Lincoln Park Zoo open

Where:  Lincoln Park Zoo, 2400 N. Cannon Drive , (312) 742-2000  Zoo map

When: 7 days 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (last reservations at 4 p.m.).  Summer hours:  Zoo grounds will be open until 7 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday from June 5 through September 5, plus the Fourth of July and Labor Day. Book a 4 p.m. reservation on Saturdays or Sundays and arrive any time before 6 p.m. to enjoy zoo grounds on a summer evening.  Hours & Location; 

Reservations are required and will be released at 4:30 p.m. every Sunday and Thursday for the following three to four days. Non-zoo members have access to reservations 1-2 days in advance.  Only the East and West gates are open at this time.  Also Cafe Brauer is open 11am-5pm.

Zoo members get early access to reservations. Every Sunday at 4:30 p.m., zoo members can book reservations for the next seven days. To access members-only reservations, click the “tickets” button for the date you plan to visit and then click the blue “enter promo code” link in the top-left corner. Enter the first three digits of your member ID to see members-only reservations alongside general reservations.

Lincoln Park Zoo open -Things to Do

COVID-19 Considerations

If you need to change or cancel your reservation, please use the links provided in your confirmation email. Additional reservations are released every Sunday and Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Central Time, so be sure to check back if reservations for your desired date aren’t currently available.

The zoo is following city and state guidelines to ensure the safety of our guests and staff, as well as the animals in our care. Throughout the zoo, facial coverings will be required for those over the age of 2 who are medically able, and social distancing will be observed.

Please note: most buildings, including animal buildings, will remain closed until further notice.

Zoo Members

Join Lincoln Park Zoo for the second Members-Only Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, February 27 and 28. The zoo will be open from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. just for members. Make Your Reservation Today

When regular daytime reservations return on Sunday, February 28, you can simply enter the first three digits of your member ID to unlock access to members-only days and timeslots. Remember to bring your membership card when you visit.  Not a member? JOIN TODAY