Jammin’ at the Zoo, presented by Lincoln Park Zoo

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Event:
Jammin’ at the Zoo, presented by Lincoln Park Zoo
Start:
July 27, 2012 7:00 pm
End:
July 27, 2012 10:30 pm
Organizer:
Lincoln Park Zoo
Phone:
(312) 742-2000
Email:
info@lpzoo.org
Venue:
Lincoln Park Zoo
Phone:
312-742-2000
Address:
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2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States

Jammin’ at the Zoo 2012Our summer concert series, which kicked off with Neon Trees on June 22, takes place on the zoo’s Main Mall. Tickets are still available for Better Than Ezra on July 27 and Hot Chelle Rae on August 24. Purchase tickets online, by phone (312-742-2283) and at Gateway Pavilion. (Scroll down for ticket, schedule and general information details.) 

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July 27 Better than Ezra / Tony Lucca
Tony Lucca

August 24 Hot Chelle Rae / Allstar Weekend

Schedule Gates open at 6 p.m. Approximate start times for opening and headlining bands are 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., respectively. Concerts end at 10:30 p.m. Please note: Zoo grounds close at 5 p.m. for setup prior to admission. Everyone must leave zoo grounds during setup. Zoo Members can enter 15 minutes early at 5:45 p.m. by presenting member Jammin’ ticket.

Ticket Information

Individual Tickets

Advance
Adult $23
Adult Zoo Member $21

 

Child (ages 4-12) $12
Child Zoo Member (ages 4-12) $10

At gate
Adult $28
Adult Zoo Member $26

Child (ages 4-12) $14
Child Zoo Member (ages 4-12) $12

(Children 3 and under are free.)

Patrons purchasing online or by phone can have tickets mailed to them or print tickets when ordering and bring print-out to gate for admission. Gateway Pavilion purchasers will be given hard tickets. To receive discount, Zoo Members will be asked to provide member number when purchasing online or by phone or membership card when purchasing tickets at Gateway Pavilion.

Tickets will be sold at gates on the nights of concerts if still available. Concerts go on rain or shine. No refunds. (Past concerts have sold out prior to event dates, so early ticket purchase is highly recommended.)

Please note: THERE IS NO WILL CALL.

Service Charges:

Service charges apply for phone and online orders. No service charges apply for tickets purchased at Gateway Pavilion at the zoo.

Phone and online orders:
$4.75 per single-concert ticket (convenience and handling fee)
$7.25 per series ticket (convenience and handling fee)
$2.50 per order (USPS Standard Mail fee for mailed tickets)
$2 per order (tickets printed at home)


General Information

Location
Main Mall inside Lincoln Park Zoo at 2200 North Cannon Drive.
Entrance gates are located at Cannon/Fullerton and Stockton/Webster.

Seating
General admission.
Chairs and blankets (not larger than 5′ x 5′) are permitted.

Food/Beverage
Full food service is available at Park Place Café, Landmark Café and carts.
Beer, wine and specialty drinks will also be available for purchase to those 21 years and older.
No outside food or beverage permitted (security may search bags at gate). No coolers permitted.

Parking
Paid parking is available on Cannon Drive at Fullerton.

Public Transportation
CTA 151 and 156 bus routes stop directly at the zoo on Stockton Drive.

All proceeds from Jammin’ at the Zoo benefit the programs and animals at Lincoln Park Zoo. We appreciate your support.

For more information, please call 312-742-2000.

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