Zoo Opening Weekend!

Schedule

Sat Apr 05 2025 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Henson Robinson Zoo | Springfield, IL

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Come out for Opening Weekend at the Zoo!
Opening weekend is April 5th and 6th! Get ready for a wild adventure as we kick off another incredible season at the Henson Robinson Zoo! The animals have missed you, and we can’t wait to welcome you back. Bring the whole family for a day full of fun, excitement, and animal encounters!
Don’t miss out—plan your visit and let the adventure begin!
Zoo will be open 10am-5pm
*Last admittance at 4:30pm
Cost: Adults: $7.50 | Seniors ages 62 and up: $5.50 | Kids ages 3-12: $5.50 | 2 & Under: FREE
Located at the Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E Lake Shore Drive, Springfield, IL.
For more info please call the Zoo at 217-585-1821.
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Where is it happening?

Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL 62712-5536, United States,Springfield, Illinois

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Springfield Park District

Host or Publisher Springfield Park District

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