Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora
Phillips Park Zoo was voted one of the "10 Best Free Places To Take Your Kids This Summer" in 2009 by Chicago Parent Magazine.
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 is free!
Zoo Hours
Phillips Park Zoo is open year round
Zoo Hours - 9:00 am to 5 pm daily.
The Reptile House is open from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily.
Closed on Thanksgiving Day,Christmas Day and New Years Day
Download Zoo Map
Parent/Teacher Resources:
http://www.phillipsparkaurora.com/dnn/zoo/ZooInformation/ParentTeacherResources/tabid/193/Default.aspx
Phillips Park Zoo Scavenger Hunt:
See if you can find all of the answers to the following questions while visiting the Phillips Park Zoo! The clues all pertain to animals found specifically at the Phillips Park Zoo, and can be found at the various animal displays.
See if you can gather information about the animals on the Scavenger Hunt!
Download Scavenger Hunt
Download Scavenger Hunt Answers
