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Phillips Park Zoo

1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora, IL 60505

Zoos

See over 100 animals from 41 species.

Established in 1915, this free zoo is open daily, year round. Exhibits include bald eagles, wolves, mountain lions, foxes, otters, elk, goats, llamas, turkeys and peacocks.

In spring visit the Sunken Garden where more than 10,000 tulip bulbs bloom each year.

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