Saturday Night at the Zoo - An Adults Only Evening at Lincoln Park Zoo!
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Leave the kids at home and head to the zoo for Saturday Night at the Zoo - An Adults Only Evening at Lincoln Park Zoo. Guests can sip drinks while strolling through the zoo's lush gardens and visiting a variety of habitats where nearly 200 animal species live. The perfect start to warmer weather in Chicago with friends and family! There will be live music and a live DJ to get the party going for those looking to dance the night away. If that’s not enough, karaoke will be available at Foreman Pavilion with mics and lights for those who want to create their own show. Sound fun? Join us! Proceeds benefit Lincoln Park Zoo and help the zoo stay free and open 365 days a year! Plus, the extra benefit of NO KIDS ALLOWED, so it will be a grown-up only event!
TICKETED EVENT SUPEREARLY BIRD PRICE is at $15 as of 3/25/25 and then it goes up to pre-sale price at $25 after 4/5/25. Note prices go up every few weeks, so purchase ASAP to get the best price! BE AWARE THAT THIS WILL SELL OUT SO BEST TO BUY ASAP!
Click the link below to buy tickets on the ZOO website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-night-at-the-zoo-an-adults-only-evening-at-lincoln-park-zoo-tickets-1207743446159
Activities Include:
- - After-hours viewing of gardens and animal habitats
- Pop-up bars with beer, wine, seltzer, and canned cocktails for purchase throughout the zoo
- Concession stands with your favorite zoo foods available for purchase
- A live DJ playing your favorite hits
- Live Music
- Karaoke in the pavilion
- A fun photo booth and plenty of photo ops
- Lawn games and plenty of spaces to relax with friends and family
- Free rides on the Endangered Species Carousel
EARLY BIRD PRICE! DO NOT WAIT TO BUY YOUR TICKET AS THIS ALWAYS SELLS OUT & PRICES INCREASE CLOSER TO THE DATE. BUY YOUR TIX NOW EVEN IF NOT 100% SURE YOU CAN ATTEND, AS YOU CAN ALWAYS SELL THEM LATER!!!! YOU SNOOZE; YOU LOSE!
We normally do the winter holiday adult night, but due to the cold weather, we missed it this year. We always have an absolute blast at these adult-only events! Get pictures with different characters, see all the summer lights, drink wine or beer, ride the carousel, ride the Ferris wheel, visit the animals, listen to live music, and much more!
WHAT'S INCLUDED: Admission to Lincoln Park Zoo after-hours, live DJs, interactive games, giveaways & more! Plus, no kids!
You've never seen the zoo like this before! If you have never been to a night at the zoo, it is a fun event and a unique way to see the LPZ. There will be live DJs & Free carousel rides. Most of Lincoln Park Zoo's animal exhibits will be open for you to check out while sipping a drink! Drink & food vendors are all open late for this event too!
This is your chance to explore LPZ after the gates close. No kids. No crowds. Just strolling and sipping and getting some much-needed outside time. Adults Night Out will feature:
Proceeds benefit Lincoln Park Zoo and help the zoo stay free and open 365 days a year! Get your tickets now!
https://www.lpzoo.org/
https://www.lpzoo.org/zoo-map
https://www.facebook.com/events/1379970133441343
Enter thru the main WEST gate off of Stockton Drive/Webster by the lit up ComEd sign. We'll meet inside over by the Kovler Sea Lion Pool.
Zoo Policies:
-Most food, drink, and retail venues will be open. Food venues may be serving a limited menu or grab-and-go items to minimize risk.
-Credit cards are preferred for all payment transactions.
Event goes on rain, shine or cold so please dress accordingly and plan for the weather.
BUSES
#151 and #156 stop at the zoo’s West Gate (Stockton & Webster) and near the Farm-in-the-Zoo (Stockton & Armitage)
#22 stops near the zoo’s West Gate (exit at Clark & Webster) and Café Brauer Gate (exit at Clark & Armitage)
#36 stops near the zoo’s West Gate (exit at Clark & Webster) and Café Brauer Gate (exit at Clark & Armitage)
Parking
The zoo’s parking lot entrance is located at Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive (2400 North Cannon Drive, Chicago IL 60614). Parking rates range from $20-35 per day and include applicable parking taxes. Street parking is also available with parking meter in the area, but may difficult to find during this event. I suggest SpotHero or ParkWhiz to find cheaper parking. Public transportation or ride share are highly recommended.
PLEASE NOTE OUR CURRENT NO-SHOW POLICY:
- 3 no-shows without updating your rsvp, and you will not be able to sign up for future events for 3 months
- The cut-off time to update your rsvp is the start time of the event. If you miss the start time, then message the event host directly
- not checking in with the event host to notify them you have arrived (for walks, tours or festivals type of events)
- continual no-shows will result in removal from the group!
Saturday Night at the Zoo - An Adults Only Evening at Lincoln Park Zoo!