It was a nice day for a long walk from our hotel on Diversey. The admission price to the zoo was free. We went about 2pm on a Thursday, and it was not at all crowded.

FREE! Small enough to see everything there in 1 day. Parking is not free though. If you have limited time, check their calendar for upcoming events: http://www.lpzoo.org/events/calendar. For hourly events, check this page: http://www.lpzoo.org/events/today-lincoln-park-zoo.

We loved the Lincoln Park zoo- many animals to see and free admission! I was disappointed that the Chimpanzee`s were off display when we visited, as this was a big draw for me, but there were many other animals to make up for it. Loved the wild dogs- very cute! Lincoln Park itself is beautiful to walk through- there is... More

This is not the most extensive or modern zoo, even in the Chicago area (that one is in Brookfield). Most the habitats are so-so, not especially spacious or attractive. The African Journey is the best of the exhibits. The best part about this zoo is that it is free; it is a shock to just walk in off the street... More

Likes: Free IF you can find street parking, Lion, lots of photo opportunity Dislikes: Overgrown, not much room in the habitats

It's nice to see a city still offer a zoo for free to its community. We spent about 2 hours here with our friend's children and didn't see nearly all the exhibits. Some of the cages and environments are 'old school' and not natural landscapes like at other zoos. Overall a great place to bring the family or friends from... More

Very well laid out and spacious. Nice views of Chicago skyline. Since many of the exhibits are outdoors, I would recommend going on a day that is not too hot/humid. It's a place where you can spend as little or as much time as you wish. We were two couples who had a nice block of time (around 3 hours)... More

i liked 1. lion house 2.monkeys 3.gorillas and pretty much evryone else its free but not much cheap stuff in the gift shop although they do sell animal fact cards which you can put on your wall or other places

This well-maintained zoo offers a fine chance to spend a couple of hours outdoors. Morning might be a better time to visit--at mid-afternoon, many of the animals were napping. And the price (free) is exactly right. The nearby Conservatory offers another free treat for lovers of exotic plants and trees. If you're staying downtown and like long walks, the hike... More