The "Lincoln Park Zoo" is a popular attraction of the Lincoln Park, the 1200 acre park of Chicago. This free zoo is open on all days for visitors and is inclusive of special sections for children.

This popular zoo was started in 1868 and inclusive of about thirty five acres. The inhabitants of the zoo include reptiles, monkeys, polar bears, gorillas and penguins besides several species make up the 1,250 animals in the zoo.

The children's play area available at this park attracts several children and most people visiting the city with their family make it a point to visit the park.

http://www.lpzoo.com/

http://www.chicagotraveler.com/attractions/lincoln-park-zoo.html

Though every one nowadays tries to make money out of something there are many hotels in Chicago which allow your pets inside for free. That means you just have to pay for your own stay and not for your pets.

The following is the list of such free pet friendly hotels in Chicago:

- The red roof inn Chicago downtown allows one pet for free. However someone should be attending your pet always.

- Hotel Monaco Chicago - A Kempton Hotel allows your pets for free and there is no limit on number of pets also.

- Hotel allegro Chicago - A Kempton hotel allows your pets for free without any restriction on their number.

http://www.bringfido.com/lodging/city/chicago_il_us/

http://www.allegrochicago.com/alleg_pet.html

http://www.monaco-chicago.com/moncmn_pet.html