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.

A Big Thank You! Celebrating Our Friends of Lords Park Zoo Volunteers (and a Save the Date!)What a fantastic turnout for...
08/14/2026

A Big Thank You!
Celebrating Our Friends of Lords Park Zoo Volunteers (and a Save the Date!)
What a fantastic turnout for our FLPZ Volunteer Appreciation Picnic! While the weather had other plans for our outdoor gathering, moving indoors to the Elgin Public Museum made the event even more special.
An enormous thank you to Sharry Blazier for generously hosting us and opening up the museum’s beautiful space on such short notice. We are so grateful for her flexibility and warm hospitality.
Thank you to each and every one of our volunteers. Your dedication, energy, and commitment are the heart of everything we do for the zoo and our community.
Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for the return of our FLPZ Fall Fundraiser on October 18! Keep an eye out for more details and ticket information coming soon. Thank you for everything you do for FLPZ—we couldn't do it without you!

08/11/2026

Today's program, "Extirpated Illinois" has been canceled due to weather conditions. Thursday's program, "Stories Under the Hickory Tree" will be presented at 11:30am if weather permits. Watch this space!

08/07/2026

Coming up in the final week of our season...

Saturday, 8/08 Incredible Bats! 12:30pm

Sunday, 8/09 The Remnants perform folk and bluegrass music 2:30pm

Tuesday, 8/11 “Extirpated Illinois” presented by Elgin Public Museum

Thursday, 8/13 Stories Under the Hickory Tree presented by Gail Borden Public Library

Saturday, 8/15 "I Saw It at Lords Park Zoo" presented by Elgin History Museum

Sunday, 8/16 Last day of the season

SAVE THE DATE! - Sunday, October 18, 2026 for the return of our Annual Fundraiser Gala at Grumpy Goat Tavern.
Watch this space for details!

Nice pictures of the Burlington herd!
08/02/2026

Nice pictures of the Burlington herd!

07/21/2026

Happening today, Tuesday, July 21- Adventures in the Zoo - When Illinois Was An Ocean! 11am-12:30 All ages!

Saturday, July 25 - Deb the Frog Lady 12:30-1:30pm

07/14/2026

Chamber Music on the Fox concert has been rescheduled to Monday, July 27 at 12 noon!

07/12/2026

7/13/2026 Chamber Music on the Fox Cancelled. Watch Here for a New Date!!!

07/11/2026

Events coming up...
Wings and Talons Raptors - Saturday, 7/11 12:30-1:30
Mariachi Concert - Sunday, 7/12 2:00-3:15
Adventures in the Zoo - Teeth Tell All Tuesday, 7/14 11-12:30
Nature In Your Neighborhood - Bugs Friday, 7/17 11:30-12:30

Visit FLPZ.ORG for more program listings
07/06/2026

Visit FLPZ.ORG for more program listings

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

07/06/2026

July 8 - You Butter Believe It-Elgin’s Dairy History - Let’s make Butter! presented by Elgin History Museum - 1-3pm

July 9- Stories Under the Hickory Tree - presented by Gail Borden Library - 11-12pm

July 11 - Wings and Talons Raptors - presented by Elgin Public Museum - 12:30-1:30pm

July 12 - Mariachi - 2 - 3:15pm

July 13 - Chamber Music on the Fox / The Outset Trio - 12-1pm - CANCELLED

July 14 - Teeth Tell All - presented by Elgin Public Museum - 11-12:30pm

Free and held in Tefft Farm Area @ the Zoo!

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Hiawatha Drive
Elgin, IL
60120

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