Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the one of the few top zoos in the US. Surprisingly it has NO admission charges. Go there when you visit Chicago. It primate collection is among the best. Then go visit the conservatory next door and have dinner/lunch in Lincoln Park neighborhood. More

Great urban zoo. It is small enough to take really small tykes and see everything in a short period of time. Close to the lake, so you can usually catch a breeze even on a hot summer day. More

Winter during Christams time at the Lincoln Park zoo features a drive through lighted wonderland of animal designs in wire and highly colored light bulbs. This zoo is very accessible and although not too large, has some very well designed displays for a good range of animals. Lions are very well exhibited and often give their roar of approval. Great... More

This is a nice small zoo with some great exhibits. The big cat house shouldn't be missed! Admission is free and it is a nice outdoor activity that young children will love. It can be a bit chilly year round because of the lake breeze, so bring a wind breaker just in case. More

This zoo is smaller than Brookfield Zoo...but the animals are just as amazing. Spend time in the gorilla exhibit...spend time watching the sea lions! A great way to spend the day! Don't forget to visit the Farm in the Zoo! More

Okay, this may not be the best zoo you've ever visited, but it's free. It may not have the best selection of animals, but it's free. Some of the buildings are really old, but it's free. What this zoo does offer is the ability for anyone to visit it, because it's FREE!! And it, overall, is a pretty fantastic little... More

Other than the 100 deg weather the day we visited, we very much enjoyed the visit. Kids had a blast. More

One of the best zoo's It is right near downtown, easy to get to either driving or by public transportation. The area is so nice with lagoons that you can paddle boat on. You forget that you are in the city. and it's free!!!! More

We were so amazed and delighted that the zoo is free and the animals were out even during the winter. The zoo lights during the holidays is beautiful! They have hot chocolate, music and allow visitors to go inside the living areas to see the animals sleep during the evening hours giving a different perspective to the animals life. Definitely... More