When is Farm in the Zoo open?
Every day, 10 AM–3 PM.
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Farm in the Zoo
Navigate Petting Farm
- 4.5802 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 3 pm
A hands-on urban petting farm set within a leafy zoo setting, offering close encounters with friendly farm animals and seasonal demonstrations. Expect family-oriented activities, gentle walking paths, and cheerful, educational staff — ideal for kids, photographers, and anyone wanting a quick countryside feel in the city.
Quick answers
Farm in the Zoo in short
When is the best time to visit Farm in the Zoo?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Farm in the Zoo indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Farm in the Zoo?
1911 N Stockton Dr,Chicago, IL 60614.
Right now · 12:15 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 3 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
57°
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- Feels
- 55°
- Rain
- 21%
- Wind
- 6mph
- 1pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 3 pm- monday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–3 PM
Where and how
- 1 Farm in the Zoo
- 2 Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo · 3 min
- 3 Lincoln Park · 5 min
- 4 Kovler Lion House and Pepper Family Wildlife Center · 7 min
- 5 Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum · 17 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for small groups
- Good for large groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 802 reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Nature walks
- Weekend outings
- Playgrounds
- Wildlife viewing
- Picnic areas
The feel
- Casual
- Lively
- Family friendly
- Tourists
Around Old Town Triangle
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park ZooPark · 3 min walk
Good nowLincoln ParkPark · 5 min walk
Kovler Lion House and Pepper Family Wildlife CenterZoo · 7 min walk
Peggy Notebaert Nature MuseumMuseum · 17 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time