Zoo hours are MON-FRI: 11a-3p and SAT-SUN: 12p-4p
OPENING DAY!
May 30 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us to celebrate the beginning of the 2026 season!
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 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.