Zoo hours are MON-FRI: 11am-3pm and SAT-SUN: 12-4pm
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 […]
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.
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).
Get up close and personal with live animals! ALL AGES.
Special thanks to the Elgin Historical Society for their extensive research and historical contributions to this display. ALL AGES.
Join the Elgin Historical Society’s staff and volunteers as they lead families in old fashioned lawn games. Children can make a toy to bring home. AGES 3-8 YRS. Program made possible by a generous grant from Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church.
AGES 3-7. Program made possible by a generous grant from the Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Bring your children to enjoy and participate in making art inspired by the animals and plants in Tefft Farm. AGES 4-7 YRS. Program made possible by a generous grant from the Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church.
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.
Get up close and personal with live animals! ALL AGES.
Learn about real animals that inspired un-real ones, like the unicorn, griffin, dragon. 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.
AGES 3-7. 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.
