Turn Lincoln Park into a playground with an app-led scavenger hunt that guides teams through zoo exhibits, monuments, and lakeside paths. Start anytime, solve location puzzles, and capture photo challenges over 1.5–2 hours.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The morning air over Lincoln Park feels purposeful: walkers loop the paths, gulls wheel above the lake, and the zoo’s stone facades throw clean shadows on the pavement. In this app-led scavenger hunt, the city becomes a playable map—plaques, statues, and tucked-away artworks turn into checkpoints, and each solved puzzle nudges the group forward.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—able to walk 2–3 miles with occasional standing and bending for clues
Wildlife
History
Lincoln Park Zoo began in the late 1800s as a public menagerie and has grown into a free urban zoo with historic monuments and century-old landscape features.
Conservation
Follow zoo rules: do not feed animals, stick to paved paths to minimize trampling, and pack out trash; support on-site conservation programs if you can.
Reserve your spot on the Self Guided Scavenger Hunt Lincoln Park Zoo per Scavenger Hunt today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download the App Before You Arrive
Redeem your voucher and sign into Let’s Roam on your mobile device so you can start immediately without cellular delays.
Carry a Power Bank
Photo challenges and GPS tracking drain batteries—bring a charger to avoid interrupting your hunt.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
Expect mostly paved walking with some grassy sidetracks; sturdy shoes keep the pace fun for the whole group.
Timing to Avoid Crowds
Begin early morning or later afternoon on weekdays to reduce lines at exhibits and wide pedestrian congestion.
Smartphone with Let’s Roam App
Required to redeem the voucher, follow the route, and complete interactive tasks.
Portable Charger
Keeps your device powered through photo prompts and GPS use.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Supports 1.5–2 hours of mixed pavement and lawn walking.
Reusable Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is critical during warm months and keeps the group moving.
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