2019-Adults Night Out at the Lincoln Park Zoo – December 5, 2019- Chicago

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

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!

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.

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