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Attractions

Visitor Center

Phillips Park Visitor Center and Mastodon Gallery showcases the mastodon bones that were unearthed in the park during a 1934 Civil Works Administration Project.

Sunken Garden

The garden is hand planted in the fall for every year, with over 10,000 tulips in preparation of the coming spring. By mid-May, each year, these tulips are removed, and replaced with flowering annuals for the garden's summertime display.

Mastodon Island

Mastodon Island Area is located at Phillips Park. The Mastodon Peninsula site features a mastodon slide. The gazebo, complete with tiered seating, is available to local schools for their educational programs.

Tram Tour

Hop on the Phillips Park Zoo Tram for a fun tour of Phillips Park with your friends and family!

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Phillips Park Zoo and Visitor Center
1000 Ray Moses Drive
Aurora, IL 60505
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Phone: (630) 256-3860
Email: borozenetsa@aurora.il.us

Stover Visitor Center and Mastodon Gallery
Phone: 630-256-3740 

 

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June 1st- Sept. 30th
Open Thursday-Tuesday
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October 1st – May 31st
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