Phillips Park Zoo
1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora, IL 60505
Zoos
See over 100 animals from 41 species.
Established in 1915, this free zoo is open daily, year round. Exhibits include bald eagles, wolves, mountain lions, foxes, otters, elk, goats, llamas, turkeys and peacocks.
In spring visit the Sunken Garden where more than 10,000 tulip bulbs bloom each year.
What's happening nearby...
City of Lights Film Festival
Downtown Aurora • Sep 18 – Sep 19
Aurora’s City of Lights Film Festival, held each September in downtown, showcases diverse films from around the world. Enjoy premieres, Q&As, and a celebration of local…
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Aurora Food Truck Festival
Aurora Downtown • Sep 25 @ 5PM
Come hungry and leave happy! Admission is free, and all are welcome!
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Copley Theatre • Sep 26
Join Nick Gaza, Vikram Balaji and host Tim Benker for a night of big laughs.
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