Other Illinois Zoos

Illinois is well represented in the world of zoos, aquariums and animals sanctuaries. Some of the state’s offering:

Brookfield Zoo; 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield; (708) 688-8000; www.brookfieldzoo.org. 

Cosley Zoo; 1356 N. Gary Avenue, Wheaton; (630) 665-5534; www.cosleyzoo.org.

Glen Oak Zoo; 2218 North Prospect Street, Peoria; (309) 686-3365; www.peoriazoo.org. 

Henson Robinson Zoo; 1100 East Lake Drive, Springfield; (217) 585-1821; www.hensonrobinsonzoo.org.

Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens; 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago; (312) 742-2000; http://www.lpzoo.org.

Miller Park Zoo; 1020 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington; (309) 434-2250; www.cityblm.org. 

Niabi Zoo; 13010 Niabi Zoo Road, Coal Valley; (309) 799-3482;  www.niabizoo.com.

Phillips Park Zoo; 1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora; (630) 256-3750; www.phillipsparkaurora.com. 

Scovill Zoo; 71 South Country Club Road, Decatur; (217) 421-7435; www.decatur-parks.org.