Things to Do

Lincoln Park Zoo’s daily activities include both free programs open to all ages, and paid experiences that require registration and may have age requirements. The schedule below has all of the activities scheduled for today. Please note all program are subject to change or be cancelled due to animal needs, inclement weather, or to ensure public safety. Please use the Map It button to navigate to the demonstration, program, or experience while you’re at the zoo.

Monday, Jul 13, 2026

8:00AM
Gates and Farm-in-the-Zoo open
9:00AM
10:00AM
Buildings open
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Curiosity Carts

Stop at carts around the zoo to learn about Red-winged Blackbird, Wildlife Neighbors, What’s for Dinner, Beautiful Blooms, Safe Habitat Safe Homes, and more from the Malott Family Zoo Intern Program.
10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Reading to the Animals

Farm-in-the-Zoo

11:00AM
11:00 am – 11:00 am

Jamaican Iguana Care Demonstration

Jamaican Iguana

11:00 am – 11:20 am

Feed the Chickens

Farm-in-the-Zoo

11:30 am – 11:50 am

Feed the Cows

Farm-in-the-Zoo

11:30 am – 11:40 am

Seal Training and Feeding Demonstration

Kovler Seal Pool

12:00PM
1:00PM
2:00PM
2:00 pm – 2:20 pm

Feed the Cows

Farm-in-the-Zoo

2:00 pm – 2:10 pm

Penguin Feeding Demonstration

Robert and Mayari Pritzker Penguin Cove

2:30 pm – 2:40 pm

Seal Training and Feeding Demonstration

Kovler Seal Pool

3:00PM
4:00PM
Buildings and Farm-in-the-Zoo close
5:00PM
Gates close
6:00PM
7:00PM
8:00PM
9:00PM
10:00PM

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