Scovill Zoo’s education programs offer opportunities for animal lovers of all ages to discover the animal kingdom. With zoo classes, guided tours, and a fantastic Mobile Zoo, Scovill Zoo provides fun, hands-on connections to the animal world.
Zoo Tours
Experience the zoo up close and personal with tours for students in grades 1 – 12! Schools and organizations will enjoy a personalized tour, with a narrated explanation of exhibits and their residents. Meal deals, grab bags, goat food, and sno-cones are also available. Please call two weeks in advance to schedule: 421-7435.
Zoo Buddies
Can you waddle like a penguin, howl like a wolf, or run like a cheetah? An exciting animal adventure awaits 3 – 5 year-olds and their adult guests! Through the use of short stories and hands-on activities, we will make connections with some amazing creatures. Participants will get to take home their very own Zoo Buddy plush animal after class.
Location: Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd.
Fee: $16 ($13 with resident discount)
Registration: Click here to register online, visit Scovill Zoo, or call the zoo at 421-7435.
| Code | Subject | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156514-I1 | Sleepy Sloths | September 11 | 10 - 11 a.m. |
| 156514-I2 | Sleepy Sloths | September 11 | 2 - 3 p.m. |
| 156514-J1 | Leapin' Lemurs | October 9 | 10 - 11 a.m. |
| 156514-J2 | Leapin' Lemurs | October 9 | 2 - 3 p.m. |
| 156514-K1 | Fabulous Flamingos | November 13 | 10 - 11 a.m. |
| 156514-K2 | Fabulous Flamingos | November 13 | 2 - 3 p.m. |
| 156514-L1 | Incredible Camels | December 11 | 10 - 11 a.m. |
| 156514-L2 | Incredible Camels | December 11 | 2 - 3 p.m. |
| 156514-A1 | Happy Hedgehogs | January 8 | 10 - 11 a.m. |
| 156514-A2 | Happy Hedgehogs | January 8 | 2 - 3 p.m. |
| 156514-B1 | Hootin' Owls | February 12 | 10 - 11 a.m. |
| 156514-B2 | Hootin' Owls | February 12 | 2 - 3 p.m. |
| 156514-C1 | Playful Penguins | March 12 | 10 - 11 a.m. |
| 156514-C2 | Playful Penguins | March 12 | 2 - 3 p.m. |
Saturday Zoo Buzz (NEW!)
Adults are invited to the zoo on the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. for coffee, snacks, and presentations by zoo professionals from around Illinois. These adult-focused sessions will feature local, national, and global conservation topics. Please preregister at 217/421-7435.
| Code | Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 146520-01 | September 1 | Current Events in Conservation |
| 146520-02 | October 6 | Modern Zoo Administration |
| 146520-03 | November 3 | Animal Health & Care |
| 146520-04 | December 1 | Zoo Communities |
| 146520-05 | January 5 | Zoo Volunteerism |
| 146520-06 | February 2 | Small Steps to Save the World |
| 146520-07 | March 2 | Zoo Recreation |
