Henson Robinson Zoo

Category: Zoo

Address: 1100 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL 62712, USA

Phone: +12175851821

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Denise Hammons

Sep 20, 2022

Nice experience, plenty of animals to see

Rushan Sinnaduray

Sep 16, 2022

A nice small zoo with a good variety of animals. You can see everything in about 1 hour.

Nick Hasler

Sep 6, 2022

Much smaller than the Peoria zoo, but still worth visiting

Angela Hillen

Sep 2, 2022

Nice facility, friendly staff, not as many variety of animals as expected.

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Questions & Answers

How much does it cost to get in the zoo

Tori Young | Sep 21, 2018
Talia Welch | Sep 20, 2020

7$ an adult and 5$ for children older than 2. 2 and under is free admission. Fish food is $1.

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Are there pic Nick areas in the zoo

Jim Bailey | Sep 20, 2021
Ann Midden | Sep 20, 2021

Yes, a covered area with picnic tables near playground. Also picnic tables near the koi pond. Also many picnic table areas around the lake.

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Are you currently open in the weekends?

Gina Logsdon | Sep 20, 2021
CEO of my Chemical Factory | Sep 20, 2021

They are open weekends only

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Do you have to have cash to pay to get in or can you use a debit card

Sierra Dixon | Sep 21, 2019
Sarang Hasabnis | Sep 21, 2019

Cash and card both is fine

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Do they have wheel chairs or scooters for the handicap

Tina Hoerr | Sep 21, 2019
Alien Dog | Sep 21, 2019

I've never seen any there, nor any signs indicating they have any to rent. You should call out there to find out for sure though.

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When do they close for the season?

Angelo Tipton | Sep 6, 2022
Angela Hillen | Sep 6, 2022

I'm not 100% sure when. I do know they have things for Halloween and a Christmas walk with lights too.

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Is this zoo open year round?

Mary S | Jul 22, 2022
Kaitlynn Dilley | Jul 22, 2022

No

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Why is the zoo closed

Charles Blakey | May 23, 2022
Dennis Womack | May 23, 2022

The zoo closes at 5pm daily

Does the zoo allow pets

Clifford G Smith 11 | Sep 20, 2021
Shannon Reiley | Sep 20, 2021

No. Only service animals helping with disabilities.

Do you guys have gorillas a d monkeys

Marion Short | Sep 20, 2021
Amanda Lenz | Sep 20, 2021

They have several kinds of smaller monkeys and lemurs, no gorillas

Is the zoo currently open? Will it be open around Thanksgiving this year - Nov. 2020?

Amy Hufnagel | Sep 20, 2021
Jeff Clark | Sep 20, 2021

They are working with some animals now to have then used to being around people again. The plan as of a week ago was to have them ready by mid October. The actual holiday may be closed so I would give them a quick call.

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Can I carry my puppy?

역사이역사 | Sep 20, 2020
Pippa Ray | Sep 20, 2020

I don't think so. I volunteer there and I'm pretty sure they don't allow dogs.

Are there concession stands?

Mo Mo | Sep 21, 2019
Chris Henry | Sep 21, 2019

They have a gift shop that has food and drinks

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Is the zoo open on Easter?

boo boo | Sep 21, 2019
Jason Chasten | Sep 21, 2019

Yes

Is there a junior zoo keeper program for kids this summer?

K W | Sep 21, 2019
Edward Johnson | Sep 21, 2019

There has been, some new staff recently?

Can a person hold the Sloth?

Christy Wood | Sep 21, 2019
Pippa Ray | Sep 20, 2020

No.

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is the zoo open today 3/31/19 Sunday

Emil Todorov | Sep 21, 2019
George Hanson | Sep 21, 2019

Today is the 30th

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does zoolie ghoulie cost per child or per family

Stephanie Furgeson | Sep 21, 2019
Alien Dog | Sep 21, 2019

Per person.

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How long do people typically spend here?

Ziege el Denso | Sep 21, 2018
Sarah Wallace | Sep 21, 2018

an hour or two depending on ages

Is any part of the zoo indoors?

Haley Anderson | Sep 21, 2018
Larry Estep | Sep 21, 2018

The front lobby has indoor exhibits but there are no inside exhibits open to the public.

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Who is the zoo named after

Maralee Lyons | Sep 21, 2018
Maralee Lyons | Sep 21, 2018

Thanks for the info! My grandmother's maiden name was Robinson and they were from the Pittsfield area and I was just curious a out the name.

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How many animals

Danelle Fuhrman | Sep 21, 2018
Pippa Ray | Sep 20, 2020

I volunteer there. It has around 30 exhibits. Animals ranging from cougars to wolves to foxes and otters and ponies and goats too. Even has 2 black bears and a huge vulture.

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How much is parking

Alexavier Taylor | Sep 21, 2018
Linda Brown | Sep 21, 2018

Free

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Are there any strollers to rent?

Annalee Blanchard | Sep 21, 2018
Kimberly Mccombs | Jul 22, 2022

Do you need an ID

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Is it true Robbins zoo in Springfield Illinois free Saturday 16.

Jamie Sparrow | Sep 21, 2018
David Heidlebaugh | Sep 21, 2018

I am not sure

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Is there a season pass for the zoo?

Megan Bigart | Sep 21, 2018
Megan Bigart | Sep 21, 2018

Is it different for state employees and how many people can go per visit?

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Hi I'm worried about your birds. Are they still in the zoo?😞🐧

Brandon Esty | Sep 21, 2018
Pippa Ray | Sep 20, 2020

Yep!

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What breeds of horse and goats are in Henson Robinson zoo?🐴🐐

Brandon Esty | Sep 21, 2018
Jeremy Smith | Sep 21, 2018

american standard bread,a fainting goat,a few pygmy mix breads,a couple other mix breads

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What is the smallest animal in Henson Robinson zoo?

Brandon Esty | Sep 21, 2018
Quin O'Brien | Sep 21, 2018

Fleas.

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Do you know all the lizards in Henson Robinson zoo?

Brandon Esty | Sep 21, 2018
Josh Mcglennon | Sep 21, 2018

Lot lizard

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Will the zoo be open on Mother's Day?

Nunya B | Sep 21, 2018
Larry Estep | Sep 21, 2018

Yes

Do they have big cats?

Jaccilyn Filer | Sep 21, 2018
Chris Wempe | Sep 21, 2018

They sure do

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Do you have any discounts for cubscouts?

Paul Davidson | Sep 21, 2018
Jeremy Smith | Sep 21, 2018

no

Is there a senior citizen discount?

Linda Collette | Sep 21, 2018
Jeremy Smith | Sep 21, 2018

yes there is!

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When will the Summer camp schedule come out?

Mrgamer boy9 | Sep 21, 2018
Richard Post | Sep 21, 2018

You will have to call them direct to get that answer!

Is the summer camp Schedule out yet?

Mrgamer boy9 | Sep 21, 2018
Jeremy Smith | Sep 21, 2018

not till may

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is there a military discount

Larry Shapiro | Sep 21, 2018
Larry Estep | Sep 21, 2018

No military discount is listed on the website but they do have discounts on certain holidays I believe.

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Are there any alligators at the zoo?🐊🐊

Brandon Esty | Sep 21, 2018
Jeremy Smith | Sep 21, 2018

no

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Are there any eagles available in your zoo?

Brandon Esty | Sep 21, 2018
Ry | Sep 21, 2018

Yes they do!

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Are there any ponies in your zoo?

Brandon Esty | Sep 21, 2018
Jeremy Smith | Sep 21, 2018

yes theres ponies

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Hi I'm Brandon esty with a question. Do you still have peafowl and chickens at your zoo?

Brandon Esty | Sep 21, 2018
Lori Kolanowski | Sep 21, 2018

No peacocks or other flying birds. They had to be relocated a few years ago due to Bird Flu. Any facilities that were unable to secure them from contact from birds flying into the zoo had to remove them. If they come in contact with other non-zoo birds they could contract and spread bird flu. There are chickens that are kept in a coop so protected. Also ducks and geese fly in and out daily so there is plenty of other birds to see. Unfortunately peacocks at a zoo roaming free is a thing of the past 😥

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Open Dec 22?

Marylynn Atkins | Sep 21, 2018
Melissa Curran | Sep 21, 2018

It does appear that the zoo is closed today.

When is last day of zoo for year

Sharon McClanahan | Sep 21, 2017
Eric Prebe | Sep 21, 2017

I did not see a seasonal schedule for them was there mid Aug

When is free days

Nancy Mayberry | Sep 21, 2017
Joe Jay | Sep 21, 2017

They do them a few times a year, but they aren't the same every year. The last one in 2017 is Aug. 26th.

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