Lincoln Park Zoo

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Lincoln Park Zoo is a historic, free-admission zoological park in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, known for its diverse animal exhibits and conservation and education programs.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf nonprofit organization
tourist attraction
urban zoo
zoo
accreditation Association of Zoos and Aquariums
area approximately 35 acres
city Chicago
country United States
engagesIn animal behavior research
population biology research
urban wildlife research
focusesOn animal welfare
public education
wildlife conservation
foundedBy Chicago City Council
foundedIn 1868
governingBody Lincoln Park Zoological Society
hasCharacteristic free admission
historic
open to the public
year-round operation
hasCollection amphibians
birds
fish
invertebrates
mammals
reptiles
hasExhibit ape exhibit
big cat exhibit
bird exhibit
farm animal exhibit
reptile exhibit
hasFacility Farm-in-the-Zoo
Kovler Lion House
McCormick Bird House
Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo
Regenstein African Journey
Regenstein Center for African Apes
Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House
hasProgram community outreach program
conservation program
education program
hasResearchUnit Conservation & Science Department
hasWebsite https://www.lpzoo.org/
hosts ZooLights holiday event
seasonal events
isOneOf few free-admission zoos in the United States
oldest zoos in North America
locatedIn Chicago
Illinois
Lincoln Park
United States
managedBy Lincoln Park Zoological Society
memberOf Association of Zoos and Aquariums
name Lincoln Park Zoo
near Lake Michigan NERFINISHED
neighborhood Lincoln Park
nonprofitStatus 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
offers educational programs for adults
educational programs for children
guided tours
school group programs
summer camps
openingDate 1868
operator Lincoln Park Zoological Society
ownedBy Chicago Park District
partOf Lincoln Park (Chicago park system)
state Illinois

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