Experience a wild world for free at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo. This incredible destination is one of few free zoos in the United States. It’s also one of the country’s oldest zoos, with tons of exhibits for the whole family to enjoy. Visitors can spend all day exploring gorilla, polar bear, and lion habitats. Plan your perfect trip with this guide to the zoo’s seven best sightseeing opportunities.
If your schedule is flexible, you can also stop in for one of the zoo’s animal events. Wildlife enthusiasts can meet at the Kovler Seal Pool for a seal training and feeding event. The “Ape Cognition and Care” activity is also open to guests from Monday to Friday. Find even more zoo events and attractions here.