Scovill Zoo |
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71 S Country Club Rd Decatur, IL 62521(217) 421-7435 |
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The 15-acre Scovill Zoo features more than 400 unique and exotic animals from all over the world, sheltered in natural-seeming habitats meeting AZA accreditation standards. Children can enjoy a ride on the Endangered Species Carousel, a specially designed ride that features more than 30 handcrafted wooden animals, including puffins, cheetahs and other endangered animals. The zoo is located on the southeastern shore of Lake Decatur, across the bridge from the Nelson Park Golf Course.
Open early Apr - late May and mid-Aug - early Oct: Mon. - Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Sat. - Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; late May - mid-Aug: daily 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Closed early Oct - early Apr.
Adults $4.25; Seniors (65+) $3.25; Children (2-12) $2.75; Children 2 and under are free. Train and carousel are extra.
Hotels
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Decatur, 2.0 miles from Scovill Zoo Americas Best Value Inn and Suites/Decatur, 4.2 miles from Scovill Zoo
