I love this zoo and I live 20 minutes away from it! Can't wait to go back!

My wife and I took my 2.5 year old daughter and 6.5 year old son to LPZ on Sunday July 20. I don't know why but I was not expecting much (always using the St. Louis Zoo as a barometer). All of us loved the zoo, it was very clean and easy to navigate. My kids loved the paddle boat swans and the "Farm at the Zoo". The Cat house is ...

With young kids in tow we headed off to the LP zoo and while the free admission was a plus, the kids became tired and agitated when we couldnt find the animals.We went exhibit to exhibit and most of the cages were empty! A positive about this zoo was that it was in walking distance to the beach so when we got tired of the zoo we headed to the ...

I always loved LPZoo as a child and as an adult! The greatest part of the zoo experience here would have to be the extrordinary care the keepers and all the zoo staff give to the animals . The animals look healthy and happy. Best of all this zoo keeps under privledged families in mind by not charging admission. I grew up in Chicago in the less than ...

I loved Lincoln Park zoo for forty years, since I was a child, even though their parking became more and more impossible. Now that an unreasonable outdoor smoking ban has been enacted which, needlessly and senseless persecutes smokers, I will never return again.
Smokers, stay away and keep your wallets shut!.
Illinois Smokers Rights

Cons:
Parking lot fills up quickly. If able to get on lot, rate will be $14.00 for up to 3 hours.
Quite a bit of garbage on paths and grassy areas.
Food and beverages add up quickly. Our family of 6 had lunch for over $30.00

Pros:
Free!
Parking meters on streets surrounding park is $1.00 for 2 hours.
Friendly staff.
Wonderful exhibits and animals.
Can bring in lunch, snacks, beverages.

It has all kinds of animals, it clean safe environment an its free! ':) The kids love walking around and seeing all species of animals

Everytime we visit Chicago we go to this zoo. The animals are up close(but not too close). Get there when they open and you can see them being feed.

Very clean and extremely cheap for the animals they have! Only thing you have to pay for is parking.. We paid about 15 dollars for 4 hours.