Zoo hours are MON-FRI: 11am-3pm and SAT-SUN: 12-4pm
Extirpated Illinois — Adventures In The Zoo
Learn about animals that aren’t extinct, but no longer live wild in Illinois
A drop-in program with a different science/nature topic. ALL AGES.
Program made possible by a generous grant from the Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church.
All programs are drop-ins and FREE! This year the Friends of Lords Park Zoo is underwriting 34 programs. Thank you to our many annual partners: Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Elgin, Chamber Music on the Fox, City of Elgin Parks & Recreation Department, Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin Historical Society, Elgin Public Museum, and Side Street Art Studio and, of course, to our many generous Elgin residents who donate money and their invaluable time volunteering.