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Parent and Teacher Resources

Parent Resources

Access informational and activity forms for parents to use.

Teacher Resources

The lesson plans and activities provided are based on the Illinois state science standards 12A and 12B.

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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
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