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Where can you find wild animals, interactive exhibits, education, and fun in the same place? In Scovill Park! Purchase a ZooMu Family Pass and receive great benefits at Scovill Zoo… See more about  ZOOMU PASS COMBINES BENEFITS OF SCOVILL ZOO & CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF IL  

Scovill Zoo opens for the season on Saturday, April 6. Hours of operation will be 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturdays… See more about Scovill Zoo’s Opening Day and Spring Hours

Halloween has barely come and gone, but it’s not too early to sign up for the PJ Party with Santa! Kids aged 3 – 10 can bring a pillow, wear… See more about PJ Party with Santa

Scovill Zoo is closed for the regular season but please join us for Boo at the Zoo! Dates are October 12 – 14, 19 – 21, and 25 – 28…. See more about Scovill Zoo is Closed for the Season!

Your youngster will love the monthly Zoo Buddies classes! Kids aged 3 – 5 discover a new animal each class and take home a plush buddy toy. On October 9,… See more about Zoo Buddies! Leapin’ Lemurs!

Grandparents will enjoy a special day at Scovill Zoo on September 9! From 1 – 4 p.m., the zoo will host a cake walk, animal presentations, a scavenger hunt, and… See more about Grandparents’ Day at Scovill Zoo!

Each year, Scovill Zoo is contacted by freelance writers and bloggers/vloggers looking to cover the zoo on their various media platforms.  We would like to consider any and all media… See more about New Zoo Blogger Policy – Welcome, Writers!

With the new “Zoo Buzz” education series, adults can learn more about animals and important conservation topics! Each first Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. starting September 1, participants… See more about Saturday “Zoo Buzz” Programs Begin Sept. 1