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There are four new faces at Scovill Zoo. Four 2-year-old cheetah brothers were brought to Scovill Zoo from Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, TX on May 20.  Scovill… See more about SCOVILL ZOO WELCOMES FOUR NEW CHEETAHS

Scovill Zoo re-opens for the season on Monday, June 8 for daily operation from 9:30 A.M – 6:00 P.M. with last admission one hour before closing. Special reduced ticket pricing… See more about SCOVILL ZOO TO RE-OPEN JUNE 8

Book your visit to Scovill Zoo online! Due to the Restore Illinois phased plan in response to COVID-19, visitors and members are encouraged to purchase online tickets to avoid long… See more about Online Admission Tickets

In light of the current health recommendations Scovill Zoo will be postponing its opening day.  The zoo will be following Federal, CDC, State, and Macon County Health Department guidelines to… See more about Zoo Opening Postponed Until Further Notice

We are now hiring seasonal positions! Please apply at the link below! www.applitrack.com/decparks/onlineapp/default.aspx

Breakfast with a Keeper – Bactrian Camels! February 17 / 8:30 – 10 a.m. / Scovill Zoo Enjoy a light breakfast and camel chat. Wear appropriate clothing to meet the… See more about Breakfast with a Keeper

This winter, Scovill Zoo will offer a series of adult zoo sessions called Saturday Zoo Buzz at the Scovill Zoo Education Center. These adult-focused sessions will feature local, national, and… See more about Saturday Zoo Buzz – Winter 2020

As the holidays near, it is important to remember of the loved ones in your life – including the furry ones! The list below offers ways to support wildlife put… See more about Ways to Support Wildlife This Holiday Season

On Monday, August 26, the Decatur Park District will begin resurfacing Project Playground II, the popular play structure adjacent to Scovill Zoo (71 S. Country Club Road). The current surface… See more about SCOVILL ZOO’S PLAYGROUND SCHEDULED FOR NEW SURFACING

Scovill Zoo will observe fall hours now through October 14 (last day of regular season). Visiting hours will be offered from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and… See more about SCOVILL ZOO FALL HOURS 2019