Phillips Park Zoo, Aurora

Name: Phillips Park Zoo
Address: 1000 Ray Moses Dr, Aurora, 60505-5786, United States
Telephone: +1 630-256-3860

#3 among attractions in Aurora

Top attraction, Park, Outdoor activities, 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-round with no admission charge. It was once home to exotic animals such as giraffes and monkeys, but the zoo's focus changed to native animals after Brookfield Zoo opened in 1934. ()

Opened: 1915 (109 years ago)Elevation: 692 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°44'11"N, 88°17'39"W

Address

1000 Ray Moses DrAurora (Southeast Aurora)Aurora 60505-5786 United States

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+1 630-256-3860

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Day trips

Phillips Park Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fox Valley Mall, Hollywood Casino, Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Grand Army of the Republic Hall.

4.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fox Valley Mall, Aurora
114 min walk • Fox Valley Mall, formerly Westfield Fox Valley, is a shopping mall in Aurora, Illinois. The mall's anchor stores are JCPenney, Macy's. Some larger non anchor stores include H&M and Forever 21. A Round One Entertainment is located in the former Sears wing.
1.9 miNW
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Hollywood Casino, Aurora
48 min walk • Hollywood Casino Aurora is a riverboat casino located on the Fox River in Aurora, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago. It is owned by Gaming & Leisure Properties and operated by Penn National Gaming.
1.7 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Aurora
45 min walk • The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is an educational institution located in Aurora, Illinois, USA. Its purpose is to preserve and exhibit the artifacts and history of fire departments in Aurora and the surrounding area, as well as to teach and promote fire safety and prevention.
1.8 miNW
Museum, Historical place, Art museum
Grand Army of the Republic Hall, Aurora
46 min walk • The Grand Army of the Republic Hall is an historic building located at 23 East Downer Place on Stolp Island in Aurora, Illinois, in the United States.
5.4 miW
41°45'47"N • 88°23'36"W
Splash Country Water Park, Aurora
139 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming
1.8 miNW
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Paramount Theatre, Aurora
46 min walk • The Paramount Theatre, also known as the Paramount Arts Center, opened in Aurora, Illinois in 1931. It was designed by Rapp and Rapp in the Art Deco style with Venetian elements.
~1690 ftSW
41°43'56"N • 88°17'49"W
Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center, Aurora
9 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming
1.8 miNW
41°45'23"N • 88°19'6"W
SciTech Hands-On Museum, Aurora
48 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
3.5 miSW
41°41'30"N • 88°19'35"W
Fox Bend Golf Course, Oswego
90 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
2 miNW
Library
Aurora Public Library, Aurora
50 min walk • The Aurora Public Library is a public library in Aurora, Illinois, United States. It is made of up one central library with two branch libraries. In addition to these facilities the library runs a bookmobile, bringing its total service population to 200,000 people.
0.9 miE
41°44'16"N • 88°16'37"W
Hometown Child Care & Learning Center, Aurora
23 min walk • Park