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Phillips Park Zoo

Our Mission

It is our mission at the Phillips Park Zoo to provide a safe and natural habitat for our animals. We provide safe and humane care for all the animals that call Phillips Park Zoo home. It is equally important to increase the awareness of these animals native to North America. Viewers can enjoy the display of animals while learning about their history and way of life.

Admission is free!

Zoo Hours

Phillips Park Zoo is open year round 9 am to 5 pm daily, but closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

The Reptile Building hours are 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily.

Zoo Rules

• No dogs or other pets allowed. Pets are a threat to the safety and well being of the animals.
• No skateboards, roller blades, scooters, or bicycles allowed in the zoo. This is for the safety of the zoo visitors.
• No basketballs, soccer balls, baseballs, balloons, etc. allowed in the zoo. These distractions may disturb or harm the animals.
• Littering and throwing items into animal enclosures is strictly prohibited. Litter and garbage should be placed into proper receptacles.
• Feeding the zoo animals is strictly prohibited. Zoo animals are on a specific diet and feeding them may be harmful to their health.
• Teasing and antagonizing the zoo animals in any way, as well as petting of the animals, is not allowed. Many of the animals may bite and are dangerous.

Zoo Tours and Groups

Tours of the Zoo are offered during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All tours must be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance. Self-guided group tours are encouraged, though to avoid scheduling conflicts with other large groups and to make the most of your visit, it is highly recommended that you contact the Zoo Manager, Randy Johnson at the number listed above, to check the tour schedule. The Bird House/Reptile House is open for scheduled tours, special events and as staff scheduling allows.

Zoo exhibits include: Bald Eagles, Gray Wolves, Cougars, a Fox, an Arctic Fox, a Platinum Red Fox, North American River Otters, Llamas, Elk Bull and herd, Goats, a Pot-bellied Pig, Reptiles, Swans, Ducks, Turkeys, Peacocks and more.