Chamber Music on the Fox
MUSIC ACTS TBD. Bring chairs, blankets and lunch to enjoy these outstanding classical outdoor concerts under the bucolic shade of Tefft Farm’s trees. All ages welcome!
Zoo hours are MON-FRI: 11a-3p and SAT-SUN: 12p-4p
MUSIC ACTS TBD. Bring chairs, blankets and lunch to enjoy these outstanding classical outdoor concerts under the bucolic shade of Tefft Farm’s trees. All ages welcome!
Get up close and personal with live animals! ALL AGES.
Learn about animals that aren’t extinct, but no longer live wild in Illinois A drop-in program with a different science/nature guest. ALL AGES.
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 […]
Lords Park Zoo opened in 1895 and was once home to bears, snakes and even a lion! Come visit the modern Tefft Farm Zoo and make crafts to help remember […]
We will remain open through August 16, 2026.
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.