Scovill Zoo

Category: Zoo

Address: 71 S Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521, USA

Phone: +12174217435

Opening hours

Sunday: 9:30AM–6PM

Monday: 9:30AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9:30AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9:30AM–5PM

Thursday: 9:30AM–5PM

Friday: 9:30AM–5PM

Saturday: 9:30AM–6PM

Reviews

Sarah Gustafson

Sep 25, 2022

We absolutely loved this zoo! It is very well kept and they have a nice variety of animals!

Kim Hicks

Sep 21, 2022

Hadn't been in years, just moved back to town and decided to go and it brought back tons of memories. Wonderful day and very reasonable on the pocket book.

cole bishop

Sep 20, 2022

Love the train ride

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Questions & Answers

Hi, are your animals feeling well?

Brandon Esty | Sep 28, 2018
Angela Taylor | Sep 28, 2019

Ask the animals

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Is it free admission on the 4th of July since it is on a Thursday this year?

Dixie Palm-Leis | Sep 28, 2019
Ken Frye | Sep 28, 2019

Hello Dixie, Yes admission is free on July 4th since it landed on a Thursday. Thanks for checking!

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Are there any free days at the zoo

Lori Welton | Sep 28, 2018
Scovill Zoo | Sep 28, 2018

Yes, free admission Thursday's begin June 7 and run through October 4.

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Hi scovill zoo. Are there any new animals coming?

Brandon Esty | Sep 28, 2018
Tabatha Chasteen | Sep 28, 2018

Probably not. They were talking of renovations a few years ago and other than the updated penguin house I don't know if any recent changes.

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Hi it's Brandon with a question. What happened to the zoo frogs and toads?🐸🐸

Brandon Esty | Sep 27, 2020
Scovill Zoo | Sep 27, 2020

We still have them in the Herpaquarium! Happy Halloween, Brandon!

Does the zoo still have the wooden park?

Sarah Blaock | Sep 28, 2019
Scovill Zoo | Sep 28, 2019

Hello, we still have the play ground (as Larry noted) and it was upgraded about ten years ago from wood to metal and the rubber surface instead of mulch. It is open during the day.

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Hi it's Brandon. Is it that the scovill zoo expand more land area for new animals?😀

Brandon Esty | Sep 28, 2019
Scovill Zoo | Sep 28, 2019

Hi Brandon, we have the same amount of land. Thanks for asking.

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Merry Christmas zoo buds! Did you get my Noah's ark gift picture?

Brandon Esty | Sep 28, 2019
Michael Hott | Sep 28, 2019

I'd like to see the picture

How much does it cost

Amanda Lemmon | Sep 28, 2018
Scovill Zoo | May 30, 2022

Hello, it is $8.75 for adults, $6.75 kids age 2 - 12, $7.75 for seniors 65+. The train is $4.00 and the carousel is $3.00.

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How much does it cost? I have a 3 & 1yr old I’d love to take

KrissyLynn Horan | Sep 27, 2021
April Strode | Sep 27, 2021

Children under 2 are free, kids 2-12 are $6.25, 13-64 are $8.25, 65+ are $7.25. The train is $3.50 per person 2 and up, and the carousel is $2.50. Free Admission for everyone every Thursday until October 7. You could also get a family membership for $95 and get free Admission everyday of the season.

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Do you have to reserve time on free day?

Sheri Gentry | Sep 27, 2021
Scovill Zoo | Sep 27, 2021

No, you do not need to reserve a time. We will open at 9:30 am. The zoo grounds close at 6:00 pm. with the last admission into the zoo at 5:00 pm.

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How much does it cost to get in?

Brittney Catlin | Sep 27, 2021
Scovill Zoo | Sep 27, 2021

Hello Brittney, the responses below are correct. Thursdays to October 7 are free admission. The other days it is $8.25 for adults, $7.25 for seniors, and $6.25 for kids ages 2 - 12. Kids one and under are free. The train is $3.50 per rider with kids one and under free. The carousel is $2.50 per rider, parents may stand with a child for free. Thanks for asking.

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Hello, how much does it cost?

Sad Phrases Rolando | Sep 27, 2021
Decatur Park District | Sep 27, 2021

Hello we are currently closed for the season. The cost to enter is $ 7.50 for adults.

Are u open today

Ali Ghaleb | Sep 27, 2021
Cathryn Moran | Sep 27, 2021

Hi, Ali! Scovill Zoo is closed for the winter and will open back up early April 2021!

Can we bring our 9 Lb, well behaved pup (leashed of course) to the zoo?

Tom Campbell | Sep 28, 2019
Scovill Zoo | Sep 28, 2019

Hello, we do allow service animals. Pets, even the well behaved, are not allowed. Thank you for asking!

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What are your prices

Becky Phipps | Sep 28, 2019
Debbie Trail | Sep 28, 2019

Thursdays are free for the Summer.

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How much does the train ride cost?

Judy & Tracy Osborne | Sep 28, 2019
Ken Frye | Sep 28, 2019

It is $3.50 per rider.

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Does scovill zoo still have free admission on Thursdays?

Judy & Tracy Osborne | Sep 28, 2019
Ken Frye | Sep 28, 2019

Yes, Thursday's are free admission until October 10th. The train ride is $3.50 per rider. Kids one and under are free.

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Can you smoke at this zoo

Jeff Claude | Sep 28, 2019
Ken Frye | Sep 28, 2019

Hello, smoking or vaping is not allowed in the zoo. You can do both outside of the zoo and playground. I appreciate Levi's strategy, but smoking or vaping is not allowed on the train either. Thank you for asking!

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Hi it's Brandon with one more question. What happened to the dove, rabbit, ferret, chinchilla, hedgehog, and other small animals?

Brandon Esty | Sep 28, 2019
Tina Huff | Sep 28, 2019

We did not see them. Must have missed them

Hi it's Brandon with a question. Where is the zoo mobile?

Brandon Esty | Sep 28, 2019
Mark Donley | Sep 28, 2019

Parked inside the zoo near the animal care center.

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Hi it's Brandon with a question. Where is the animals care center?

Brandon Esty | Sep 28, 2019
Ken Frye | Sep 28, 2019

Hello Brandon, Mark answered correctly. The Animal Care Center is in service area of the zoo which is the southeastern corner of the zoo property.

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I visited scovill zoo last week. Where are the macaws?

Brandon Esty | Sep 28, 2019
Scovill Zoo | Sep 28, 2019

The macaw is in our animal care center. We converted the former macaw exhibit to a toucan exhibit. Thanks for coming to Scovill Zoo!

How much does it Cost to get in

Dawn Caveny | Sep 28, 2019
Scovill Zoo | Sep 28, 2019

Hello, It costs $6.95 adults, $5.95 seniors (65+), $4.95 children (2 - 12). Kids one and under are free.

What are your hours on Monday Memorial Day

Becky Phipps | Sep 28, 2019
Dallas Bauer | Sep 28, 2019

09:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Open on easter?

Delainee Dawkins | Sep 28, 2019
Jeremy Mendenall | Sep 28, 2019

No

Hi it's me again. Would there be new animal exhibits at your zoo?

Brandon Esty | Sep 28, 2019
Jeremy Mendenall | Sep 28, 2019

New statues of animals and and much longer train ride.

Hello zoo buddies. Happy thanksgiving to the birds of scovill zoo. Did you see wild turkeys running around?

Brandon Esty | Sep 28, 2019
Michael Hott | Sep 28, 2019

I havent seen wild turkeys in the area.

What time do y'all close

Barbara Harris | Sep 28, 2018
Lucky Reynolds | Sep 28, 2018

Last admission is at 5pm am you have to leave the Zoo at 6

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Hello is ot free?. If not how much is admission.

Shantanika Jackson | Sep 28, 2018
Scovill Zoo | Sep 28, 2018

Hello, admission is $6.75 for adults, $4.25 for kids (2 - 12), and $5.75 for seniors (65+). As Jami said below, Thursday's are free admission days. The zoo is open 9:30 am to 6:00 pm with the last admission at 5:00 pm.

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Can you bring food and drink,a cooler, into the zoo?

Tambra O'Hara | Sep 28, 2018
Jeffrey Crosby | Sep 28, 2018

Yes you can and there is a place to eat inside the zoo.

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Hi scovill zoo pals. If a rainstorm comes what would you do?☔⚡

Brandon Esty | Sep 28, 2018
Rob Koller | Sep 28, 2018

If it's going to last a while I take the little ones to the childrens museum a few minutes walk away.

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What delicious snacks does scovill zoo have?😋🐊🍔

Brandon Esty | Sep 28, 2018
Jeffrey Crosby | Sep 28, 2018

Popcorn, sno cones, generic basic snacks. Better to pack a lunch.

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Hi scovill zoo. Are the capybaras gone or still live with you?

Brandon Esty | Sep 28, 2018
Scovill Zoo | Sep 28, 2018

Hi Brandon, I think you asked me this one before. The capybaras have gone to the Kansas City Zoo and to the Sedgwick County Zoo.

If you have tarantula what kind of tarantula do you have?

Brandon Esty | Sep 28, 2018
Scovill Zoo | Sep 28, 2018

Hi Brandon, we have golden knee, red knee, and rose hair tarantulas.

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Hi zoo pals, it's Brandon with a question. Are there any rabbits in your zoo? Sunday is Easter/April fools day on April 1st.🐰

Brandon Esty | Sep 28, 2018
Scovill Zoo | Sep 28, 2018

Hi Brandon, we have a few ambassador rabbits that we use for mobile zoo presentations and LOTS of wild rabbits around the zoo. Mr.Osgood is correct, we open April 7th for the 2018 season.

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How much is your tickets are

johnny edwards | Sep 28, 2018
Sabrina Santandrea | Sep 28, 2018

Boo at the zoo is $4.75 with treats, $3.75 with out and $2.75 ea for train and carosel.

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When is spooktackular this year?

Ramona Dammerman | Sep 28, 2017
James P | Sep 28, 2017

Boo at the zoo is Oct 13th and 14th.

What's it cost to get in?

Vanessa Smyser | Sep 28, 2017
Okay, then. | Sep 28, 2017

$6.50 for adults and $4.00 for children 12 and under.

How much is it to get in per person

Melissa Cavins | Sep 28, 2017
Sherrie Carter | Sep 28, 2017

I believe its still about the same as Colton stated.

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