Zoo Information

Welcome to Phillips Park Zoo

Phillips Park Zoo was voted one of the "10 Best Free Places To Take Your Kids This Summer" in 2009 by Chicago Parent Magazine....Follow the link to see a short video...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovLjwiaL4r8

Our Mission
It is our mission at the Phillips Park Zoo to provide a safe environment where students and visitors can gain a better understanding of the animal world and its environment through recreation and education, as well as providing professional care for the animals housed at the zoo, while promoting a positive image of the zoo and surrounding park, enhancing the quality of life.

Admission is free!

Zoo Hours

Phillips Park Zoo is open year round
Zoo Hours - 9:00 am to 5 pm daily.
The Reptile House is open from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily.
Closed on Thanksgiving Day,Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Zoo Rules

No dogs or other pets allowed. Pets are a threat to the safety and well being of the animals.
No skateboards, roller blades, scooters, or bicycles allowed in the zoo. This is for the safety of the zoo visitors.
No basketballs, soccer balls, baseballs, balloons, etc. allowed in the zoo. These distractions may disturb or harm the animals.
Littering and throwing items into animal enclosures is strictly prohibited. Litter and garbage should be placed into proper receptacles.
Feeding the zoo animals is strictly prohibited. Zoo animals are on a specific diet and feeding them may be harmful to their health.
Teasing and antagonizing the zoo animals in any way, as well as petting of the animals, is not allowed. Many of the animals may bite and are dangerous.

Zoo Tours and Groups
Tours of the Zoo are offered to school groups and scouting groups, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All tours must be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance. Large self-guided group tours are encouraged, though to avoid scheduling conflicts with other large groups and to make the most of your visit, it is highly recommended that you contact the Zoo Manager, Randy Johnson.

Zoo exhibits include: Bald Eagles, Red Tailed Hawk, Gray Wolves, Cougars, Fox, North American River Otters, Llamas, Elk herd, Goats, Reptiles, Swans, Ducks, Turkeys, Peacocks and more. Approximately 100 animals representing 41 different species.