Anyone else missing leisurely walks through Lincoln Park Zoo? The free institution is closed to the public right now, but the humans behind the scenes are offering a calendar full of virtual programming to tide you over. Meet animals through your computer screen, sit in on a career panel or participate in the zoo's annual fun run from home. Take a closer look at the lineup below and be sure to book tickets in advance—proceeds support Chicago's last free zoo.
Virtual Meet-and-Greet with a Lincoln Park Zoo Animal
Saturdays at 10am: May 2, 16 and 30
Beer & Conservation: A Virtual Happy Hour with Lincoln Park Zoo
Thursdays at 5:30pm: May 7, 14, 21 and 28
Virtual History Tour of Lincoln Park Zoo with Adam Selzer of Mysterious Chicago
Saturdays at 10am: May 9 and 23
Virtual Breakfast with the Animals: Great Apes & Primates
Sundays at 10am, May 10 and 24
Virtual Career Panel with Lincoln Park Zoo Experts
Tuesday at 4pm: May 26
Virtual Run for the Zoo
Through Sunday, June 7
Virtual Zoomba at the Zoo
Sunday, June 28 at 9:30am