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Location
Best time
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
Visitor tip
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
Visitor tip
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
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.
What visitors say
This exhibit at the zoo is such a fun and interactive experience, especially for city kids who get the chance to learn where their food comes from. It’s family-friendly, walkable, and provides a unique opportunity to connect with farm…
Nice place special in the early morning if you have toddlers I'm going to enjoy it the animals are active they do have some decent restaurants but unfortunately the rabbits but nowhere to be found looks like it was too cold for them but…
The animals are very friendly. The animals want you to sit there with them all day but most people just spend a couple minutes with them. I look at the animals everyday because they understand a lot more than people think.
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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
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