Zoo

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Our Mission

It is our mission at the Phillips Park Zoo to provide a safe environment where students and visitors can gain a better understanding of the animal world and its environment through recreation and education, as well as providing professional care for the animals housed at the zoo, while promoting a positive image of the zoo and surrounding park, enhancing the quality of life.

Admission

Admission to the Phillips Park Zoo is free!

Zoo Hours

Summer Hours
June 1st- Sept. 30th
Open Thursday-Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed on Wednesdays

Regular Hours
October 1st – May 31st
Open Thursday-Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed on Wednesdays

The Zoo is closed on:

  • Thanksgiving Day November 23rd
  • The day following Thanksgiving November 24th
  • Christmas Eve December 24th
  • Christmas Day December 25th
  • New Years Eve December 31st
  • New Years Day January 1st

For more information on the Phillips Park Zoo, click here!

Location

1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora, IL 60505  View Map

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