The Green Scene

By dedicating ourselves to being one of Chicago's premier green institutions, Lincoln Park Zoo is helping preserve the Earth's delicate ecosystems as well as the plants and animals that call them home. By following the easy tips in our online Green Guide, you can help us in our quest to preserve the world’s wildlife.

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Generous support for Lincoln Park Zoo’s environmental initiatives provided by

Greening the zoo...
and what you can do too!

Sustainability Improvement Plan – A comprehensive, multi-year plan to improve the zoo’s environmental impact

Lincoln Park Zoo's Environmental Accomplishments and goals

Green Guide - by following the easy tips below you can help us in our quest to preserve the world's wildlife.
Conserve Energy
Shop Responsibly
Recycle Reduce Reuse
Cut Down on Pollution
Save Water
Additional Resources

Stay green on the go! Download our portable Lincoln Park Zoo Green Guide (PDF).

The zoo’s first solar panels have been installed thanks to a grant from:

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