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DON’T MISS!
November 29–January 5, 2020 (select nights)Wind your way through a labyrinth of 30,000 LED lights at this favorite holiday experience.
Monday Family NightsDecember 16, 23, and 30Avoid the crowds, enjoy unlimited free rides on the train and carousel, and bask in the sound of strolling carolers. Children eat FREE at Park Place Café (kids menu only) with the purchase of an adult entrée, and zoo members (individual level and above) get free parking!
Member CenterMembership has its perks: event discounts, exclusive previews, free parking, and a dedicated Member Center! While the former Member Lounge is now closed, members can visit the new Member Center near the East Gate. Don’t forget to give the gift of membership this holiday season!
SPECIAL TICKETED EVENTS
Members-Only NightMembership serves as ticketFriday, November 22
Holiday Market Presented by the Illinois LotteryTuesday, December 3
Adults Night Out: Holidaze!Thursday, December 5
Brewlights Presented by Louis Glunz Beer, Inc. Thursday, December 12
Breakfast with SantaSunday, December 15
The Chris White Trio Tribute to A Charlie Brown ChristmasSunday, December 15
Zoo Year’s EveTuesday, December 31
GlowFlow Yoga Sunday, January 5
To purchase tickets, visit lpzoo.org/zoolights 25 Years of
Chicago’s Beloved, Free Holiday TraditionProceeds from our events help keep Lincoln Park Zoo open and free to all 365 days a year.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSORS
WITH THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTING SPONSORS SCHEDULE Open 4:30–9 p.m.*
ZooLights Evenings
Monday Family Nights
*Early closure on December 31
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Carlson Cottage
The Lincoln ParkConservatory
RegensteinAfrican Journey
Walter FamilyArctic Tundra
Robert and Mayari Pritzker
Penguin Cove
McCormickBird House(closed for ZooLights)
Safari Café
Gift Shop
Bird’s Eye Bar & GrillSearle
Visitor CenterLionel
Train Adventure
RegensteinMacaque
Forest
SouthLagoon
MainParking
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EastLot
Eadie Levy’sLandmark Café
PritzkerFamily
Children’sZoo
RegensteinSmall Mammal-Reptile House
South Lawn
MAIN MALL
ForemanPavilion
KovlerSeal Pool AT&T
Endangered Species Carousel
Park Place Café
Helen BrachPrimate House
RegensteinCenter for
African Apes
NatureBoardwalk
Farm-in-the-Zoo(closed for ZooLights)
NatureBoardwalk
South Pond
Foreman Island
Camel & Zebra
Peoples GasEducation
Pavilion
Main Barn
The Patio at Café Brauer
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Learn more at lpzoo.org/pride
WINTER ATTRACTIONS1 Arctic Artists Ice Carving Watch
sculptors create magic out of ice on Friday–Sunday evenings.
2 Joyful Gift Shopping Browse gifts, ornaments, toys, and more.
3 Photos with Santa Visit Santa at his workshop before he heads back to the North Pole on December 23. Professional photos for purchase.
4 Winter Wonderlawn Be amazed by a light show set to classic holiday tunes. The show repeats every two minutes.
5 Candy Cane Lane Walk through a forest of candy canes!
6 Strolling Holiday Carolers Follow the group across zoo grounds on Monday–Thursday evenings. Caroling begins at 5 p.m. at the Main Stage.
7 Birds of a Feather Flock through a display of 3D flamingos while traveling under illuminated feathers.
8 Snowy’s Spirits & S’more Stop by this brand new holiday pop-up featuring food, drinks, and holiday decor galore!
LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS!
9 Secrets of the Zoo Station Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo? Each Sunday at 6-6:45 p.m., uncover the secrets of how our zookeepers provide excellent care for animals.
10 Giraffes & Aardvarks Q&A Session Whether stretching for a tasty leaf or napping in a burrow, the animals
Welcome to ZooLights 2019!
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at Regenstein African Journey have all sorts of preferences. Each Sunday at 7-7:30 p.m., learn more about the different evolutionary tracts of Africa’s iconic species during this educational Q&A.
11 Meet a Keeper Every night at 7:30 p.m. in the Regenstein Small-Mammal Reptile House Gallery, learn from the zoo experts that take animal care to the next level.
EXPERIENCES Tickets: $3 each, $27 for 10, $51
for 20. Purchase at all attractions except Cookie Decorating. Member discounts available on tickets purchased in Member Center.
12 Cookie Decorating 2 Tickets
13 Lionel Train Adventure 1 Ticket
14 AT&T Endangered Species Carousel 1 Ticket
15 Ferris Wheel 2 Tickets
16 Light Maze Presented By Invesco QQQ 1 Ticket
EAT AND DRINKA Safari Café Festive drinks, wine,
snacks, and a variety of beers from Louis Glunz Beer, Inc.
B Eadie Levy’s Landmark Café Chicago-style snacks and festive
beers and beverages.
C Snack & Drink Quick Stop
D Park Place Café Mexican food, Italian fare, deli sandwiches, burgers, holiday treats, coffee, hot chocolate, warm spiced wine, and beer.
E The Patio at Café Brauer Festive drinks and specialty hot chocolate.
F Louis Glunz Beer, Inc. Pop-Up
G Snowy’s Spirits & S’more Warm up with some spiked slushies, ho ho ho-t chocolate, s’mores, and more.
Pick up 3D glasses at the Gift Shop or
Snowy’s Spirits & S’more.
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Entrance Gates
Emergency & First Aid
Accessible Restrooms
All-Gender Restrooms
ATM
Pay-to-Park Kiosk
Information
Member Center
Wheelchairs, Strollers, Lockers
During ZooLights, all animal exhibits are open except McCormick Bird House and Farm-in-the-Zoo pending animal care needs.
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Ride-sharingFrom Nov 29 through Jan 5, all ride-share pickups and drop-offs must take place at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Stockton Drive.