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Phillips Park Zoo and Visitor Center
1000 Ray Moses Drive
Aurora, IL 60505

Zoo Information Line
630-256-3860

Zoo Manager
Anna Borozenets
Phone: 630-256-3861
borozenetsa@aurora.il.us

Stover Visitor Center and Mastodon Gallery
630-256-3740

Zoo Hours

Summer Hours
June 1st- Sept. 30th
Open Thursday-Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed on Wednesdays

Regular Hours
October 1st – May 31st
Open Thursday-Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed on Wednesdays

The Zoo is closed on:

Thanksgiving Day November 23rd
The day following Thanksgiving November 24th
Christmas Eve December 24th
Christmas Day December 25th
New Years Eve December 31st
New Years Day January 1st

Parking

Handicapped parking is located near the entrance of the Stover Visitor Center. Parking is available across from the Stover Visitor Center, for the Zoo, Sunken Garden and Visitor Center.

Employment Opportunities

The Philips Park Zoo is a division of the Parks and Recreations Department for the city of Aurora. All hiring is done through the human resources department at city hall.

Interested in making a difference? Complete a volunteer application to join our team. Whether helping with events, assisting with animals, or supporting our programs, volunteers play an essential role.

Zoo Map and Directions

Explore Phillips Park Zoo with ease. Find visitor center details, driving directions, and simple guidance from Chicago, Naperville, or nearby areas to start your zoo adventure.

Contact Us

Zoo Hours

Parking

Employment Opportunities

Volunteer Application

Zoo Map and Directions