Adults Night Out: Pride Party

Leave the kids at home and head to the zoo for Adults Night Out: Pride Party. Guests will enjoy unique animal chats, a live DJ, and multiple bars throughout the zoo at this after-hours event. No kids. No crowds. Just wandering around gardens and animal habitats with a beer, soda, cider, hard seltzer, or wine in hand. Sound fun? Join us! Proceeds benefit Lincoln Park Zoo and help the zoo stay free and open 365 days a year!

• Drag queen bingo with great prizes, hosted by Veronica Pop
• DJ All The Way Kay performing on Main Mall featuring all your favorite LGBTQIA+ artists
• Animal chats—visit your favorite animals and hear from the Lincoln Park Zoo team
• Lawn games and plenty of spaces to sit and enjoy the evening with friends and family
• Cash bars and plenty of food for purchase
• Complimentary face painting

What parts of the zoo will be open, and will I see animals?

Adults Night Out will take place throughout Lincoln Park Zoo's buildings and grounds.

Animals that live at Lincoln Park Zoo always have the choice to be indoors or out, in view of the public or not. This is a zoo policy that promotes positive animal welfare. We hope many animals will choose to be outside, but they may choose to spend their evening indoors.

Is this event accessible?

Yes! To learn about accessibility at Lincoln Park Zoo, please visit lpzoo.org/accessibility. To view the accessibility map of Lincoln Park Zoo, click here.

What are the age restrictions for this event?

18+. No one under this age will be permitted into the event. All guests must have a ticket.

Can I purchase tickets at the gate?

Maybe. If tickets remain available, a limited number of tickets will be for sale at the entrance gates. We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance, though, as this event always sells out quickly!

I am a member. How can I apply my membership benefits?

Members get 10% off registration for all zoo events. To redeem your member discount:

1. Click “BUY TICKETS” at the top of the event webpage to go to the Eventbrite page.

2. Click “Get tickets” on the top right of the Eventbrite page.

3. At the top of the ticketing page, look for the “Promo Code” box.

4. Enter the first three digits of your Lincoln Park Zoo membership number.

5. Click “Apply.”

6. Select the number of tickets you need and proceed to checkout.

Can I transfer my tickets or get a refund? What happens if there is inclement weather?

All Lincoln Park Zoo event tickets are nonrefundable. If you are not able to make it to the event, feel free to give your ticket to a friend or family member. All events will be held rain or shine. Please dress accordingly!

How do I enter the event and can I re-enter once checked in?

Enter the zoo at the East Gate on Cannon Drive and Fullerton Parkway (the zoo’s parking lot) or the West Gate at Stockton Drive and Webster Drive. Tickets can be scanned on your smartphone or on a printed sheet of paper. Re-entry is not permitted.

What items are prohibited at this event?

Lincoln Park Zoo has a strict policy of restricted items for this event. Please make note of the below items that are restricted for this event:

• NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES
• No water bottles, beverage containers, cans, or bottles
• No folding chairs
• No luggage of any kind
• No animals (with the exception of service animals)
• No coolers (unless medically required)
• No illegal substances
• No noisemakers or balloons
• No Segways or motorized scooters
• No thermal containers
• No weapons
• No remote-controlled aircrafts or drones
• No items deemed dangerous or inappropriate

Alcohol purchased outside the zoo is prohibited, and we ask that you refrain from smoking tobacco and cannabis inside the gates for the health and safety of our animals and visitors. Lincoln Park Zoo’s Code of Conduct can be found here.

No firearms or weapons of any kind are allowed, except for on-duty police or security personnel. For the safety of guests, staff, volunteers, and animals, all purses, bags, and other items carrying personal belongings are subject to inspection upon entry.

Lincoln Park Zoo follows CDC, city, and state public health guidelines.

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