Aquatic Show
Date: Thu., May. 23, 10 a.m.The newest permanent Oceanarium show features sea lions, penguins, dolphins, beluga whales and other aquatic life. Show times vary. READ MORE
The newest permanent Oceanarium show features sea lions, penguins, dolphins, beluga whales and other aquatic life. Show times vary. READ MORE
This downtown farmers market takes place weekly until the end of the summer and features some of the Midwest's best fresh produce including flowers, fruit and v... READ MORE
This exhibit looks at clothing from around the world and throughout history as selected by Chicago fashion designer Maria Pinto. See a rain coat made of seal in... READ MORE
Wear your oldest clothes to the giant tomato fight, where participants drink beer, listen to live music and throw thousands of tomatoes at each other, similar t... READ MORE
Children ages 2-5 and their parents practice animal-inspired yoga poses from 10 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday from June to September. READ MORE
The zoo offers the basic yoga class - aimed at beginner and intermediate levels - every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from June to September. READ MORE
The annual event features a 5K run, 10K run or 5K "Fun Walk." Each race occurs throughout the zoo grounds and children can participate in the Safari Stampede, a... READ MORE
The zoo's horticulturists take guests on a tour where they learn about various plants in the zoo's gardens. READ MORE
The zoo's horticulturists discuss the flower in a short presentation and then take guests on a walk of the zoo's grounds. READ MORE
A horticulturist and zoo expert take guests on an after hours tour of the zoo, where they learn about animals' nighttime behaviors. READ MORE
Families with children ages 5-12 bring and pitch their own tents, enjoy dinner, visit some of the zoo's animals, take part in a campfire, make s'mores and learn... READ MORE
The zoo's horticulturists discuss native Midwestern flowers in a short presentation and then take guests on a walk of the zoo's grounds. READ MORE
Raise money for the zoo's gardens through an evening of wine, small bites, live music and more. READ MORE
Zoo members and their guests can enjoy a members-only morning. READ MORE
Explore the universe and its toughest questions with this interactive exhibit showing the universe's evolution during the past 13.7 billion years. READ MORE