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Miller Park Zoo

1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington, IL 61701

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Opened in the late 1800's, this city zoo began to house exotic animals after a traveling circus left behind a lion cub. Located on Historic Route 66, the zoo became a popular attraction among travelers.

It is also the only Illinois zoo to feature the endangered Sumatran tiger. They offer many exhibits and zookeeper interaction opportunities that are enjoyed by the whole family. Some highlights include: sun bear, reindeer, Harbor Seals, red pandas, lemurs, Galapagos Tortoise, Bald Eagles, Pallas' Cat, Snow Leopards, gibbons, and Red Wolves. The Zoo features many large indoor and outdoor exhibits such as a Tropical America Rainforest, ZooLab, Katthoefer Animal Building, Wallaby WalkAbout, Children's Zoo, and Animals of Asia.

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  • Mon: 9:30am – 4:00pm
  • Tue: 9:30am – 4:00pm
  • Wed: 9:30am – 4:00pm
  • Thu: 9:30am – 4:00pm
  • Fri: 9:30am – 4:00pm
  • Sat: 9:30am – 4:00pm
  • Sun: 9:30am – 4:00pm

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