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Lincoln Park Zoo

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 491 attractions in Chicago
Traveler Description:
Established in 1868, this 35-acre, beautifully landscaped zoo is one of America's last free-admission zoos. The Great Ape House has one of the best... more » Established in 1868, this 35-acre, beautifully landscaped zoo is one of America's last free-admission zoos. The Great Ape House has one of the best assemblages of gorillas and chimpanzees in the world. « less
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Attraction type: Zoo
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Address: 2001 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60614
Tel: 312-742-2000
Fax: 312-742-2137

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Reviews of Lincoln Park Zoo

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4 of 5 stars
Boston, Massachusetts
Oct 12, 2008

We took the #22 bus from Marina City for $2 each. The zoo is free. We stopped first in the Conservatory which was really beautiful & well maintained. A section of it was being decorated & was not open to the public, but when we told one of the staff that we were from out of town she let us... more

4 of 5 stars
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sep 23, 2008

Got married in Lincoln Park on 8/8/08. We went to visit the Polar bears while waiting for the minister to arrive. Hey, how many people can say that the whole zoo was invited to their wedding???? more

Sep 21, 2008

For a free zoo this one is amazing, set in a cool older part of downtown with wonderful new upgrades. Kids loved it. more

5 of 5 stars
michigan
Aug 30, 2008

Loved the zoo nice and clean Animals seemed content kids loved it really cool drinking fountains more

3 of 5 stars
Ludington
Aug 18, 2008

This is not the best zoo I've ever been to but for the price you can't go wrong. I don't think this is a must see unless you are looking to kill some time or save some money! We found that parking in a self park on a side street & walking about 10 minutes was the cheapest, we paid... more

5 of 5 stars
LAKE JACKSON
Jul 13, 2008

My wife and I were on vacation in chicago not to long ago. We went to this zoo, Wow very old school, zoo was clean and nice animals looked good, staff was very nice and it was free. more

Apr 21, 2008

In town for a medical conference and brought my family. Went to Lincoln Park Zoo one afternoon and my kids (5G and 3B loved it). Like others said, better than most that charged admission. Lincoln Park is quite a charming area and I would highly recommend this visit if you had children. It was a <$10 cab ride. more

4 of 5 stars
new jersey
Sep 1, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

This zoo is a gem in the middle of the city. What a nice way to spend the afternoon. Not much for teens to do but everyone else seemed to enjoy it. more

Jul 17, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We traveled over 4 hours to come to the Lincoln Park zoo; it was well worth our time. We have 2 children ages 3 and 6 this was the reason we came to the zoo. Our children had a blast. There are so many different type of animals at this zoo, you can spend hours here and not get bored.... more

Apr 16, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I was a bit worried about this Zoo as it had some mixed reviews but as an animal lover I need not have worried. First of all, it's free which is amazing. The animals seem well looked after and content and the staff are helpful and informative. Go and see the gorillas - it will be an experience of a... more

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Lincoln Park Zoo Address

2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Tel: 312-742-2000 Fax: 312-742-2137