Latest reviews about Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL

StefanSiEliza says "fun for kids !!" about Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL

StefanSiEliza — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:28:55 GMT

lincoln park zoo is the best for little kids!! we go there every summer, it's very nice,especially because we have small children and they get tired fast !! we use public transit,it's a lot cheaper,and we carry food from home,make a picnic there,and we get all the fun one could get on a nice summer day !!!

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RachelS says "No better way to spend the day" about Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL

RachelS — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:22:02 GMT

Whether you live in Chicago or you are just visiting this is a must! This is a real zoo and it's free. The exhibits are amazing and the grounds are clean. You can spend all day here. Checkout the petting zoo, swan boats and Cafe. Even on the nicest days inteh summer I have never seen it over crowded.

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norske2383 says "full of nostalgia and old world charm!" about Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL

norske2383 — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:30:34 GMT

I love Lincoln Park Zoo. It's a perfect place to go when the weather is nice! It's not going to be the best zoo you've ever been too but it is definitely worth the trip. My husband and I spent our first date there walking around the zoo, sipping hot chocolate, during their annual Zoo Lights. It was very romantic! Parking on the weekend can be a bit hairy - but the parking lot rate is reasonable considering the zoo is free. So pack a picnic and bring the kids and have a great time! Definitely take a ride on the merry-go-round too! And walk through the gardens and bask in the sun - it's a great location and lots to see and do. And don't forget sunscreen!

The new Ape exhibit is fantastic too - really well done. My only complaints are that the animal houses can get realy hot during the summer and the food is pretty darn expensive!

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bentleyrhyno says "Great place" about Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL

bentleyrhyno — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:11:26 GMT

I love this zoo - it's always so much fun. It's free to get in, and the food/snacks/drinks are reasonably priced. The zoo lights in the winter are awsome too!...

vivasuzi says "Free if you walk there and don't eat any of their food." about Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL

vivasuzi — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:06:25 GMT

We visited the Lincoln Park zoo on a hot afternoon in August 2008. I had this on my list as a last day type of thing because you have to drive from it or otherwise take transportation to it since it is about 15-20 minutes from downtown Chicago.

The Zoo is free but pricey. The Zoo itself is free and they love to use that as their selling point, however parking will cost you. The buses may be cheaper, but we decided it was worth driving there so we could just head home afterward. Food will also cost you A LOT. We got 2 slices of pizza and 2 slushies for $17! That is a lot if you ask me. I know these places have to make money somewhere but I feel they would sell more if they charged less. I recommend packing lunches if you have a lot of kids to bring.

The Zoo is pretty largeand I could see spending a whole day there if we didn't have a 4.5 hour drive ahead of us. We walked around about 1/2 of the zoo, ate, and left. After I had wished we would have skipped the $17 meal...

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buffyeevee says "i liked it so & so " about Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL

buffyeevee — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:03:46 GMT

i love the animals but they shoud have ceeper stuff to buy and longer time to cloes the zoo...

MSCROCKETT says "Nature should be free, and here is the place" about Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL

MSCROCKETT — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:24:39 GMT

Ok, nature is out there, so why pay to see it. Well In Lincoln Park zoo. Its free. And its always open.You do have to pay for parking. Or you can just park on the street not to far from there. I love taking the kids there. Its pretty much the same, but at the same time its not. Theres always alot of new editions to the zoo.And theres always Zoo lights. Its around the christmas time. The zoo is decorated with tons of lights and decorations. And theres free activities for the kids. Its really fun. Not far from the lake. And theres also cafe shops or if its to much for you, bring your own picnic. theres areas just for that. And thers also a petting zoo. With chick, cows, ponys. Its fun, also theres a learning stating for kids, with farming tools....

sandraspeaks says "my favorite zoo --When in Chicago, go to the zoo" about Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL

sandraspeaks — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:18:51 GMT

The zoo is a great treat when visiting the city. It's free and on the bus route so it is easy to get to from almost any location in the city or north side of Chicago.

There is a farm, which is fun. I love to see the peguins. Also the tigers are just great.

In the fall and winter months, the zoo rents out a lot of the animals and the exhibits are left empty. So you may have walked to the back of the zoo to find out the giraffes are not there.

It's a good idea to print an online map before you arrive as they are hard to find once you arrive at the zoo. The gift shop is rather expensive, but most are at these type of tourist locations.

Pack a lunch and walk over to the grass by your car and have an instant picnic while you watch the joggers, bikers, and dog walkers go by. It will be a great day at the zoo.

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Jolie says "You Will Have A Wild Good Time-- for FREE!" about Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL

Jolie — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 04:23:53 GMT

For those visiting Chicago (or those that live in Chicago), the Lincoln Park Zoo offers a great cultural experience for FREE!

There are a ton of positives. There are far too many positives to list. Among them-- the zoo is free. Did I mention free? It is also located right on the lake. It has an amazing collection of primates (recently redone in the last few years) as well as all the usuals- penguins, wolves, eagles, snakes, giraffes, tigers, lions, bears (oh my!) etc. The museum also has a beautiful but separate botanical building that houses a gorgeous collection of flowers and plants.

There are a limited number of negatives.You have to pay for parking because public parking is challenging. There are several lots surrounding the zoo and you can get by with paying only $10 in nearby lots. In addition, there isnt much space at the zoo, so there are limited large, expansive natural habitats.

A few tips: The Nature Museum is just down the block. That is also worth a visit. (right now...

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