Week of Events
Sunday, August 2, 2026
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August 2, 2026 -Buildings open
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August 2, 2026 -($) Malott Family Penguin Encounter
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August 2, 2026Gates and Farm-in-the-Zoo open
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August 2, 2026 -Groom the Goats
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August 2, 2026 -Feed the Chickens
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August 2, 2026 -Seal Training and Feeding Demonstration
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August 2, 2026 -Feed the Cows
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August 2, 2026 -Ape Cognition & Care Demonstration
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August 2, 2026 -Penguin Feeding Demonstration
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August 2, 2026 -Feed the Cows
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August 2, 2026 -Seal Training and Feeding Demonstration
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August 2, 2026Farm-in-the-Zoo close
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August 2, 2026Buildings close
Groom the Goats
Journey to the barn to learn about the goats at the zoo and to have an opportunity to groom them.
Monday, August 3, 2026
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August 3, 2026 -Buildings open
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August 3, 2026 -Curiosity Carts
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August 3, 2026Gates and Farm-in-the-Zoo open
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August 3, 2026 -Reading to the Animals
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August 3, 2026 -Groom the Goats
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August 3, 2026 -Feed the Chickens
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August 3, 2026Jamaican Iguana Care Demonstration
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August 3, 2026 -Seal Training and Feeding Demonstration
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August 3, 2026 -Feed the Cows
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August 3, 2026 -Ape Cognition & Care Demonstration
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August 3, 2026 -Penguin Feeding Demonstration
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August 3, 2026 -Feed the Cows
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August 3, 2026 -Seal Training and Feeding Demonstration
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August 3, 2026Buildings and Farm-in-the-Zoo close
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August 3, 2026Gates close
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.
Groom the Goats
Journey to the barn to learn about the goats at the zoo and to have an opportunity to groom them.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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August 4, 2026 -Buildings open
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August 4, 2026 -Curiosity Carts
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August 4, 2026Gates and Farm-in-the-Zoo open
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August 4, 2026 -Nature Play on South Lawn
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August 4, 2026 -Feed the Chickens
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August 4, 2026 -Seal Training and Feeding Demonstration
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August 4, 2026 -Feed the Cows
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August 4, 2026 -Ape Cognition & Care Demonstration
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August 4, 2026 -Penguin Feeding Demonstration
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August 4, 2026 -Feed the Cows
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August 4, 2026 -Seal Training and Feeding Demonstration
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August 4, 2026Buildings and Farm-in-the-Zoo close
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August 4, 2026Gates close
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.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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August 5, 2026Gates and Farm-in-the-Zoo open
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August 5, 2026 -Buildings open
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August 5, 2026 -Curiosity Carts
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August 5, 2026 -Feed the Chickens
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August 5, 2026Jamaican Iguana Care Demonstration
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August 5, 2026 -Seal Training and Feeding Demonstration
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August 5, 2026 -Feed the Cows
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August 5, 2026 -Ape Cognition & Care Demonstration
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August 5, 2026 -Penguin Feeding Demonstration
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August 5, 2026 -Feed the Cows
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August 5, 2026 -Seal Training and Feeding Demonstration
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August 5, 2026Buildings and Farm-in-the-Zoo close
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August 5, 2026Gates close
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.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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August 6, 2026 -Buildings open
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August 6, 2026 -($) Malott Family Penguin Encounter
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August 6, 2026 -Curiosity Carts
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August 6, 2026Gates and Farm-in-the-Zoo open
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August 6, 2026 -Groom the Goats
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August 6, 2026 -Feed the Chickens
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August 6, 2026 -Seal Training and Feeding Demonstration
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August 6, 2026 -Feed the Cows
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August 6, 2026 -Ape Cognition & Care Demonstration
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August 6, 2026 -Penguin Feeding Demonstration
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August 6, 2026 -Feed the Cows
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August 6, 2026 -Seal Training and Feeding Demonstration
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August 6, 2026Buildings and Farm-in-the-Zoo close
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August 6, 2026Gates close
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.
Groom the Goats
Journey to the barn to learn about the goats at the zoo and to have an opportunity to groom them.
Friday, August 7, 2026
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August 7, 2026 -Buildings open
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August 7, 2026 -($) Malott Family Penguin Encounter
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August 7, 2026 -Curiosity Carts
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August 7, 2026Gates and Farm-in-the-Zoo open
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August 7, 2026 -Groom the Goats
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August 7, 2026 -Feed the Chickens
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August 7, 2026 -Seal Training and Feeding Demonstration
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August 7, 2026 -Feed the Cows
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August 7, 2026 -Penguin Feeding Demonstration
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August 7, 2026 -Feed the Cows
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August 7, 2026 -Seal Training and Feeding Demonstration
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August 7, 2026Buildings and Farm-in-the-Zoo close
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August 7, 2026Gates close
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.
Groom the Goats
Journey to the barn to learn about the goats at the zoo and to have an opportunity to groom them.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
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August 8, 2026 -Early Bird Member Mornings
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August 8, 2026 -Buildings open
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August 8, 2026 -Second Saturday Garden Walks
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August 8, 2026 -Groom the Goats
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August 8, 2026 -Feed the Chickens
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August 8, 2026 -Seal Training and Feeding Demonstration
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August 8, 2026 -Feed the Cows
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August 8, 2026 -Ape Cognition & Care Demonstration
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August 8, 2026 -Penguin Feeding Demonstration
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August 8, 2026 -Feed the Cows
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August 8, 2026 -Seal Training and Feeding Demonstration
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August 8, 2026Farm-in-the-Zoo close
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August 8, 2026Buildings close
Second Saturday Garden Walks
Join fellow nature lovers for a free guided tour of Lincoln Park Zoo’s diverse plant life and ecosystems.
Groom the Goats
Journey to the barn to learn about the goats at the zoo and to have an opportunity to groom them.