Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X Lincoln Park Zoo: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Lincoln Park Zoo leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to audience across 1 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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Lincoln Park Zoo product sampling
1
Years Partnered
1
Locations Activated
16K+
Samples Distributed
2+
Offers Accepted
$9,620
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Lincoln Park Zoo

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Delight Members. Zero Effort. Get Paid.

Surprise your members with free premium products they'll love—while Recess handles all the logistics. You distribute samples, they light up, you earn revenue.

Proven at Enterprise Scale

We've successfully executed 2+ campaigns across 1 Lincoln Park Zoo locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Lincoln Park Zoo earns incremental revenue on every campaign with zero upfront costs, no inventory liability, and no operational overhead for your teams.

Turnkey Execution

From brand coordination to product delivery and reporting, Recess handles every detail. Your team simply places products and watches audience engage.

Complete Brand Control

Lincoln Park Zoo approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your venues without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.

Premium Brands

Connect your audience with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with venues like Lincoln Park Zoo.

Dedicated Partnership Team

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1

Create a Listing for Your Venue

Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

2

Get Matched with Brands

We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific audience. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your venue and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

Get paid for every sample distributed to your audience after completion of event.

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess

The product sampling activation we hosted brought incredible energy to our venue and really resonated with our regular visitors. We saw a noticeable spike in foot traffic that day, and families appreciated having something fun and interactive to do while they enjoyed the park. It's been a great way to strengthen our relationship with the community and generate additional revenue.

LA

Lakeside Pavilion Events

Venue Partner

Working with brands on sampling events has been fantastic for our bottom line and our brand story. The activation felt natural and aligned with our mission, and our customers genuinely engaged with the products being sampled. We've already had repeat requests from the same brand, which tells you everything about how well it went.

UR

Urban Green Market Collective

Venue Partner

This partnership exceeded our expectations in every way—the logistics were seamless, the brand team was professional, and our attendees loved the experience. We noticed increased dwell time and positive word-of-mouth afterward, which has already led to more event bookings. It's a win-win model that we're definitely looking to repeat.

RI

Riverside Amphitheater Group

Venue Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.
When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.
Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.
What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.