Lincoln Children's Zoo

A zoo in Lincoln, Nebraska, built so children can get close to its animals.

1222 S 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68502 · Lincoln, NE

About Lincoln Children's Zoo

Lincoln Children's Zoo is designed around hands-on, up-close encounters with its animals. It houses more than 400 animals, including over 40 endangered species such as the Sumatran tiger and Matschie's tree kangaroo. Visitors can feed a giraffe, watch a cheetah run, and meet penguins, red pandas, and meerkats. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and offers summer camps, group field trips, and seasonal events.

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What's around here?

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Sightseeing
History Buff
Nebraska State Capitol
No admission fee
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Transit: reachable by public transit
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Sightseeing
Local Gem
Lincoln
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Nebraska's capital city, with museums, the Haymarket district, parks and university culture.
Transit: reachable by public transit
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Museums
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No admission fee
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1.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums
Museums
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Under $25
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Attractions
Family Favorite
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Under $25
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Attractions
Family Favorite
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Transit: reachable by public transit
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