Haunted History Tours
Visitors join author and podcaster Adam Selzer for an approximately 75-minute walking tour exploring notable locations in and around Lincoln Park Zoo. The experience delves into the grounds' cemetery roots and locations from its allegedly haunted history. While the tour traverses the zoo grounds, animal buildings and dining venues remain closed. If inclement weather occurs, the tour is moved indoors.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Members $28; nonmembers $35. All guests must have a ticket.
Hours
7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. tours are available throughout the month, and 8:30 p.m. tours run October 13–28.
Parking
Paid parking is available at the zoo’s lot at Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive. Rideshare drop-off and pick-up are recommended outside Café Brauer. The zoo is accessible by CTA train via the Armitage and Fullerton stations and by bus via routes 22, 36, 151, and 156.
Accessibility
The event is accessible, and guests can email access@lpzoo.org for accommodation details.
Pets
Pets are not allowed; service animals are welcome.
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Tickets must be purchased online in advance, as gate ticket sales are not available.
- Arrive with your ticket ready on your smartphone at The Patio at Café Brauer; re-entry is not allowed once the tour starts.
- Outside food and beverages, filled water bottles, folding chairs, and smoking are prohibited inside the zoo gates.
Special Events & Promotions
- 7 p.m. tours are offered throughout the October schedule; 8:30 p.m. tours run October 13–28.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the age restrictions for the tour?
The tour is open to guests ages 16 and older, and all attendees must have their own ticket.
What happens in the event of bad weather?
Tours are held rain or shine, but the tour will move indoors in the event of inclement weather.
Can tickets be refunded or transferred to another date?
Tickets are nonrefundable and non-transferable to another event, but you may give your ticket to another person aged 16 or older.
Will animal exhibits and food concessions be open?
No, animal houses and zoo food and beverage locations will not be open during the event.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No, you do not need to print your ticket; it can be scanned directly from your smartphone upon arrival.
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