Lincoln Children's Zoo, Lincoln

Name: Lincoln Children's Zoo
Address: 1222 S 27th St, Lincoln, 68502-1832, United States
Telephone: +1 402-475-6741

#8 among attractions in Lincoln

Top attraction, Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park

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The Lincoln Children's Zoo is a children's zoo located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Designed specifically for children to experience interactive, up-close encounters with all of the zoo's animals, Lincoln Children's Zoo has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. ()

Opened: 1965 (59 years ago)Species: 103Elevation: 1171 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°48'1"N, 96°40'45"W

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1222 S 27th StLincoln 68502-1832 United States

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+1 402-475-6741

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Lincoln Children's Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pershing Center, Sunken Gardens, Centennial Mall, Nebraska Governor's Mansion.

1.3 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pershing Center, Lincoln
33 min walk • The Pershing Center is a 4,526-seat multi-purpose arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Although still physically in place, it is no longer in use.
~1350 ftNW
Park, Garden
Sunken Gardens, Lincoln
7 min walk • The Sunken Gardens was constructed during the winter of 1930-31 in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is the only garden in Nebraska listed in the National Geographic Guide to Public Gardens 300 Best Gardens to Visit in the United States and Canada.
1.3 miNW
Park
Centennial Mall, Lincoln
34 min walk • Nebraska's Centennial Mall, also known simply as Centennial Mall, is a seven-block-long public space in Lincoln, Nebraska, stretching from the Nebraska State Capitol building north to the University of Nebraska - Lincoln's city campus.
1.2 miW
Museum, History museum
Nebraska Governor's Mansion, Lincoln
31 min walk • The Nebraska Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Nebraska and his family. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, it is a modified Georgian Colonial home which began operation as the governor's residence on March 17, 1958.
0.6 miSE
40°47'39"N • 96°40'13"W
Jim Ager Golf Course, Lincoln
16 min walk • Golf
1.1 miNW
Museum, History museum
Thomas P. Kennard House, Lincoln
27 min walk • The Thomas P. Kennard House, also known as the Nebraska Statehood Memorial, is the oldest remaining building in the original plat of Lincoln, Nebraska. Built in 1869, the Italianate house belonged to Thomas P.
1.3 miNW
40°48'34"N • 96°42'3"W
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Lincoln
34 min walk • Architecture, Church
1 miNW
Museum
Frank H. Woods Telephone Museum, Lincoln
25 min walk • The Frank H. Woods Telephone Museum is located at 2047 "M" Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its goal is to educate the general public about the history of the telephone industry. The museum was featured in the 2008 Film Yes Man starring Jim Carrey.
1.1 miNW
Neo-renaissance architecture
William H. Ferguson House, Lincoln
28 min walk • The William H. Ferguson House is a historic two-and-a-half-story house in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was built in 1906-1907 for William H. Ferguson, a landholder, merchant and business owner who died in 1937. It was designed in the Renaissance Revival style.
0.9 miSW
Synagogue, Moorish revival architecture
Temple of Congregation B'nai Jeshurun, Lincoln
23 min walk • Temple of Congregation B'nai Jeshurun is a historic Reform synagogue in Lincoln, Nebraska. When it was built in 1923–1924, it replaced the old synagogue at 12th and D Streets completed in 1893. The main structure was designed in the Byzantine Revival and Moorish Revival styles by Davis & Wilson, and Meyer G.
1.1 miNW
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Lincoln
28 min walk • The Tifereth Israel Synagogue is a historic building in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was built by Alfred W. Woods in 1913 as an Orthodox synagogue, and designed in the Classical Revival style by architect Fred Young, Jr..

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lincoln Children's Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Sunken Gardens, Lincoln (7 min walk), Veterans Memorial Gardens, Lincoln (11 min walk), Frank M. Spalding House, Lincoln (18 min walk), W.F. Hitchcock House, Lincoln (18 min walk).

How to get to Lincoln Children's Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lincoln Children's Zoo:

Train

Train Depot (1 min walk)