Very nice zoo and a lot of animals, for the fact that it is free. We get to see the animals up close. There could be more restaurant food court type. The kids will love it.

It's not the biggest zoo in the world, but the price is sure right. It's a beautiful, well-manicured zoo. As much a botanical garden as a zoo. Loved the gorillas and chimpanzees. Lovely way to spend an afternoon with the kids. And right by the...More

Much bigger zoo than we expected. Very clean and well kept. I couldn't believe it was free.parking was hard but that was not a surprise. Well worth multiple hours!

Free, but parking is costly at $30. Clean, shady, good for strollers. Wonderful carousel for kiddos at only $3. Good exhibits. Wonderful nature boardwalk. Within waking distance of great places to eat around Lincoln Park area and Old Town

I have not visited the Zoo during normal business hours. I have only gone during Zoo Lights. It was one of the most magical holiday experiences I've ever had. It's very cold in Chicago in December, but luckily they serve hot beverages (alcoholic and not)...More

We love this zoo and walking around Lincoln Park. We come whenever we visit. I mean it is a FREE zoo and beautiful park, so what is not to like! (It is way better than NYC Central Park's zoo which isn't free.) In the summer...More

Not sure if there has been some sort of zoo breakout or escape but lots of the enclosures were empty. It’s A bit churlish to complain as there’s no official entrance fee (donations recommended) but with no sign of polar bears, wolves and other key...More