Plan Your Visit

Use GPS address 293 Sumner Ave. Inputting any other address into your GPS may lead to a locked gate.

Parking is managed by the City of Springfield and not included in admission. Parking is $3/in-state and $5/out-of-state plate, cash only.

The Zoo's ticket booth accepts cash, debit/credit, ApplePay, GooglePay and Cash App.

Our outdoor gift shop does not accept cash at this time, but can accept credit/debit, ApplePay, Google Pay and Cash App.

Last admission to The Zoo is always sold at 3:30 p.m.

The Zoo does not sell food. Outside food is not allowed inside of The Zoo for the safety of our animals. Guests are welcome to eat a packed lunch at the many picnic tables around the park outside of The Zoo.

A comprehensive list of The Zoo's animals can be found below. Depending on the season and weather, a handful of animals may not be on display at the time of your visit.

Grain cones to feed our hoofstock animals are available for purchase in the ticket booth.

Pets are not allowed inside The Zoo. Service animals are allowed.