The oldest zoo in the country, Lincoln Park Zoo began in 1868 with the gift of a pair of swans. Today, 3 million visitors each year come to the zoo to watch, listen to, delight in and learn from more than 1,000 mammals, reptiles and birds. Lincoln Park Zoo is committed to wildlife... more

Open to the public for guided and non-guided tours of the zoos large variety of exotic animals. Educational programs available on zoo premises or can be arranged for your school, nursing home or birthday party. Non-profit state and federally approved zoo since 1989.