One of the last free zoos in the United States, housing over 1,100 animals in a stunning urban setting along Lake Michigan's shoreline. Highlights include great apes, polar bears, lions, and a naturalistic African savanna habitat.
Good to know
- Hours
- Daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (grounds open earlier)
- Best for
- families, free activities, kids, wildlife
Location
2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
41.9220, -87.6337 View on map
Tips for visiting
- Free parking nearby early in the morning. The zoo gets crowded on weekends
- visit on weekday mornings.