Your Visit

Group Visits

Take a field trip to Scovill Zoo! For groups of 10 or more, the zoo offers guided tours, attraction discounts, concession stand, picnic area, and more. Groups must book at least two weeks in advance by calling the zoo at 217/421-7436. Payment by VISA, MasterCard, check or cash is due at the time of your visit. Please contact Kathy Winter for further assistance.

Tours
Learn more about the zoo and its animals with a guided tour! Tours are approximately 1 hour in length and are conducted by specially trained guides. Guided tour fee is $3.00 per person. Self-guided tours are also available for $2.00 per person. Please call at least two weeks in advance to plan your tour.

Attractions

Be sure to leave extra time for our unique attractions, the Z.O.&O. Express and the Endangered Species Carousel. Group visitors can ride the train for $1.50 per person or the carousel for $1.25 per person (adults standing next to a child ride free).

Trip Tips

Please walk while inside the zoo. Running children may startle the animals, causing them to hide out of view. Skinned hands and knees can spoil the day, too. Keep a headcount; there are a lot of students here during tour season! Name tags with the child’s name and school are very helpful for identifying lost students.
Scovill Zoo has a Zootique Gift Shop and Zoopermarket. Determine whether your students will be allowed to buy souvenirs and snacks before your arrival to the zoo. Please plan at least ten to fifteen minutes to get your group through the gift shop.
Limited picnic facilities are available inside the zoo. There are many picnic tables at the edges of the parking area. Facilities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please advise students to walk slowly when crossing the parking area and NOT to run down the hillside. Country Club Road is a winding road that can be very busy with traffic.
A large and inviting playground is also on site. You may wish to plan time for your students to enjoy the many challenges of Project Playground!
Two restroom facilities are available for your convenience. As you enter the zoo, you will find fully accessible restrooms in the gift shop, which can also be entered from the outside, near the entrance to the playground. A second restroom is located near the Herpaquarium.
The staff at Scovill Zoo strives to make group visits pleasant, enjoyable and educational! Please contact us if we can assist you in any way: 217/421-7436. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Thank you for your interest in Scovill Zoo!