The Best 10 Zoo in Chicagoland, IL

Ranked by rating across 39,000 customer reviews. Updated November 2026.

  1. Lincoln Park Zoo

    1. Lincoln Park Zoo

    4.6 (39000 reviews)

    One of the oldest zoos in the country and still totally free. Giraffes, gorillas, and a great reptile house, plus the Nature Boardwalk right next door.