OPENING DAY!
Join us to celebrate the beginning of the 2026 season!
9 events found.
Zoo hours are MON-FRI: 11am-3pm and SAT-SUN: 12-4pm
Events
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JG’s Reptile Road Show — Uncaged In The Zoo
Get up close and personal with live animals! ALL AGES.
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Underwater Archaeology (Shipwrecks) — Adventures In The Zoo
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.
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Chipmunks — Nature In Your Neighborhood With Miss Judy
AGES 3-7. Program made possible by a generous grant from the Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church.
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Chi-Town Exotics — Uncaged In The Zoo
Get up close and personal with live animals! ALL AGES.
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Chamber Music on the Fox
The New Vintage Strings are a contemporary string quartet known for their distinctive blend of jazz, classic rock, pop & alternative instrumental covers with a classical touch. Expect to hear a wide range of songs, ranging from jazz favorites to rock/pop & alternative hits from 1960’s to present! Bring chairs, blankets and lunch to enjoy […]
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Xenarthral Animals (Sloths and related) — Adventures In The Zoo
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.
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Stories Under the Hickory Tree — Presented by GAIL BORDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Bring your blankets, chairs, children & grandchildren to experience the energetic GBPL staff as they present animated musical and participatory animal themed programs which engage and educate all viewers (AGES 3-6 YRS).
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Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo featuring Xena the Sloth — Uncaged In The Zoo
Get up close and personal with live animals! ALL AGES.
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.