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Scovill Zoo
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,679 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Decatur, Illinois
Longtime lakefront venue with 400+ animals from 6 continents, plus a carousel, train & playground.
Plan your visit
- Café on site somewhere to grab a coffee and sit while the kids play
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd come back often
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (217) 421-7435
- Website decatur-parks.org
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
What parents highlight
“The bathrooms and facilities were all very clean and the animals seemed very well loved and respected by the zoo employees.”
“Good for ages toddler to about 10 years old.”
“The concessions were cheap and there was several options for a little lunch or snack.”
“The staff was very kind, and prices were affordable.”
What parents say
Our overall experience was phenomenal. We enjoyed the animals and the train tour and the carousel! My kid enjoyed too. The playground was decent too. The staff especially in the front office were very nice and approachable!
What a great zoo for little ones! It was small enough for the preschoolers to check out all the animals without getting too tired. They loved the train, carousel, and—especially—the playground. The staff was very kind, and prices were affordable.
Our family recently attended the overnight zoo camp. It was an awesome experience. Our kids had a blast. There's nothing like hearing penguins and other zoo animals throughout the night while you're sleeping. The zoo employees were incredibly thorough and patient with the kids.
We go a few times every year. The kids absolutely love this! I’ve been taking my daughter since she was the age of two and she is seven now. I would say this is perfect for a two hour visit. Good for ages toddler to about 10 years old. It gets better every year. My kids were excited to see the mountain lions.
Birthday parties at Scovill Zoo
Scovill Zoo hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular playgrounds.
Bringing a toddler?
Reviews and the venue's own info mention a dedicated toddler area or toddler times at Scovill Zoo — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.
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