Adults Night Out at the Lincoln Park Zoo on December 5, 2019 from 6:30pm to 10pm. 18+ Tickets are $15 and $12 for zoo members and $20 at the door.
Attractions & Experiences:
Photos with Santa: Visit Santa at his workshop. Professional photos for purchase.
Light Maze Presented by Invesco QQQ: Complimentary entry!
Take FREE rides on the AT&T Endangered Species Carousel
Ugly Sweater Contest: Come dressed in your ugliest, most astonishing holiday sweater for the chance to win two tickets to an upcoming event at Lincoln Park Zoo!
Winter Wonderlawn: Be amazed by a light show set to classic holiday tunes. The show repeats every two minutes.
Candy Cane Lane: Walk through a forest of candy canes!
Music on the Main Stage Joyful gift shopping. Browse gifts, ornaments, toys, and more at the Gift Shop
Pop-up bars scattered around grounds
Chats & Enrichment:
Snow Monkey Science: Humans aren’t the only primates that use technology. Find out how we use touchscreens to study thinking and learning in Japanese macaques.
Takin Feed and Chat: What weighs 600 pounds and sports thick, curled horns? A Sichuan takin! Stop by this educational chat to learn more about this majestic mammal.
Pygmy Hippo Chat: Come learn why scientists must get creative when studying and caring for these secretive mammals.
Lettuce with Luigi: Get a real-life, and real slow, example of world-class animal care in action. Different animals require different diets, which lead to better individual welfare, and Luigi’s preference for lettuce is undeniable!
Mobile Learning Stations:
Build a Primate: From eyes and ears to nose and tail, primates may seem the same, but they all have unique adaptations that help them survive! Try your hand at building a primate.
Chance for Change: How would life be different without the seasons? Spin the wheel to find out what happens to wildlife when the seasons shift.
Snowy’s Spirits & S’more:
Warm up with some spiked slushies, Ho-Ho-Ho-t chocolate, s’mores, and more at this holiday pop-up. Festive drinks include:
– Dirty Snowman Irish Coffee
– Mrs. Claus’ Apple Cider
– Mr. Claus’ Sangria
– Ho-Ho-Ho-t Chocolate
– Snowy’s Spiked Slushies
– House red and white wine
– Holiday beer