Daily Programs

Our daily free activities last approximately 10 minutes and are open to all ages.


Schedule at a Glance

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Times vary Malott Family Penguin Encounters
Select dates, paid activity
11 a.m. Jamaican Iguana Care
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
11:30 a.m. Seal Training & Feeding
Daily
11:30 a.m. Monkey Cognition
Mon – Fri
1:30 p.m. Ape Cognition & Care
Mon – Fri
2:00 p.m. Seal Training & Feeding
Daily
2:00 p.m. Penguin Feedings
Mon – Fri
Penguins surround a crouching zookeeper with food.

Malott Family Penguin Encounters

Robert & Mayari Pritzker Penguin Cove
Paid experience, Select dates May – October
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A trainer inspects a seal's mouth while holding a click stick.

Seal Training & Feeding

Kovler Seal Pool
Free activity, 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m., Daily

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Gorillas stand in the Ape Exhibit.

Ape Cognition & Care

Regenstein Center for African Apes
Free activity, 1:30 p.m., Daily

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Jamaican Iguana Care

Regenstein Small Mammal Reptile House
11:00 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays

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Monkey Cognition

Regenstein Macaque Forest
11:30 a.m., Monday–Friday

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Penguin with a fish in its mouth.

Penguin Feedings

Robert and Mayari Pritzker Penguin Cove
2:00 p.m., Daily, ending December 1

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Disclaimer:

Some of this season’s activities listed below; however, all programs are subject to change and cancellation due to animal needs, inclement weather, or to ensure public safety. Additional programs may happen spontaneously around the zoo at various times.

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