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Lincoln Park Zoo

Raise money for Lincoln Park Zoo

Mission

Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of Chicago and by advancing the highest quality of animal care, education, science and conservation.

Funding

Lincoln Park Zoo is a privately managed institution that depends primarily on the support of its visitors, members and donors to remain open and free every day. More than two-thirds of the zoo’s operating budget is provided by revenue from its food service, retail shops, parking, and fund-raising activities. The remaining portion is provided by a fixed annual subsidy from the Chicago Park District.

How to Help
You automatically have a fundraising page when you register for Run For The Zoo. You can access it through your dashboard by logging into your Race Roster account. Share your fundraising page with your friends, family, co-workers and on social media so they can contribute to your fundraising goal!

Top Fundraiser Rewards

Run for the Zoo's top fundraiser will receive an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Lincoln Park Zoo. Start fundraising today!


New This Year!

Participants donating a minimum of $25 will receive a commemorative supporter medal (limit one per participant).

Teams

Click on a team below to make a donation.

Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Jun 04 Sylvia Hernandez $27.48
Jun 04 Meghan Blake $27.48
Jun 04 Anonymous $27.48
Jun 04 Anonymous $25.00
Jun 04 Mark Muething Undisclosed amount
Jun 04 Anonymous $27.48
Jun 04 Eva Byerley I never realized how much I appreciate a free zoo within a few blocks of my house, until the option to visit was taken away. Thank you. $27.48
Jun 04 Shelley Fox $11.50
Jun 04 Sarah DiNovo $11.50
Jun 04 Denise Stefan To the awesome Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo! Undisclosed amount