Special Parking for Chicago Air and Water Show

Lincoln Park Zoo is at the heart of the action for the annual Chicago Air and Water Show. This soaring event takes place in 2016 on Saturday and Sunday, August 20-21. Due to our close proximity to the event’s location at North Avenue Beach, we expect large crowds and traffic jams. If you choose to visit the zoo on this busy weekend, we highly encourage biking, walking or taking public transportation. Visitors can pre-purchase spots in the zoo's parking lot on Cannon Drive for $80 on August 20 and 21. (Day-of parking, if available, will be $45.) Please note that Individual, Household and Safari members will not receive free or reduced-rate parking in the zoo’s lot on these days. We appreciate your understanding during this busy weekend!