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Phillips Park Zoo

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Phillips Park Zoo is located on the grounds of Phillips Park, in Aurora, Illinois, United States. It was originally established in 1915, and is still open year …

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4.5/5 · 172 reviews
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Sep 12, 2021
This small zoo is a surprise in Aurora, dating back over 100 years It only takes about 30 minutes to see everything if you're on your own, probably an hour with small children. Easy for small child… Full review by 795davec
Mar 5, 2020
Best kept secret in Aurora! Been going here for years. It’s free and a quick fun little trip to see animals. Full review by 937beths
Feb 17, 2020
My daughter and I would go at least once a month because it is a small quaint Zoo. It is a fun visit, and they have rescued animals, so I could appreciate it a little more. Full review by Ty L
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Opened:1915

Questions & answers

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Can you bring your own food and water into the zoo?
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Yes. There’s no one at the entry gate and several benches to stop and eat. There are also picnic tables not too far outside the entrance.
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Answer by Dave C · Sep 30, 2021
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What kind of animals do they have there
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They have a very cool reptile house with a couple of alligators, lots of snakes and iguanas and turtles. Outdoors they have some wolves, elk/deer, peacocks, various owls and birds …
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They have a very cool reptile house with a couple of alligators, lots of snakes and iguanas and turtles. Outdoors they have some wolves, elk/deer, peacocks, various owls and birds including an eagle, and a cougar. There's a nice park nearby, as well as a beautiful sunken garden and indoor exhibit of mastadon bones recovered from the area.
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Answer by MJG1955 · Apr 24, 2019
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Where's the closest parking to the sunken garden?
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literally just across the street that goes through the whole park.
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What dose the entrance coast?
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Is there any water area for the kids
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