Lords Park Zoo - Elgin, Illinois

Lords Park Zoo - Elgin, Illinois Friends of Lords Park Zoo is a non-profit which underwrites free educational programs in the Tefft Farm area of Lords Park.
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This page is operated by Friends of Lords Park Zoo, a non-profit group that raises funds for a viable and sustainable zoo for the public in Lords Park in Elgin, IL. FLPZ has partnerships with the city of Elgin, Elgin Public Museum, Gail Borden Library, Elgin Historical Society and other Elgin community groups committed to keeping the farm zoo open and expanding educational outreach. FLPZ appreciat

es donations in the form of volunteer time and monetary donations. If you would like to donate your time by becoming a volunteer greeter/counter or helping with special events, please contact Terry Gabel at [email protected]. FLPZ greatly appreciates any type of donation from the public to help maintain the zoo and keep the animals thriving.

12/06/2025
11/10/2025
Meet the Bison rescheduled to this Saturday, November 1st, at 2 pm. We have a considerable number of open slots. Call 8...
10/29/2025

Meet the Bison rescheduled to this Saturday, November 1st, at 2 pm. We have a considerable number of open slots. Call 847-741-6655 to make a reservation for our last meet the bison for 2025!

10/20/2025

Consisting of 4,000 acres of restored, remnant prairie, Nachusa Grasslands is home to 180 species of birds, more than 700 native plant species and a herd of bison.

Zoo 2025To our 10,000+ visitors we look forward to seeing you in 2026. Your smiles and laughter are priceless. On beha...
08/15/2025

Zoo 2025
To our 10,000+ visitors we look forward to seeing you in 2026. Your smiles and laughter are priceless.

On behalf of the Friends of the Lords Park Zoo we extend our thanks to:
🦬 City of Elgin staff - Mike Adams, Greg Hulke, the Public Works crew and Zoo staff - Katie, Emmali, Jordyn, Zayra and Alize.
🦬 Local Farmers - Will Duchaj-sheep, Mike Kenyon-cows, Judy Krog-pigs, Felipe Burciaga-mini horses, donkey and Double J. Ranch-alpacas.
🦬 Annual partners - Elgin Parks and Recreation Dept., Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin Public Museum, Elgin History Museum, Chamber Music on the Fox, Side Street Studio Arts, Bethlehem Evangelical Church and the many residents who donated money and their invaluable time by volunteering.

We look forward to 2026 and invite everyone to visit our new website FLPZ.org.

George and Mary Lord, your legacy lives on!

Friends of Lords Park Zoo is Committed to the Preservation and Enhancement of Tefft Farm Zoo through events and activities.

08/06/2025
08/04/2025

Last day zoo is open for the summer -
August 10, 12-4

Lords Park Zoo was on Fox News this morning!
07/28/2025

Lords Park Zoo was on Fox News this morning!

07/28/2025

Programs are FREE and take place at the Tefft Farm Zoo! Our calenders are filling up with summer ending programs!

August 2 - Uncaged in the Zoo - 12:30-1:30pm - Deb the Frog Lady - 🐸🐸🐸 presented by Elgin Public Musuem

August 3 - Mariachi Concert - 2:00-3:00pm - Felipe Mendoza Band - 🎶🪇🎺

August 4 - Chamber Music on the Fox - 12:00-1:00pm - 🎶🎻 🎼

August 7 - Stories Under the Hickory Tree - 11:am-12:00pm - presented by Gail Borden Library 📚 📖

August 8 - Nature in Your Neighborhood - 11:30am - 12:30pm - Bison - storytime and craft - presented by Elgin Public Museum - 🦬🦬🦬

August 9 - I Saw it at Lords Park Zoo - 1:00-3:00pm - Animals from the Zoo’s Early Years - Bears, snakes and lion Oh, My! - stories and crafts from past residents of the zoo - presented by Elgin History Museum - 🦁🫎🐍

August 10 - Noon -4:00pm - Last Day - Zoo closed for the Summer !

07/27/2025

Spike sure was showing off yesterday, letting everyone touch the velvet on his antlers! This kind of moment is what makes our Meet the Bison program special. Only 15 people, ages 5+, are allowed each month Feb-Oct for the behind the scenes event that gets you this close to the elk and bison (though touching the bison is not recommended!). August is already fully booked but there are still September 27th and October 25th openings. Email [email protected] for more info or to reserve your spots -- $5 each. Photo: Mike Danahey.

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Hiawatha Drive
Elgin, IL
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