Your Race Supports Your Zoo  

When you register for Run for the Zoo, you’re helping to care for more than 170 unique animal species at the zoo, funding expert care and conservation actions for over 250 wild species around the world, and making it possible for 3 million zoo visitors to connect with nature in the heart of Chicago each year. Thank you for your support! 

To learn more about Lincoln Park Zoo’s mission and work, visit this page. 

Did You Know?

It costs $108,000 per day to operate Lincoln Park Zoo! More than 80% of those operating costs are funded by memberships, donations, guests, and sales from event tickets, including Run for the Zoo. Your registration helps keep the zoo's gates open to all, 365 days a year.

How to Help

When you register for Run for the Zoo, you’ll automatically generate a personal fundraising page. You can access it through your dashboard by logging into your account. Share this page with friends, family, and co-workers, and post on social media so your supporters can contribute to your fundraiser!