Henson Robinson Zoo
The Henson Robinson Zoo is a private nonprofit zoo owned and operated by the Springfield Park District. It is in Springfield. Around it, Lincoln Tomb (7.7 mi) comes first on our list.
A zoo & aquarium inside Springfield
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 22" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Springfield
Henson Robinson Zoo is inside Springfield, which has 57 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 65–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Abraham Lincoln Capital (SPI) has airline service, about 9 miles from Henson Robinson Zoo.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Henson Robinson Zoo
The Henson Robinson Zoo is a private nonprofit zoo owned and operated by the Springfield Park District. The zoo was built in 1968–1970 on the eastern shore of Lake Springfield to serve the population of Central Illinois, and opened in 1970. As of 2018, the zoo housed more than 300 animal specimens representing more than 80 species. The zoo charges an admission fee.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 300 animals · 80 species
- Opened
- 1970
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Nights near Henson Robinson Zoo
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Springfield (57) and Capital Township (56).
- 1Lincoln Tomb
- 2Lincoln Home
- 3Springfield 1908 Race Riot
- 4Old State Capitol State Historic Site
- 5Lincoln's New Salem
- 6Illinois State Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Henson Robinson Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | in town | — | 57 42 hotels · 3 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 6 campgrounds | 112,989 | $162K | D− |
| Capital Township | in town | — | 56 42 hotels · 2 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 6 campgrounds | 111,143 | $163K | — |
| Springfield Township | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 5,485 | $91K | — |
| Woodside Township | 4 mi west | 5 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 11,300 | $130K | — |
| Cooper Township | 8 mi east | 10 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 868 | $271K | — |
| Southern View | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,540 | $105K | D |
| Cotton Hill Township | 5 mi southeast | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 974 | $283K | — |
| Ball Township | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 7,588 | $299K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Henson Robinson Zoo
Also within 70 miles are these.
Big draw18 mi LandmarkLincoln Tomb
26 mi National Historic SiteLincoln Home National Historic Site124K visitors a year36 mi National MonumentSpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
66 mi Ancient sitePiasa
46 mi MuseumOld State Capitol State Historic Site
522 mi MuseumLincoln's New Salem
70 mi State parkKaty Trail State Park
66 mi MuseumIllinois State MuseumPhoto credits
Lincoln Tomb: David Jones, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Lincoln Home National Historic Site: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Piasa: Burfalcy, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Old State Capitol State Historic Site: Shadow2700 at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Lincoln's New Salem: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Katy Trail State Park: Heath Cajandig, CC BY 2.0 · Illinois State Museum: Mike Linksvayer from Oakland, California, CC0
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Planning a visit to Henson Robinson Zoo
Is Henson Robinson Zoo in Springfield?
Yes. It’s inside Springfield, IL.
When is the best time to visit Henson Robinson Zoo?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
What is the closest airport to Henson Robinson Zoo?
Abraham Lincoln Capital (SPI), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 80 miles.
Where should I stay near Henson Robinson Zoo?
Springfield (in town, 57 places to stay), Capital Township (in town, 56 places to stay) and Springfield Township (9 mi, 5 places to stay).
Notes from people in Springfield
No one has shared advice yet; Springfield’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.