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Hours

You'll find an exciting animal adventure at Decatur's Scovill Zoo! Thursdays are free admission days, beginning June 4.

2009 Summer Hours (May 23 - August 16):
 Daily    10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
 
2009 Fall Hours (August 17 - October 12):
 Monday - Friday    10 a.m. - 4 p.m
 Saturday & Sunday    10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Check out the Calendar of Events for information about upcoming events, classes and activities. Print and save!

2009 Scovill Zoo Calendar of Events

Prices

Admission Fees:
 Adults    $4.75
 Children (2 - 12)    $3.00
 Seniors (65 & better)    $3.75
 Children under 2    FREE
 

Z.O. & O. Express Train:

Climb aboard the Z.O. & O. Express!

 Adults    $2.25
 Children (2 - 12)    $1.75
 Seniors (65 & better)    $1.75
 Children under 2    FREE
 
Endangered Species Carousel:

Endangered Species Carousel rides are $1.50

(adults standing with young children are free)

 

Driving Directions

From Bloomington, use Business 51 south directions below.

From Champaign/Urbana, take I-72 west to exit 141 and follow the Business 51 south directions below.

From Springfield, take I-72 east to U.S. 36 east and follow the U.S. 36 east directions below.

From Taylorville, take route 48 north to the second traffic signal in Decatur. Turn right onto Route 105 east. Get in the left lane. Go under the railroad overpass, and turn left to Business 51 North. Follow the Business 51 north directions below.

From Mattoon/Charleston, follow the Route 121 north/west directions below.

From Tuscola, follow U.S. 36 west directions below.

BUSINESS 51 SOUTH: Take Business 51 South into the center of Decatur. Turn left onto U.S. 36 East, and continue out the east side of Decatur. Cross Lake Decatur. At the first traffic signal after crossing the lake, turn right onto South Country Club Road. South Country Club Road winds to the right. Follow it for about 1/2 mile and turn right into the Scovill Zoo parking lot.

BUSINESS 51 NORTH: Take Business 51 North into the center of Decatur. Turn right onto U.S. 36 East and continue out the east side of Decatur. Cross Lake Decatur. At the first traffic signal after crossing the lake, turn right onto South Country Club Road. South Country Club Road winds to the right. Follow it for about 1/2 mile and turn right into the Scovill Zoo parking lot.

U.S. 36 EAST: Take U.S. 36 East through Decatur. Cross Lake Decatur. At the first traffic signal after crossing the lake, turn right onto South Country Club Road. South Country Club Road winds to the right. Follow it for about 1/2 mile and turn right into the Scovill Zoo parking lot.

U.S. 36 WEST: From the east edge of Decatur, turn left at the fourth traffic signal onto South Country Club Road. (The Lakeview Motel is at this intersection. If you cross Lake Decatur, you’ve gone too far). South Country Club Road winds to the right. Follow it for about 1/2 mile and turn right into the Scovill Zoo parking lot.

ROUTE 121 NORTH/WEST: Take route 121 north/west to the edge of Decatur where it joins U.S. 36 West. Turn left onto the combined route 121 west and U.S. 36 west. Continue to the third traffic signal and turn left onto South Country Club Road. (The Lakeview Motel is at this intersection. If you cross Lake Decatur, you’ve gone too far). South Country Club Road winds to the right. Follow it for about 1/2 mile and turn right into the Scovill Zoo parking lot.

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Looking for a unique birthday party idea? Go wild with an "On Safari Party" at Scovill Zoo! Includes zoo admission, train passes, special gift for the birthday child, and more. Click here for more information...
 

Upcoming Events

07/19/09
Scovill Zoo's Ice Cream Safari
08/08/09
Mobile Zoo at the Decatur Celebration
08/09/09
Mobile Zoo at the Decatur Celebration
08/17/09
Scovill Zoo's Fall Hours Begin

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