Lincoln Park Zoo’s Mission Statement
Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of Chicago and by exhibiting leadership and advancing the highest quality of animal care, education, science and conservation.

Women’s Board Mission Statement
Formally established in 1977, the Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo is comprised of about 90 active members from Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The Women’s Board was created and organized to provide supportive funds and service to The Lincoln Park Zoological Society and to aid the Society in its efforts to improve Lincoln Park Zoo.