Dickerson Park Zoo, Springfield

Name: Dickerson Park Zoo
Address: 3043 N Fort Ave, Springfield, 65803-1079, United States
Telephone: +1 417-864-1800

#4 among attractions in Springfield

Top attraction, Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities

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Facts and practical information

Dickerson Park Zoo is a zoological park located in Springfield, Missouri that has more than 500 animals that represent 160 different species. It is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1986. ()

Opened: 1922 (102 years ago)Elevation: 1188 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°15'18"N, 93°18'27"W

Address

3043 N Fort AveSpringfield 65803-1079 United States

Contact

+1 417-864-1800

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Mediacom Ice Park, Jefferson Avenue Footbridge, Gillioz Theatre, Doling Park History Museum.

3.3 miSE
Game and entertainment center, Ice rink, Sport venue
Mediacom Ice Park, Springfield
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2 miSE
View point, Bridge
Jefferson Avenue Footbridge, Springfield
51 min walk • Jefferson Avenue Footbridge is a historic footbridge located in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Built in 1902, it measures 562-foot long and allows pedestrians to cross 13 sets of railroad tracks.
3.3 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Gillioz Theatre, Springfield
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1.1 miSE
37°14'47"N • 93°17'25"W
Doling Park History Museum, Springfield
29 min walk • Park, Sport complex
2.8 miSE
Church, Academic building
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Church
Benton Avenue AME Church, Springfield
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3.3 miSE
37°12'42"N • 93°16'54"W
The Creamery Arts Center, Springfield
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2.3 miSE
Church
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2.8 miSE
37°13'17"N • 93°16'39"W
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2.3 miSE
37°13'41"N • 93°16'59"W
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1.3 miSW
37°14'19"N • 93°19'6"W
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