SPOOKY SAFARI

Join us for a spooky, but not too spooky, event on October 26th, from 1pm - 4pm.  The Zoo will be decorated for Halloween and feature a candy trail, face painting, pumpkin painiting, games & activities and up-close animal encounters! 

Tickets are sold at the door the day of the event. 

NEW FALL HOURS

The Zoo will be open:

Weekends (Saturday's & Sunday's)   10am - 4pm 

The Zoo will be closed:

Monday's - Friday's

(weather permitting)

Adopt an Animal

FOREST PARK ENTRANCE CLOSURE

Beginning Monday, April 29, the City of Springfield is closing the Sumner Avenue entrance to Forest Park to repair a collapsed culvert at Swan Pond. To reach The Zoo, guests will need to use a new entrance that has been created on Trafton Road (near the Cyr Arena) or the entrance on Route 5 (alongside the Picknelly Baseball Fields on the Longmeadow side). The city expects the project to continue through the summer, with a Nov. 1 completion date.

The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center is excited to announce our 125th Anniversary!

Click to read local media coverage related to our upcoming season.

EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE

Sponsor your favorite animal exhibit at The Zoo before it's too late. Choose from over 30 exhibits to sponsor in your organization name and/or family name by clicking HERE. Sponsorhips are expected to sell quickly so secure yours today! 

Zoo on the Go Education Programs

We Bring The Zoo to YOU!

NEW DISCOUNT OFFERED:

$15 off any Zoo on the Go program booked and hosted from October 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020.

The Zoo will also deduct $5 from the required travel fee for all education programs.

Please reach out to the Education Department here for more information. 

EXPLORE. LEARN. DISCOVER.

Book your group visit today and take advantage of our special rates! Please reach out to the Eduation Department here for more information.