Scovill Zoo
71 S. Country Club Road
Decatur, IL 62521
217-421-7435
@scovillzoo

Opening Day April 2nd!

Spring Hours 
Monday – Friday: 9:30 – 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 – 6 p.m.

Hours seasonally adjust for Summer after May 28 and Fall after Labor Day.
Closed in Winter.

Children Under 2- Free
Children 2-12 $6.25
Adults $8.25
Seniors 65+ $6.50

Since 1967, Scovill Zoo has been an important part of the Decatur community. With 400 animals spanning six continents, an Endangered Species Carousel, Z.O. & O. Express Train (upgraded in 2019), community-built Project Playground, the zoo contributes to the education, enjoyment, and quality of life of residents and visitors from across Central Illinois. Scovill Zoo is located in the 62-acre Scovill Park overlooking Lake Decatur. Fifteen acres of exhibits attract visitors from 285 zip codes. This unique recreational, educational facility offers visitor contact with exotic and domestic animals, including cheetahs, penguins, camels, zebras, monkeys and more. 

In 2017, a gallery featuring photographs captured by Howard Buffett during his travels in North America, South America, Asia, and Africa, was unveiled in the zoo’s Environmental Education Center. This new addition highlights the connection between Scovill Zoo’s conservation efforts and these beautiful animals in the wild.

The newly extended train ride includes views of additional zoo animals, a ride over a 30ft high bridge with breathtaking views of Lake Decatur, peeks at the Scovill Sculpture Park and access to the Children’s Museum of Illinois.

****NOTE: Due to COVID-19, the Endangered Animals Carousel and The ZO & O Express are currently closed.