it is free!

I visited Chicago and had this on my list as #1 want to see. I'm so glad I got to! We saw the lion club playing and it was adorable. The zoo is really nice and clean, very spacious and you don't feel crowded. The animals all look well taken care of. I'll definitely be back next time!

Beautiful zoo! Loved everything! The gift shop had a really great selection of goodies and we especially appreciated the ac in the building next to the lion habitat. 10/10 would visit again!

Beautiful zoo in downtown Chicago. There are a variety of animals, and the experience is so wonderful, you wouldn't believe that the zoo is free! Great facilities, however the food is on the pricey side (just how most zoos and recreational areas are). l will definitely come again, and recommend it for children.

Wow were we impressed! When we heard “free zoo” we thought the grounds might be run down and there wouldn’t be many animals, we were so wrong! The grounds are kept very nicely and we saw SO many of the animals out considering it was a chilly day. Highly recommend this zoo if you’re visiting from elsewhere. I’ve been to many zoos in the U.S. and this is definitely at the top of my list now!

Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Chicago's treasures located right by scenic Lake Michigan in Lincoln Park. Not only us the zoo large with a myriad of animals from around the globe, but it is also free of charge. Parking is your typical expense ranging from $30+ based on how long you stay. You can park there and go to the Nature Walk, the different park amenities, and the zoo. We enjoyed the food at the zoo with lots of options.

Wonderful zoo! Definitely worth coming here. Cleanest zoo I've ever been to and lots of info signs at the exhibits. Recommend taking the bus, it drops you off right at front gate. Parking can be crazy and runs $30-40.

Spectacular 🤩 it’s free; you can make donations to help keeping the zoo with free admissions…. Beautiful; there are many animals you can see nearby… My family loved it!! A must visit place to go while in town.

This was a really great experience! Lots of cool animals, their enclosures were large and well maintained. It is a large zoo, so expect to walk a lot. Only downside is some of the exhibits were closed either due to season/renovation but there was plenty to see and do regardless. Admission is free, so be sure to bring cash and donate if you can!

So visited this last Saturday, and so very disappointed...Most zoos have animal's..So in 2 hours we saw a Deer, seal, and 1 monkey if Noah had this type of set up..there would be zero zoo's. The staff very helpful,the parking lot very empty, 30 dollars for parking..An effort should be made, to increase the animal count love this zoo, but increased inventory is needed..

We really enjoyed our time here, there are lots of different animal species, and what is important is that they are kept in close to natural conditions. There is no entrance fee, but the only disappointment was to find a parking spot - it’s a bit challenging task. Overall, a great place to spend time with kids and family!

This zoo is really nice. It’s a decent size and is nestled right beside Lake Michigan. I’m not sure how they manage to keep the entry free. There’s a huge variety of animals with a good mix of indoor and outdoor enclosures. There are also several other activities within the zoo.

The whole zoo and surrounding was absolutely beautiful. Each exhibit has fun and interesting facts about the animals. You can clearly see that all the animals and their enclosures are well taken care of. It was such a treat to see the lions eating off of fresh bones and the chimps drinking from coconuts and swinging from the ropes in their enclosure. And all with no cover charge to enter the zoo! 100% recommend.

Have never been here before. Of course took myself and the kids on a very hot holiday. They had fun but the entrance was hard to find especially because Google Maps had us get off the bus at the conservatory not the entrance to the zoo. The only reason I'm giving 4 vs 5 stars is trying to find the entrance to the farm was very hard from the zoo. We ended up finding it after circling the pond. Otherwise the ac was great in most of the buildings and eventhough it was hot the animals were able to be seen. All in all a fun day.

A lovely free public zoo with a variety of animals. Very walkable and lots of options for food and drinks. Was a great activity for anyone who just wants a break from the city. I’m the morning a good amount of people jogged along the weaving paths.

Beautiful zoo. Great views of the animals. While some of the animals seemed stressed, most seemed pretty active and happy! I really loved seeing the lions. Free zoo, so you can feel guilt free using Photo Booth and gift shop!

Free to the public and easy to get to. Lots of animals to see in nice facilities. All of the animals seemed quite healthy, if not a little bored. The park space is beautiful, and has easy access

First time to visit. This Zoo is free, they do accept donations. Loved it! Very kid friendly and very knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend! *when taking photos get camera right up to the glass. Then you don't get the "spots" in your photo."

Great place to bring children. The admission is free. You can find cheaper parking few blocks away, however, the zoo parking was not that bad. We did not use the zoo parking lot but I think it was around 20 dollars. The rides in the park costs ~4 dollars per ride per person. Keep in mind that if your child is too short to ride alone, the adult will also need a ticket to ride with the child. Overall, it’s a fun place. The zoo is very clean and well maintained. My children had a great time!

This was a lovely zoo. We had some amazing viewing opportunities. The lions, gorillas, and giraffes were all incredibly close and active. We stood and watched all three of these groups for a long time; it was such a unique opportunity to see these beautiful animals. We visited in early October, and I wondered about the chilly weather deterring the animals or making it an unpleasant trip for us. Clearly it didn't affect the animals, and the slight chill meant fewer crowds. Also, much of the zoo is indoors, so we could always find something to do inside if we got chilly. We had been to Shedd earlier in the week, but feel this is a better experience. There are some houses that have the same or similar animals as the aquarium, but we didn't have to pay $200+ to see them. We had started at the farm section of the zoo at the south end, but we didn't find anything going on there - no animals, though the gates were open. We had been to a free zoo in St. Louis before, but tickets and timed entry were still required. I was amazed that the Lincoln Park Zoo has neither - the gates are just open to the public!

What an amazing zoo! We're not from the area and found it by looking for local attractions and were amazed that the zoo exists and there is no admission fee. Of course, parking has a charge, like everywhere in Chicago, but it was only $50, which if you're taking an entire family is a steal when you factor in there's no admission. Very wide selection of animals to look at, the zoo is well maintained, and certainly worth the trip along with the walk around the nature trail that provides great views of the city.

Really nice free city zoo. Lots of variety in the animals. Nicely laid out with plenty of eating opportunities ( and shopping). Check opening hours though. We did not realize they had switched to winter hours and so we turned up at 9:00 a.m. when they did not open till 10:00 a.m. . In the summer they open at 8:00 a.m.. We just took the opportunity to walk along the water front before it opened. There is also a car park outside the zoo.

A free zoo in Chicago and low cost, family friendly zoo lights experience during the holiday season! The zoo is medium sized and easy to navigate, with things to see at every turn. Paths are well lit and accessible. Bathrooms were plentiful, easy to find, and well maintained. Penny machines were located throughout the zoo and were 51 cents. Low variety of enamel pins can be found in the main gift shop. Specifically for Zoo Lights: -many paid family friendly experiences including cooking decorating, the ferris wheel, and various concession stands -free board games, interactive light display, and -absolutely adored the singing porta potties, the johns -some exhibits are open to the public, some animals are asleep or not on exhibit -staff are located in some exhibit halls to advertise memberships and ask questions, but otherwise it's hard to find a staff member for help -a variety of string lights, music-light shows, animal shaped light stands and animal lanterns

This is one of very few free things that you can still do. We like being outdoors and walking around with the kids and we are great fans of the giraffes so we had a good time. Not all of the animals are out to see.

Its a fun place but sadly because of COVID-19 and construction they're are less animals to see. But overall its a fun experience mostly for the children.

Very pretty. Epic animals. Great place to go for a walk in Chicago.

There's a lot of construction going on. Many exhibitions were closed, however I enjoyed walking around & being outside. Just know that you need to reserve tickets on line before you go or you won't get in. Tickets are free. Wear your mask & VOTE😁

Enjoyed the Zoo very much but very few animals were on display because of cold weather, recommend to go on train and walk to zoo to minimize spending money in parking! Overall fun experience to enjoy with family

Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, I didn’t go to Lincoln Park Zoo as often as Brookfield. I was so pleasantly surprised by how lovely it is! The process of reserving tickets was easy and made us feel so much better about heading out during the pandemic. The COVID regulations were thorough and well-followed. My son, husband and I had an amazing time at our son’s first trip to the zoo! A month later, my son still talks about how the flamingos go “squawk squawk squawk”.

Had a great time with the family today at the zoo had not been there in years felt good to be there

Free zoo. Downtown Chicago. A rare gem.

Its closed always

Love this zoo :)

Halloween was great at the zoo, $5 admission and full access to the entire outdoor zoo facility. Saw a bale eagle and 2 snowy owls, walking through the zoo at night created an awesome Halloween atmosphere.

The Lincoln Park Zoo is a wonderful place and the Covid plan worked well for us. We made a reservation and visited during our reserved time. Paths were one-way. The houses were closed but many animals wete outside.

Great place, even during these cold and COVID-crazy times it was a nice place to visit. Even at the end of October there were many animals out and it was a neat experience to visit. It's well maintained and the employees were all amicable.

Always a great experience visiting Lincoln Park Zoo!

I hate seeing animals caged. But at least these are well taken care of. And the new ape exhibit is looking nice

It was great. Saw the red wolves being fed. The cost of the Pumpkin Walk was too high.

Nice day

Only a few exhibits were open

It's free and a full-fledged zoo. What more can you want!! Stopped in during the rain and CoVID and still had a great times. There was still plenty to see from Monkeys to Zebras. Just make sure you reserve a time slot before showing up!

Great place, but the children's zoo costs extra - too much for too little

(Translated by Google) Great to enjoy with your family or with your partner ❤ (Original) Buenísimo para disfrutar en familia o con tu pareja ❤

Love this place

Kids loved it🥰

(Translated by Google) Why did I want to see tigueres uno avia (Original) Por qué yo quería ver tigueres uno avia

Reservation was easy to get 😍🎃

First time being back since Covid restrictions. Glad to see they have taken the necessary precautions.

.are reservations// we did not and got denied

Wow does this place need work

Beautiful Zoo

I Love It! Lionel Train Adventure Ride Awesome!

Could be better but for the fact that it is free,it was pretty good.

Was disappointed, none of the animals were out. Because of covid-19 the buildings were closed.

Even during the pandemic, the zoo is free and charming. I went with my grandma, and we took our time spotting all the elusive critters.

Very few animals. Under construction. Really a waste of time

I have been going here since I was a little girl and I love it just as much now as I did then.

We went to the zoo nights event where you pay $5 to get in at night. Total waste of money. They don't bother to turn on any extra lights so you literally pay $5 just to walk around and not see anything. We saw one rhino butt from a distance. Besides that most of the animals were sleeping and most of the exhibits were pitch black since there were no lights. Not worth going here at night. Would have been a great deal if the exhibits had been light up since there was hardly anyone there. Disappointing really since overall this zoo is pretty nice during the day time.

(Translated by Google) Animals and everything is fun and appreciable (Original) Los animales y todo es divertido y apreciable

Very Nice Zoo, its pretty and relax, and ship to enter

Social distancing procedures make 0 sense. Not able to go into any building except stores. To be fair, they exist in the Communist Republic of Chicago and might not be in full control of what they can do on their own property at this time. Normally, its been a great place to visit.

Even under Covid restrictions this zoo offers a good amount of things to see. There's food available and a large gift shop. Plus, it was free admission!

Nice

This place is such a great place for the family. It is well laid out and landscaped beautifully. They do not charge admission. However all the food items and souvenirs are really overpriced.

A fine Fall day and had a great time walking and watching various animals. The Zebra mom and baby were the star of the show.There was a seal show , where the seals were performing little antics. Not sure if they had to suffer while learning these tricks. The Giraffes looked happy in their lot but can not say the same about the caged birds. The Polar bear appeared sick, looked like he had no love for life left.

Well we are understanding that with Covid the indoor exhibits will be closed. What we didn't realize was there weren't going to be any animals at all. I have posted 16 pictures with is 1 of every single animal they had available to see. Including the ducks and seagulls. The big cats were not there because they are still under construction. ALL of the bears were gone. It wasn't what we expected. Even for a free zoo. We paid quite a bit for parking They could have said online that 3/4 of the animals were being kept inside with no way to see them. Had we known we would have went to Brookfield. We like Lincoln Park because it's the last free one and I love being able to donate which I do when I buy the tickets. I just wish they would have warned us. My daughters were ready to leave after 15 minutes of empty animal houses. Thankfully we chose a day that wasn't humid or we would have left without out seeing everything. Luckily they had the flamingos which was what my girls wanted most after the rest was empty. That's why we saved it for last or they would have wanted to leave after seeing them.

The Lincoln park zoo is pretty unique. Its free. Something that is not very common for most Zoos. Because of this, its absolutely worth a visit. However be warned that you could easily walk and see all the animals you might want to within 1.5hs, and maybe less depending on what's out. It is not very large, and is pretty compact. The draw is the price. There is however another zoo around Chicago that is much better. Be sure to check out Brookfield zoo if you really want a full blown zoo experience.

Attended Zoo lights. Thank you LPZ for still making this happen. I wish they could have welcomed more people as the decorations are beautiful. At times I had the walking path to myself. Be aware you won't see any animals at night. Decorations were scaled down due to Covid but we still enjoyed it. I did buy the extra tickets for Snowy S'mores. I was confused as the ticket only is for admission to the fire pit not the s'more kit. I recommend the maze vs the enchanted forest. We did both.

I really like the zoo. I appreciate that it's free. They do a pretty good job here. It's not as expensive as some other issues, but it's a nice place to bring kids or to have a date. A real gem of the city. At the moment they're doing lots of construction, but that's a good thing. They're keeping the zoo in good condition.

First time visiting and was kind of disappointed. All the buildings were closed (reptile, primate, etc.) and there was a lot of construction. Because of this you weren’t able to see very many animals. I thought the arrows painted along the ground and various fences showing the correct walking paths were wonderful to keep people distanced but also made for extra walking and it was harder to get to/find exhibits. I appreciate their efforts during COVID. Good for a visit if your have an extra hour and are searching for something FREE to do.

Most exhibits are closed at the moment due to covid-19, but the Zoo Lights are beautiful.

Love this zoo, but we were very rushed through it. We could only get a 9pm reservation and the zoo closed at 10pm so we missed out on a few things because we didnt have the additional tickets and the gift shop was closed so we couldnt purchase them.. still a beautiful place to visit. And we will go back when its warmer and we can see the animals

Best zoo in America, and it's free!

great place for the fam

Should be a public announcement whe is said you have to buy your tickets online!

(Translated by Google) Too bad it's not open yet (Original) Que lastima que aún no esté abierto

We had a fun day at the Lincoln Park zoo. This past weekend was for members only. This time a had gloves.

One of my favorite places to take my son. There are so many fantastic areas to explore at Cal Academy and it incredibly exciting for kids and adults to explore. I love the rotating exhibits to keep it fresh, as well as all of the mainstays - Aquarium, rainforest, penguins, planetarium, living roof. Love being a member here!

Light show was disappointing, didn't have the lights synced to music this year..

Sorry about access during Covid. Expect a March reopening...

This is a place that I wish we had more time to explore! It's a aquarium, planetarium, and science museum all in one place. I heard the Steinhart Aquarium is better than the Aquarium of the Bay, so we decided to go here our last day in San Francisco. Pro tip: You can get a discount if you took public transit. Also you will want to get tickets (they're free) for any Planetarium shows you want to see when you first arrive, as they can run out. I think you could easily explore this place from the time they open until close! They have Night hours on Thursday nights, but you'll want to buy those tickets in advance. One of my favorite things was the Rainforest Exhibit with butterflies flying all around you.

Drive thru Zoo. We can get close with wild animals in short distance.

Hard to understand the ticket situation associated with the Holiday Light Show.

New covid policies ruined my trip to the zoo.

Awesome free zoo in a beautiful area of Chicago. Take public transport or bike /walk if you can, parking is a nightmare

Best Christmas 💡 light.

Nice fresh air and quiet in the big city

(Translated by Google) Nevesitas make an appointment to enter and close too soon and that inf was not on their website (Original) Nevesitas hacer cita para entrar y cierran demaciado pronto y esa inf no estaba en su website

My fiend Colton has been living with the hippos lately. I came back to visit and it seems like he’s gained some weight. This zoo definitely feeds their animals and Colton right.👍

I like it and it was free but the animals were sleeping or because of bad wheather we haven't saw alot of animals also I would recommend to go early before 1pm

Nice organized zoo , unfortunately we couldn't see the lions and cats due to habitat constructions

Really enjoyed the light show. Lincoln Park Zoo is much better than when I was younger. Enjoyed bringing my kid here.

(Translated by Google) I love decoration (Original) Me encanta decoración

Fun fun fun glimmering night of new fallen snow!

Awesome museum for the whole family. Everything from butterfly exhibit/rainforest, to planetarium, to a rooftop with native plants, flowers, birds, and many other fun exhibits. Go--just go!

It was exciting to see the zoo lights.

As always, Zoo Lights this year were amazing, even if a ticket was mandatory for entry. Every ticket had a half hour entry period for about 250 people in total to ensure not too many people were in the park at one time.

The lights were great. The $30 to park for the hour n a half we were there was a bit much if you ask me.

Went to the zoo to see the Christmas lights and they were beautiful! Didn’t see any animals though! There was a beautiful area to sit on the top floor at one of the building full of lights above the seating area, but they did have a $3 entrance charge which was kind of inconvenient! The parking for 31 minutes to 2 hours was $20. Overall it was an ok experience, too many fees here and there, and not much to do besides walking around to see the lights.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place! (Original) Muy hermoso lugar!

Zoo Lights on NYE!! I guess you can't expect much when you pay $20 for a family of four but I'd rather pay more and get more then to visit this again. It could've been more lights and maybe a light show to the beat of music. The kids were bored and ready to leave before it was over. For NYE to make it an actual event maybe they can add fireworks or fill in the much empty space with more lights.

Wonderful winter light shows.

They didn't have the lights on when we arrived.

The zoo lights do not disappoint. Even better than in the past. Be sure to follow the arrows to see all of the lights throughout the zoo.

(Translated by Google) In winter you don't see little animals, but they have quite beautiful lighting, it is an ideal plan to walk and see a different space. From there you can take an excellent photo of the Chicago skyline. (Original) En invierno no se ven animalitos, pero tienen una iluminacion bastante bonita, es un plan ideal para caminar y ver un espacip distinto. Desde alli puede tomarse una excelente foto eel skyline de chicago.

I went to see the lights with some friends and it was a super nice view!

Zoo Christmas Lights

muggins and i were riding bikes one day and ran into some gorillas... there's a zoo in downtown chicago?!! crazy! watch out for the zebra with the big dangler... might not be appropriate for children

Great lights at Christmas!

Classic zoo tucked in the heart of the city. Always a great time

No chance to get to Christmas Lights neither at Lincoln Zoo nor at Botanic Garden in time of COVID 19. But just to be there, take a walk around, chat with a strangers, patting the dogs & exchange couple wards with their owners, all of this gave a windows to the normal life, to the community, to feel yourself as a part of this wonderful town & it's community.

Animals, gotta love em

Enjoyed my time at the zoo, even though I had to wear my mask. It also sucked that we couldn't go into the buildings but safety first! Also, they are rebuilding the lion house, which is awesome! Can't wait to see it when it's done!!!

Such a great zoo! Great experience every time, lots of walking which is great .

Must visit when they have the lighting put on

Beautiful, interesting and exciting place for a walk with the whole family. Really nice time we spent in the Lincoln Park Zoo.

The zoo was very clean and easy to walk through with all the arrows on the ground, what really bothered us and all of the people around us, was the fact that the rhinoceros was clearly under stress and was walking frantically back and forth trying to go through a closed door, the staff needs to pay more attention to the animals and their wants and needs, if the rhino wanted to go inside he should have been allowed to go and not be forced to stay outside so that we can see him. On our way out of the zoo we overheard a group of people complaining about the same thing to the man guarding the exit, it was very sad and it really ruined our day

I have childrens 3 and 1.5 years old, security dont let in without masks. It's ridiculous. Not recomend, and never come back

Great service and food as always

Great for a walk or relaxing but the parking is hard to find

I saw an animal being punished for trying to runs around and was whipped with a leash.

Adorable animals and Sweet animals my sister said she touched a giraffe.

The little farm for kids is super cute too!

Nice for a free zoo.

Kudos to Lincoln Park Zoo for doing an excellent job socially distancing Zoolights. We had a blast! Our annual holiday traditions include a night at the Zoo so the new light installations and sponsors really stood out. Congrats to the Zoo for making it so festive! We need a little magic right now. 💫 Support your local Zoo!!

A whole day out.... Colchester Zoo is a fantastic zoo. The grounds and enclosures are really well maintained and spotless all around. Get some comfy shoes on as this is a big zoo and lots of hills to climb. The kids, adults and grandparents will all love it. You are never too old for the zoo. Highly recommended.

An amazing zoo and well worth the money. The staff were all fantastic, friendly and kind. They have worked hard to comply with all the health and safety measures as well as making all the zoo accessible. The animal enclosures are all exceptional and the animals all looked relaxed, calm and happy. Had a really great day!

An Excellent day out on the day before Halloween. Do stop by The Sausage Hut for their absolutely amazing food. Be warned some people still refuse to put their masks on in enclosed areas but overall a lovely day out for the family.

We have just had a fantastic few hours wandering around. We were very impressed with the enclosures. The animals all looked very happy. We particularly liked the Tigers. The viewing areas were very spacious and we felt very safe.

Great zoo! Went on a Saturday, social distancing was okay too and toilet facilities in a good way. Definitely would go again

Fantastic Christmas themed day out at the zoo. The Madagascar train ride was great for big and small kids alike. Very easy to social distance and lots of Covid safe measures in place.

This is a fantastically compact zoo, suitable for all ages. Everything is easily accessible. The staff are always friendly and you can get right up close to most of the animals. Set in the beautiful Essex hills, it's a place to escape to for the day. Themed in such a way that it could feel a little like an amusement park, rather than just feeling like a huge field with fences around animals. Well worth the yearly membership.

Great place to visit with or without children. Bigger than you think and you could easily spend a full day here and more

Can't wait to return

Large variety of animals kept in humane conditions. Lots of opportunities to see keepers with with their animals. Grounds kept in immaculate condition and very pretty to walk around. Since the first lockdown, I have taken a walk past the zoo roughly once a week. Although now closed, you can still see reindeer, pigs, horses and donkeys in adjacent fields. During the first lockdown one enclosure housed llamas and alpacas, followed by all the goats in the zoo.

One of the best Zoo's in the world and that's a fact!!! Looking forward to visiting again soon

The lion ate my pizza help

Moo

Very great place to visit. You can really see that animals are treated well.

Me and my family go here alot. My cousin has been raising money for the Zoo, I am really happy about that. Perfect for a day out with a family. Highly recommended! 😃

Great day out with the family

Great zoo, good for all the family. Well organised and felt secure even during covid.

Magical place for all the family. Great visit and lots to see and do

So nice and big place, a lot animals good spend time with kids :)

Great place for a day out

Really great place during lockdown

Great all ages

What a brilliant time was had here for my daughter's seventh birthday treat. Such excellent value for money. Lovely animals loads to do for kids and excellent facilities. The many cafes in site were so clean and full of choice and priced very good. Have a lovely day here and can't wait to come again even though it's two hours from our home. Very helpful friendly staff and all the animals and enclosures were well looked after. We learnt a lot of facts too. Would recommend everyone visit here. Would give a hundred stars of I could. Definitely buying a season ticket gold card. Thank you for making my daughter's birthday weekend special. Covid safe and plenty of places to wash and sanitise your hands. Well done Colchester zoo xx

Socail distancing not great indoors but lovely zoo

Great zoo and needs supporting

Amazing zoo-have been every Christmas since 1992. They just make everything so magical and each year sees an improvement to another enclosure. #bestzooever

Always a good visit plenty of social distance signage

Animal / Zookeeper experiences are thoroughly recommended.

Great as usual

✔️

A great day out for the family. The zoo has a wonderful collection of animals with new arrivals throughout the year (helping conservation). Our favourite area is the African animals where you can see Rhino (including 2 babies), Giraffe and Elephants. The facilities are well looked after and the catering offering is good. Currently there is a one way system in operation to aid social distancing. You do need to pre-book - social media channels will let you know when tickets are released. Definitely worth a visit.

Great compact zoo with great variety of animals.

We was lucky my grandsons favourite is the lions and they came a wake when we got there

Colchester zoo was a magical experience when it became dark and was lit up

Would be better if not for covid19

Lovely animals, not too crowded, great animal welfare+amazing information about preserving the wildlife and conservation 100% worth a visit

Good

Great zoo

A fantastic day out . Well organised during our current covid crisis

Christmas lights at the zoo👍

Great zoo with animals living in interesting well thought out environments and fun play areas for children.

Brilliant day out with all the xmas lights

Nice day shame about the weather

good day out for all ages

The zoo its ok. The place is nice and clean and the animals are well treated, but some cages are really small to those kind of animals like tigers or other felines. There's a family of polar beards really cute. They are the stars of the zoo. All time playing. Was nice to see.

Lots of animals from all over the world. Although the zoo tries to make the animals comfortable it was heartbreaking to see large birds like eagles living in cages. I loved the trees. Beautiful park.

The best place in Novosibirsk. You can meet different rare animals from all over the world. The area is very big, and cages are good enough. There are a lot info boards that teach how you can help the wild and what exactly zoos do for animals. Strongly recommend!

Zoopark works year around. Most of the animals are in the warm buildings in winter. But its worthy to go and see. Cost 300rubles for adults.

An amazing zoo. One of the biggest and most amazing I've seen in my life. I think everyone should visit it and have a walk there if they have time!

One of most beautiful place specially during winter's, and huge zoo with lots of wild life and animals, highly recommended if you are in novosibrisk city.

One of the best zoos in the world. Has almost every animal you would ever expect. Language barrier is not a problem. Easy to spend over 3 hours there.

Animals live in good conditions. Lions, tigers, bears, wolves and many many others.

Nice and well kept zoo, with some amazing animals, they even have a liger.

Very good

Очень интересно место! Рекомендую!

Зоопарк просто чудо! Были в отпуске в вашем городе, за две недели были с ребёнком в зоопарке 3 раза! Волшебство!

Довольно большой по территории, вокруг сосновый бор, отличное место для прогулок, представлено приличное разнообразие фауны

Замечательное место. Красивая территория, животные выглядят ухоженными. Немного отпугнули толпы тараканов кишаших в клетках животных

Очень рекомендую👍🔥

(Translated by Google) Great place to relax with the whole family! (Original) Отличное место для отдыха всей семьей!

(Translated by Google) The day passed very quickly and interestingly. Lots of great photos. (Original) Очень быстро и интересно прошёл день. Много отличных фотографий.

(Translated by Google) Mast si in Novosibirsk (Original) Маст си в Новосибирске

(Translated by Google) In my opinion the best zoo in Russia .... Well done (Original) По моему мнению лучший зоопарк в России....Молодцы

(Translated by Google) OK (Original) Ок

(Translated by Google) Will definitely be back in summer (Original) Обязательно вернусь летом

(Translated by Google) I love our zoo very much !!! (Original) Очень люблю наш зоопарк!!!

(Translated by Google) Very cool. it is a pity that everything like that in Russia in figs no one needs. animals are rare, funny. the content is terrible, the stench, cockroaches in the pavilions ... outside the terrarium ... (Original) Клёво очень. жаль что все подобное в России на фиг ни кому не надо. животные редкие, прикольные. содержание ужасное, вонь, тараканы в павильонах.... вне террариума...

(Translated by Google) Wonderful, huge. Take a snack with you and be prepared for the fact that by the end of the examination you will be tired :) but you will be happy :) (Original) Замечательный, огромный. Возьмите с собой перекус и будьте готовы к тому, что к концу осмотра вы устанете :) но будете счастливы :)

(Translated by Google) Norm (Original) Норм

(Translated by Google) I advise all tourists to visit this zoo. (Original) Всем туристом советую посетить данный зоопарк.

(Translated by Google) Big beautiful zoo, sorry we didn't see the liger (Original) Большой красивый зоопарк, жаль не увидели лигра

(Translated by Google) Cool !!! (Original) Классно !!!

(Translated by Google) The best place on earth. (Original) Лучшее место на земле.

(Translated by Google) I was at the zoo in winter for a long time, but in vain! Today my son and I walked along the snowy paths of the zoo. In frosty weather, many animals hide in their houses, so not everyone can be seen on the street. Surprised by the king of beasts, who went out to walk through the frost. But in the Tropical World pavilion it is much more convenient to observe the animals than in summer. Here animals are behind glass, and summer foliage does not interfere. We were at lunchtime, about 15 o'clock and ended up at the time of feeding the animals. Elk, bison, red deer come very close to the grate, waiting for feeding. You can take a good look at them, observe them. And, of course, it is in winter that you should admire foxes, arctic foxes, wolves. They are fluffy and pretty this time of year! (Original) Очень давно была в зоопарке зимой, а зря! Сегодня с сыном погуляли по заснеженным дорожкам зоопарка. В мороз многие животные прячутся в своих домиках, поэтому на улице можно увидеть далеко не всех. Удивил король зверей, который вышел пройтись по морозцу. Зато в павильоне Тропический мир наблюдать за животными гораздо удобнее, чем летом. Здесь животные за стеклом, да и летняя листва не мешает. Были в обед, около 15 часов и попали на время кормления животных. Лоси, бизоны, маралы подходят совсем близко к решетке, ожидая кормления. Их можно хорошенько рассмотреть, понаблюдать за ними. И, конечно, именно зимой стоит любоваться лисицами, песцами, волками. В это время года они пушистые и красивые!

(Translated by Google) In winter, everything is half-empty, there are few places to warm up with children, if without a car at the exit they could open a warm room for waiting for a taxi, the cafe does not work, the current is a mini-girl with a small selection of snacks for children, but emotions, impressions and good mood were received with the children. 👍 (Original) Зимой все полупостое, погреться мало где можно с детьми, если без авто у выхода могли б открыть помещение теплое для ожидания такси, кафе не работает никакое, тока миниминистойка с малым выбором перекуса для детей, но эмоций, впечатлений и хорошего настроения получили с детьми на 👍

(Translated by Google) We visited Novosibirsk with children for the sake of the zoo. (Original) Посетили Новосибирск с детьми ради зоопарка.

(Translated by Google) I liked it very much! Especially on a weekday, not many visitors) The animals are just a miracle! Some even show themselves on purpose) (Original) Очень понравилось! Особенно в будний день, не много посетителей) Звери просто чудо! Некоторые даже специально себя показывают)

(Translated by Google) Very cool, kids are thrilled (Original) Очень здорово, дети в восторге

(Translated by Google) Great zoo. (Original) Отличный зоопарк.

(Translated by Google) The widest choice! You don't have to travel around the city, but buy what you need there (Original) Широчайший выбор! Можно не ездить по всему городу,а купить необходимое там

(Translated by Google) Great impressions, excellent planning of the territory, good place for walking with children (Original) Впечатления прекрасные, отличное планирование территории, хорошее место для прогулок с детьми

(Translated by Google) As always. The best place to relax and walk with your family. (Original) Как всегда. Лучшее место для отдыха и прогулок с семьей.

(Translated by Google) There are very few animals in the winter period and the price tag is the same as in the summer, there are no warnings that you cannot enter the circular because of the renovation of the building, I had to go back (Original) Очень мало зверей в зимний период а ценник такой же как летом ,нет предупреждений что в круговую не пройти из за ремонта здания ,пришлось возвращаться в обратную

(Translated by Google) Just cool (Original) Просто круто

(Translated by Google) Perfect place (Original) Отличное место

(Translated by Google) In👍 (Original) Во👍

(Translated by Google) I liked it very much, I recommend it! (Original) Очень понравилось, рекомендую!

(Translated by Google) It's simple, he's the best! (Original) Всё просто, он лучший!

(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful and favorite vacation spots for residents of Novosibirsk and guests of our city. The zoo is a whole complex of observation, entertainment and more. All animals are in excellent condition. Beautiful and spacious aviaries, calm animals. If you want to spend time with your friends and family, go to the zoo for the whole day! (Original) Одно из самых красивых и любимых мест отдыха жителей Новосибирска и гостей нашего города. Зоопарк представляет собой целый комплекс наблюдений, развлечений и не только. Все животные находятся в отличном состоянии. Красивые и просторные вольеры, спокойные животные. Если вы хотите провести время со своими друзьями и близкими - сходите в зоопарк, на целый день!

A lot of the animals were not out and the construction makes it confusing. Going to Brookfield gives more of a "zoo" feel, but it was a nice day and good to walk around.

Wonderful zoo with great exhibits and very COVID friendly. It was wonderful to get out and go here. It was the first time being here in a long time so some of the exhibits are still closed but I’m sure they will be wonderful. I would check out the African exhibit if you’re planning on going here!

It was so nice to be out after the lockdown, and to be seeing not just people but animals taking in the sun. Can't wait until the big cat house is open again!

Fun and affordable place to take the kids, definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area

Loved to see all the animals

A zoo which is near downtown Chicago. This makes it easy to reach using public transport. Also, it is free with no charges to entry. This zoo is much smaller in scale of animals kept as compare to Brookfield zoo but the landscape it has makes it better for evening hangout whenever u feel bored at home and need some fresh air.

Love Being Here

Completely free awesome and friendly

Great can't wait when they get done with all the remodeling.

Primarily a "children's" attraction, but one is NEVER to old to enjoy a waddling penguin.

My kids love it!

Zoos are a little sad because of all the animals in cages but that this is a free zoo and available to everyone is it's redeeming quality

No animals out , overcrowded, no exbits open but 1. I wouldn't go again till it's all open 100%.

Not many animals out yet and indoors are all closed

Everything was really nice and I missed coming here.

One of the oldest non profit zoos in the USA it is so beautiful in the zoo and is very interactive! In the summer this place is booming and in the Winter they have a great lights festival.

Had a fun filled spring daylight the kids, saw many animals and did a good amount of walking.

It's Lincoln park zoo. Classic!

Small zoo, nice and clean a lot of it under construction but you can't beat the price for the enjoyment

awesome park zoo

Didn't have much to offer. I'm more of Brookfield type of person.

Reservation is waste of have to wait for opening in reservation to open click right away .then come find out nothing to see What wasted trip

Very clean and nice animals! Loved it.

It was fun and free. Most of the animals were not available due to covid. Worth the visit. Enjoy your ice cream or coffee

Amazing experience again this time, although it rained we had an area to stand and stay dry, and the kiddos got to look at the baboons while we waited for the rain to let up. I wish there were more options for drinking as the fountains were closed off due to Covid, but I also don't mind supporting the zoo by purchasing a water. So much to see, we had a blast! Be prepared to follow a map on your phone as they're also not aloud to hand those out due to Covid.

This zoo is better then most zoos in the U.S. and it's free. I personally like coming here to eat, drink, and lounge around. If you get a chance there are donation boxes all over. Also the cat house is closed for remodeling if that's what you mainly wanted to see.

I had a blast. The zoo is vast; you at least need 2hrs to cover every scenery.

It’s hard to beat this zoo! Located in Lincoln Park, which is bigger than Central Park in NYC and is Chicago’s biggest park. It offers a huge nature trail for jogging and walking your dog. There are many animal exhibits featuring all of your favorites. There are plenty of restrooms, vending machines, cafes, and restaurants to sit down and eat. It offers city views and plenty of places to grab your selfies. I have been to lots of great zoos around the country, but Lincoln Park is far and away my favorite!

Beautiful facility! Sad the lion habitat was under construction, but hopefully I'll be back. Would have loved more signage about bringing in parking ticket - had to walk pretty far to bring it back in. Loved the otter and gorillas!

Lion exhibit is under renovation, can't see them. Lots of other animals were not out. The upside was it wasn't very crowded at all. Conservatory can only be visited by booking a tour in advance.

So insane that this zoo is free to the public. I love to come to clear my head and visit the gorillas. Seriously, I could spend hours just sitting there observing the gorillas interact with each other and the other patrons. Every exhibit offers something great to enjoy. Love it here.

Very nice zoo. Everything is easy to get to and the park is very clean. Some exhibits were closed for maintenance, but still a great overall experience

Amazing place with no entrance fee. Lots of cool exhibits. Great place to bring your family.

Free and had a great experience! This was my first time exploring Chicago and there was a lot to see! This zoo had so many animals that provided a lot of goofy entertainment. It was a super busy zoo but what do you expect when it’s free? I still got to see everything without anyone blocking me and the animals were really active.

An incredible zoo north of the Chicago loop area. Zoo admission is free but you will pay the " Chicago " price for parking! Overall, it was money well spent for a wonderful family 👪 time!!

Fun and exciting place to take your kids/ your student or even hang out with friends play scavenger hunt on goose chase app. Kids love this place.

We enjoyed the zoo. It's not huge, but big enough to spend several hours. It has some really nice exhibits. I was impressed by the lion exhibit. Paths are well maintained for easy walking. There is no entry fee, donations are accepted. I would visit again if in the area.

Fun day walking around by myself while I had some time away from a conference I was attending. The new lion exhibit was so impressive. You can pretty much do the entire zoo in an hour and a half but it was such a beautiful Fall Day I spent a few hours roaming around.

Kid friendly, and a nice zoo to spend time. The only reason for giving 4/4.5 is, they could have done a better job designing the directions for where to go for what species/animals. They have signs, and names but segmenting the zones will make it easier. There’s a carousel for kids - bonus. Has food carts, and a huge restaurant/food place as well. Few of the animals are not present, but it’s worth the visit - Free to anyone !

One of the best zoo's we visited all across the globe. And the best part is that entry is free. This is located right beside the Lincoln Park. The area is quite huge. The zoo is very well maintained. And plenty of exhibits available. One needs atleast 4hrs to cover the entire zoo. There are eating options inside the zoo. The main attraction of the zoo which are the lions are located right at the front of one of the main gates. Was ever thrilled to see them. There are buses which stop right opposite to the entrance. Overall, a great experience and a must visit place.

It is free! Lots to see! Fun for everyone. Some parts are under construction/repair/maintenance but there is still plenty to see. A nice walk! Some things cost like telescope, train ride, merry go round.

Lincoln Park has been here for years. I recently came to visit Chicago. I was born and raised here and wanted to visit and check on the animals. Glad I did. Place was busy even though covid is still a concern but zoo is clean and fully staffed. Will return and bring my grandson.

We went for the holiday lights event, it wasn’t anything special but fun nonetheless. Nice to see the gorillas and the one little penguin. They’re handling covid pretty well.

IT IS FREE!!! Please consider a online or cash donation (at the gate) to help the zoo stay free and open year round to all. Check out ZooLights around the holidays, summer events for kids, and consider becoming a member or if you are a “young professional” join the Auxiliary Board!

Could not believe this place was free. Very nice zoo, there were fewer animals than at the peak of the season, various exhibits we're temporarily off exhibit. What was available was very nice though, even on a very windy day.

Amazing habitats for some of the animals, but overall somewhat disappointing. Not a lot of information about animals on the signs, and pretty basic selection of animals that live there (exception to this being the snow leopard which is awesome). Still decent for a free of charge location. I recommend taking the bus, as parking is pricey.

So many animals and exhibits! The zoo layout is great and very easy for people of all ages and abilities to get around. Our kiddo loved the lions and the polar bear. And by the way, it’s free! Park on the street between the zoo and the city, that is free as well.

I love a free zoo! The zoo was very up to date & had some new technology. There were disability wave sensor activated doors. Single strollers fit through all doors. The animal enclosures were tidy & the animals seemed content. We didn't see all the animals due to probably the temperature. Hopefully the next time we come we'll see more animals.

It needs some TLC. The park is free and there were animals I had never seen before. The cafeteria was like going to a 3 star restaurant. Never had that great of food at a zoo. Quite a few closed animal cages. All in all a nice time . Parking is alot at lot in front of park. Try to park on street. Very inconvenient.

Lincoln Park is beautiful and this zoo is so much fun. Very organized, good signage and explanations about the animals, great animal variety and free! Definitely check out the birds and primates (ape house and small mammals). Walking distance to North Avenue beach, head there for some relaxing time after walking around in the zoo!

This zoo is probably my favorite zoo I’ve visited yet and definitely the best free zoo I’ve ever been too! They do a great job at packing in a diverse collection of animals while making sure they have the appropriate space. Admission is free. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable about the animals and the zoo itself. The reptile house is very well done; as is the primate house.

Checked out Zoo Lights this year! Very fun and light-hearted event. Good for children and adults…family friendly and solid date night. Snacks, hot cocoa, and spiced wine (my favorite) are just brief intro to what you nibble on or sip. See the animals, ride the carousel, take lots of pictures, enjoy!!! This year it’s free on Mondays (Check out Eventbrite to secure in advance) and carousel rides are $4 a person.

The zoo is free, and it's a pretty decent size! There are a lot of animals and exhibits to look at! The animals are also super cute and very active. I do recommend visiting during the spring/summer as the weather is a lot nicer and there are more open exhibits and kiosks that sell food and merchandise. It's super easy to get to the zoo through bus, and very walkable. I truly recommend visiting this zoo!

I often visit the Lincoln Park Zoo, it’s lovely to walk around, free, entertaining and educational. The restaurants are nice, better than you’d expect in a free zoo. The cafeterias are standard. The enclosures and animals are obviously well taken care off and loved which is so great to see! There are a variety of different themed and seasonal events. As well as ones for the families, little kids, and adult only! Zoo lights adult night out is a personal favorite of mine!

One of my favorite zoos. It’s free to enter. They have plenty of facilities and it’s easy to navigate. The lion exhibit is fun to watch. Especially with the new cubs! They are so cute.

Very nice zoo to be free. We saw Lions, Apes, Monkeys, and Giraffes to name a few. This is definitely worth a visit. They also had a demonstration with the seals while we were there.

If you think your getting the San Diego Zoo on this trip that's not gonna happen. However, for this zoo to be free it is very nice. Parking is the only crazy thing Chicago. My children really enjoyed the Zoo.

Great place for children and all of the family. It's free and you can bring a lunch to eat there for free. One of my favorite things to do in the summer on a budget. Take public transportation because the parking is $30 for 4 hours.

Free zoo with lots of animals and friendly staff. The aviary was really neat! Highly recommend visiting the McCormick Bird House. Something about a polar bear in Chicago doesn't seem quite right., but it was neat to see nonetheless.

Parking is rough, but there is pay parking a little walk. The zoo is amazing with lots to see! (And I live in San Diego!) I really enjoyed the beautiful buildings that housed the exhibits. They have an amazing old architectural style of an era gone by. You walk through each one to experience the exhibits from birds, to lions, to African safari. The buildings were hot inside in the summer when I went. We had lunch at their restaurant right on the water. It was good food but a little expensive. I was ok paying the price to help the zoo, considering the zoo admission was free. Also bought the kids souvenirs at the gift shop to help support the zoo. The gift shop is the only building there that has proper ac if you're overheating in the summer like we were. Would go back! Highly suggest it for everyone. I can't believe it is free!

Ein toller Zoo mit freiem Eintritt. Es wird viel für die Tiere getan. Auf die Gehege wird geachtet und die Tiere werden auch beschäftigt. Als wir da waren, war ein Tag zuvor ein Zebra geboren, bei den Löwen und den ganzen Affen waren auch Jungtiere.

Very nice free zoo! It was a ridiculously hot day, but we still had a blast. A few animals weren't out due to the heat, so we'd love to come back when it's cooler. Good size for younger kids.

This is such a special place! And I can’t believe it is free! We loved seeing the gorillas and chimpanzees, as well as the educational seal show. You can watch undr after as they feed them and it is magical. The grounds are very pretty with many different flowers. Loved our afternoon here!

This park/zoo is free to enter. You can spend quality time with toddler and enjoy the beauty of this place . We went there with the toddler and he enjoyed every bit of it . He was amazed to see the lions eating food/bones and was excited how they are eating it. We saw different species there and were amazed by all. We also observed flamingos 🦩 there , I saw flamingos for the first time .. Park has cafe inside it which was also good place to eat.

The zoo is very nice and clean and has a relaxing atmosphere,beautiful scenery and a park next to it. It's a great place just to hang out and relax and enjoy the weather too,plenty of animals to see.

Such an amazing place. The staff are all friendly and helpful. The animals are all in good health and happy. And the prices are reasonable. Got a new spotted dog to replace the one I lost in a breakup.

What a find! After exploring Chicago for 3 days and having a few hours to spare before our Amtrak train, we decided to get the bus to the zoo. The bus stopped right outside, and the free entry meant we just walked straight in. There was a good range of animals to see, and we took our time wandering around. Our particular favourites were the otters, the gorillas and the lions. We didn't eat there, but there were cafes to eat at and plenty of benches to rest on.

A wow experience. Simply walk in (it’s free!) and enjoy a multitude of immersive exhibits, ranging from seals to gorillas to zebras. On a nice day, all the animals are out and about and are front and center for you to see. At the same time, they have plenty of room to roam and hide, a crucial component of an ethical zoo. The zookeepers seem to genuinely care about the animals and will talk with you about them, oozing passion. Highly recommend this zoo as one of the most beautiful, walkable zoos in the nation.

Lincoln Park Zoo is within Lincoln Park. It’s literally right by the lake. But you can’t really see the lake. Lots of things to do around the zoo area here. Beautiful botanical garden near zoo truly amazing. Lots of action with gorillas 🦍. Very nice place. Nice birds as well.

The zoo experience was awesome! We got there early around 850am. We didn't realize the buildings didnt open until 10am, but it was okay. We got to see the lions running around and playing, and we saw the gray seals eat some snacks and practice while we waited for 10. It was worth it to get there early! All of the animals seem content and happy and the zoo is well maintained and beautiful! This is a must see for anyone coming to the city!

Loved this zoo! And it’s free- perfect! Parking it’s a little bit tricky. We had our rental and we found no street parking therefore we ended up paying for parking. There are a few way to get in here. We came in through the main entrance and my husband came in through the Farm Gate Entrance- because we got dropped off. I did see there is a bus stop that drops you off right in front of the main entrance. I loved how this zoo had so many different plants, besides animals included insects. We came in September so the fall festivities were on full blast. Don’t forget to stop by the Gift Shop- so many cute stuff animals and apparel for the whole fam. Also loved that they have a Farm Zoo section. They have a carrousel but unlike others who only have horses or ponies, this one has endangered animals. Very neat! You have to pay $4 per ticket. We came on a Saturday and we there was a Farmers Market, which we enjoyed.

Such a beautiful zoo, I couldn’t believe it was free. From the variety of animals they have to the exhibits/buildings everything is spectacular. Highly recommend this zoo for everyone! The only complaint is how expensive the parking is, but when the zoo is free I can’t really complain about paying for parking.

Great free zoo. The kids had a great time. The walking path around the pond is great. Picked up some appetizers and beer at the little restaurant they have on site. Overall, great experience.

Great free zoo with tons of amazing animals to see. Friendly and knowledgable staff. Plenty of signage telling you about the animals and how to navigate the zoo. Convenient location and large (paid) parking lot.

Nice zoo, it's free too but parking over 30 minutes will cost you. We really like many of the exhibits as you can get close to the animals.

Can't give this less than a five star rating as it's free to enter and has some great exhibits. There are talks on the animals provided during feeding times. The zoo is well laid out, well kept and nice to walk round. The enclosures are generally of a good size and the animals look well cared for. The zoo is split up into areas with indoor and outdoor sections in each. Parking can be tough to find as it's a busy area but there is a couple of parking areas close.

The Lincoln Park Zoo is free and open to all. Right now, they have their holiday lights, which are very pretty, and it is a free event, but make sure to reserve your spot. Also you do have to pay for parking so be warned of that. Also, any concessions you buy there are very overpriced, so I recommend making your own hot cocoa at home and bringing it in a tumbler. This is an event to definitely bring the family to!