Dickerson Park Zoo
Dickerson Park Zoo is a zoological park located in Springfield, Missouri that has more than 500 animals that represent 160 different species. It dates from 1922. Nearby, Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium (5.2 mi) leads the list.
A zoo & aquarium inside Springfield
You can stay in Springfield
Dickerson Park Zoo is inside Springfield, which has 104 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Springfield Branson National (SGF) has airline service, about 4 miles from Dickerson Park Zoo.
Established in 1922
Dickerson Park Zoo dates from 1922. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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A visit to Dickerson Park Zoo can follow the seasons below.
Dickerson Park Zoo
Dickerson Park Zoo is a zoological park located in Springfield, Missouri that has more than 500 animals that represent 160 different species. It is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1986.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Established
- 1922
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Where to stay near Dickerson Park Zoo
Rooms are nearest in Springfield (104) and Strafford (4).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Dickerson Park Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | in town | — | 104 76 hotels · 11 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 169,847 | $178K | D− |
| Strafford | 11 mi east | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 2,789 | $169K | C− |
| Ozark | 16 mi south | 25 min | 8 3 hotels · 1 motel · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 23,544 | $255K | B+ |
| Republic | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 22,404 | $212K | B |
| Marshfield | 23 mi east | 35 min | 6 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 RV parks | 8,078 | $205K | C− |
| Bolivar | 25 mi north | 35 min | 7 2 hotels · 3 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 11,994 | $202K | C+ |
| Nixa | 15 mi south | 20 min | 1 1 hotel | 26,597 | $259K | A− |
| Rogersville | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 5,754 | $218K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
Other well-known places within 63 miles.
41 mi Theme parkSilver Dollar City
15 mi Zoo & aquariumWonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium
48 mi LakeTable Rock Lake
211 mi National BattlefieldWilson's Creek National Battlefield371K visitors a year
43 mi MuseumTitanic Museum
63 mi LandmarkChrist of the Ozarks310 mi MuseumRiverbluff Cave41 mi CaveMarvel CavePhoto credits
Silver Dollar City: Nan Fry, CC BY 2.0 · Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium: Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Table Rock Lake: KTrimble (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wilson's Creek National Battlefield: National Park Service, Public domain · Titanic Museum: Brad A. Totman, Public domain · Christ of the Ozarks: Bobak Ha'Eri, Public domain
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Planning a visit to Dickerson Park Zoo
Is Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield?
Yes. It’s inside Springfield, MO.
When is the best time to visit Dickerson Park Zoo?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 68–84°.
What is the closest airport to Dickerson Park Zoo?
Springfield Branson National (SGF), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is Tulsa (TUL), about 160 miles.
Where should I stay near Dickerson Park Zoo?
Springfield (in town, 104 places to stay), Strafford (11 mi, 4 places to stay) and Ozark (16 mi, 8 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Springfield
Questions and tips go in Springfield’s Town Square.
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