The pigs hang out with us, they will go over to people’s yoga mats and flop over and ask for belly rubs, sometimes they’ll ...

The Lincoln Public Library, 145 Old River Road, will host Xen's Critters Farm Animal Petting Zoo on Friday, July 18, from 2 to 3 p.m.

A new herd of alpacas are now calling Lincoln Park Zoo their home as Chicago welcomes the species for the first time in 6 years.

CHICAGO — The Lincoln Park Zoo has introduced their new 6-year-old river otter named “Tucker.” He is a 6-year-old adult river otter who hails from Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot, North Dakota.

Thousands of runners on Sunday morning participated in Lincoln Park Zoo’s 47th annual Run for the Zoo, a longstanding tradition that helps raise money for the zoo’s wildlife conservation efforts.

Whether you're a Chicago native or just visiting, exploring your neighborhood is as easy as heading outside. With its easy-to-follow grid system, unique neighborhoods, and rich history, Chicago is the ...

The Lincoln Park Zoo is stepping up in the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking. The zoo has joined the Wildlife Confiscations Network, a program led by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Bird flu is being cited as the cause of the recent deaths of a Chilean flamingo and harbor seal at Lincoln Park Zoo, the zoo announced. The flamingo, named Teal, hatched last fall and “was just ...

Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo announced the death of a Harbor Seal and a Chilean Flamingo as a result of the Avian Influenza, a highly pathogenic disease in free-ranging waterfowls.

Looking for FREE indoor things to do in Chicago? Check out our list of free indoor playgrounds and more. Whether your kids enjoy exploring nature, climbing, or curling up with a good book, we’ve got ...

Penguin Encounter at Lincoln Park Zoo offers participants an up-close look at these fascinating birds for a zoo experience like no other!