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Farm in the Zoo
📍 1911 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614🌐 www.lpzoo.org/exhibits/farm-in-the-zoo
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–3 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–3 PM |
About Farm in the Zoo
Barns & pens for visiting farm animals. Cows, chickens & pigs on display, plus an edible garden with hands-on activities like planting. Farm in the Zoo features an interactive edible garden where visitors can participate in hands-on planting activities, combining agricultural education with direct participation in food production. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 809 visitors.
Quick Facts
💡 Did You Know?
- Farm in the Zoo features an interactive edible garden where visitors can participate in hands-on planting activities, combining agricultural education with direct participation in food production
- The attraction serves as an educational resource specifically designed to help urban children understand where their food comes from, addressing a gap in agricultural literacy for city-dwelling populations
- The Farm in the Zoo space is available as a rentable event venue, making it a multi-functional educational and community space within Lincoln Park Zoo
- Visitors can engage in direct animal interactions including brushing goats, petting goats, and feeding cows, providing tactile learning experiences with farm animals
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit early in the morning, especially with toddlers, as the farm animals are most active and engaged during these hours, providing a better interactive experience
- Take time to observe and interact with the animals beyond a quick glance—visitors note that the animals are very responsive and understanding, and spending more than a few minutes allows for a deeper connection and better educational experience
- Farm in the Zoo is a free attraction within the Chicago Zoo, making it an excellent no-cost option for families to learn where food comes from and experience farm life without admission fees
- Plan to engage with interactive activities like brushing and petting goats, feeding cows, and watching chicks hatch—these hands-on experiences are highlighted as the most memorable and educational aspects for both children and adults
- The farm animals, particularly ponies and pigs, are well-maintained and friendly; note that some animals like rabbits may not be visible during colder weather, so check conditions before visiting if seeing specific animals is important
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