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On this special night at ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd, all blinking and moving lights are static or greatly slowed down, and music is softened or silenced. Capacity is limited to foster a safe and enjoyable guest experience, meaning there’s more space to enjoy the beautiful lights with your family and friends!
All ZooLights attractions (Light Lounge, Ferris wheel, Endangered Species Carousel, Gorilla Trek VR Experience) will be open. Santa will be present for photos, and cookie decorating will be available. The South Lawn Light Show will be set to static/non-flashing.
Lincoln Park Zoo works to minimize barriers and ensure that everyone can fully experience the zoo. The zoo is dedicated to ensuring that programs, spaces, and facilities are accessible to all. Please visit lpzoo.org/accessibility for more information.
Accessibility Map
Lincoln Park Zoo’s Accessibility Map is a high-contrast version of the zoo’s map. It identifies locations with high sensory experiences, low sensory experiences, captioned videos, tactile experiences, benches and rest stops, and spots to burn off some energy. The map also marks the lengths of zoo paths to help determine travel distance and time and location of accessibility resources and amenities.
You can access a PDF of this map here or use an interactive map on your browser or mobile device here.
Did You Know?
Your ticket purchase helps keep Chicago’s zoo free to all, 365 days a year!
Buying tickets to events like Sensory Friendly Night at ZooLights is a way to support your zoo. Proceeds from ticketed events helps keep Lincoln Park Zoo free and provide expert care to more than 650+ animals from individual diets to veterinary care.