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Lincoln Park ZooLincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo, set within Chicago's Lincoln Park, was founded in 1868 and is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. Across about 14 hectares (35 acres) it cares for roughly 1,100 animals of some 200 species, with signature exhibits such as the Regenstein Center for African Apes and Regenstein African Journey. As one of the few free-admission zoos in the country, it welcomes more than three million visitors each year.

Opened
1868 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 158 years of history
Exterior of Lincoln Park Zoo
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Basic Information

TypeZoo
LocationUnited StatesChicago
Opened1868 Source
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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?
Admission is free. Lincoln Park Zoo is one of only a small number of zoos in the United States to offer free admission. Source
When was the zoo founded?
It was founded in 1868, making it one of the oldest zoos in the United States, and it houses about 1,100 animals across roughly 200 species. Source

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