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The Lincoln Park Zoo offers
a global safari in the heart of Chicago. See African elephants, Siberian
tigers, Guam rails, Virgin Islands boas or any of more than 1,100 animals
from regions all over the world.
In addition to serving the public as one of the last free-admission zoos
in the country, the Lincoln Park Zoo also takes its commitment to education
and conservation seriously. The Zoo offers a wide range of education programs
for children, adults, families, teachers, school groups and community groups,
reaching about 1.5 million people of all cultures and ages each year. The
Zoo works with business and civic leadership to develop programs that are
responsive to community needs and relevant to people's daily lives.
The Lincoln Park Zoo also participates in 31 out of 70 Species Survival
Plans (SSPs) established by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. An
SSP is a cooperative breeding program among North American zoos designed
to ensure genetic diversity of endangered species in captivity. The Zoo
participates in release programs for the Arabian oryx, Guam rail, and Bali
mynah.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lake Shore Drive at Fullerton Parkway
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 742-2000
Photos by Lincoln Park Zoo, 1999
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