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 guest. ALL AGES.
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Zoo hours are MON-FRI: 11a-3p and SAT-SUN: 12p-4p
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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 […]
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I Saw It At Lord’s Park Zoo! Animals from the Zoo’s Early Years — Elgin Historical Society
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 […]
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Closing Day
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.