A must do whilst visiting Chicago. The grounds are beautiful, and of course the animals in the zoo are fascinating. The highlight was meeting penguins. Starting in March the zoo has started twice a day, there's specific etiquette because they are sill wild animals. They...More

My grandchildren, Grace 6 y/o and Oliver 4 1/2 y/o, had a great time! They liked the large mammals but the dolphin show was the highlight of the second day. Oh yes, one was not enough and they were asking for a third day, but...More

Visited the zoo with 3 young kids on a sunny July day. The maps are easy to follow and most of the big animals can be seen readily through a short walk. The best thing about this zoo is that the animals are not caged,...More

As a native I have been attending the zoo for 45 years. It is huge, so bring your kids wagon or stroller! I feel you needs two days to properly see all if you want to experience the animals in the proper habitats. When I...More

Its worth getting a membership. You'll pay for it with two trips there. Also with a membership you don't fell bad about only spending a hour or so there at a time. When you pay for a ticket you feel like you have to get...More

Overall, this zoo did not blow my mind. I've been to bigger and better. That being said, the ape exhibit was exceptional. Imagine two huge rooms filled with trees and vines. Now imagine no glass separating you from the animals. I felt a certain closeness...More

i ve come here since i was a kid and every time i m excited and amazed,this is a perfect place for a picnic or just riding the trolley around the property...it was an outstanding and memorable visit then and still makes me smile and...More

What a gem nestled in the southwestern suburbs of Chicago! We recommend arriving at 9:30 when they open as it fills up fast! Many of the animals are still active in the morning. The options that are available at this zoo will surely please everyone...More

The place is huge, but contains very less outdoor mammals. all the displays were mostly reptiles. its very high priced. The animals were not fed properly. food were thrown to them.(we found this scenario in lot of places). they charged us for animal touch and...More

This is a great zoo but is kind of sad. At prices $20 per person and parking $12 I find it not affordable for anyone. Lincoln Park Zoo is free almost same size and $20 for parking, Kenosha zoo under $20 for the whole family....More