The Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the top family-friendly, free locations in all of Chicago. LPZ has a host of daily, monthly, and annual events that offer unique experiences and cater to a vast swath of people. Daily, one can: Join seal training and feeding Enjoy an animal meet ‘n greet in the small mammal-reptile house Use technology to study snow monkeys Get up-close with polar bears Join scientists in studying ape cognition and care Partake in free-flight bird feeding In addition to daily activities, LPZ has an array of events that cater to a variety of segments of the population. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, LPZ's Nature Boardwalk features live music from an assortment of genres through the end of September. Second Saturdays through September, LPZ's Horticulture Department also provides free walking tours of the picturesque gardens. A donut festival will take place at LPZ on September 8th, featuring samples of the city's best circular fried dough. And—how about this—a Big Lebowski Festival will take place on September 14th and 15th to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the iconic neo-noir Cohen Brothers' film. LPZ will screen The Big Lebowski, there will be a CCR tribute band, and everyone is encouraged to dress up! While marveling at the incredible biodiversity of Planet Earth's animal kingdom, soak up the beautiful views of Lincoln Park. LP is genuinely one of the most beautiful locations in all of Chicago, featuring the cityscape in the background, while surrounded by luxurious green spaces. For those looking to update their Instagram, the Wood Pavilion in Lincoln Park Zoo typically ranks as one of the top-10 most photogenic locations in all of Chicago. If you get hungry and don't mind the price, check out North Pond. They consistently rank as one of the top restaurants in the entire city concerning food, as well as the view.
