Phillips Park Zoo

Phillips Park Zoo and its collection

Phillips Park Zoo, opened in 1915, is a zoo in Aurora, United States.

Dating from 1915, it charges nothing for entry and is open all year. Displays include river otters, great horned owls, llamas, pygmy goats and grey wolves.

History

A birdhouse went up in 1916 and was wrecked by hail in 1933. By 1920 the collection held five black bears, ten monkeys, 19 elk, 19 buffalo, two foxes, a wolf and 20 deer, along with several hundred birds. Giraffes and monkeys were kept until the zoo switched to native species after Brookfield Zoo opened in 1934.

Animals and collection

Animals on show include Gray Wolf, American Elk, Highland Cattle, Bald Eagle and Great Horned Owl.

Exhibits

Further displays hold bald eagles, elk, peafowl and more than ten species of reptile. An Education Center hosts ZooCiety activities across the year.

Things to do

Things to do include Tram Tour and Kids Zone.

What the venue says

• Kids Zone
• Plentiful free parking is available directly across from the Stover Visitor Center, with designated handicapped parking spaces located conveniently near the zoo entrance.
• ADA accessible
• paved pathways
• benches throughout the grounds
• accessible restroom facilities