Miller Park Zoo
Miller Park Zoo is a zoo located in Miller Park, a public park in Bloomington, Illinois, United States.
A zoo & aquarium inside Bloomington
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 20" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Bloomington
Miller Park Zoo is inside Bloomington, which has 36 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) has airline service, about 5 miles from Miller Park Zoo.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Bloomington. Green months are the mild ones.
Miller Park Zoo
Miller Park Zoo is a zoo located in Miller Park, a public park in Bloomington, Illinois, United States. It is administered by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Bloomington.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
Where to stay near Miller Park Zoo
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Bloomington (36) and Bloomington City Township (36).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Miller Park Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | in town | — | 36 31 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 78,804 | $203K | — |
| Bloomington City Township | in town | — | 36 31 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 78,804 | $203K | — |
| Normal | 4 mi north | 5 min | 19 16 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 53,275 | $214K | C |
| Normal Township | 5 mi north | 5 min | 19 16 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 52,542 | $211K | — |
| Money Creek Township | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 1,045 | $262K | — |
| Le Roy | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 motel | 3,465 | $168K | A |
| El Paso Township | 16 mi north | 25 min | 4 4 hotels | 3,376 | $168K | — |
| Empire Township | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 motel | 3,960 | $175K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Miller Park Zoo
Other well-known places within 69 miles.
Big draw56 mi LandmarkLincoln Tomb
48 mi LandmarkAmerican Football House
48 mi Stadium & arenaGies Memorial Stadium
59 mi State parkStarved Rock State Park68 mi Park & preserveMazon Creek
57 mi National Historic SiteLincoln Home National Historic Site124K visitors a year
56 mi MuseumLincoln's New Salem57 mi National MonumentSpringfield 1908 Race Riot National MonumentPhoto credits
Lincoln Tomb: David Jones, CC BY-SA 2.5 · American Football House: BanjoZebra, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gies Memorial Stadium: T.J. Blakeman, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Starved Rock State Park: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lincoln Home National Historic Site: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lincoln's New Salem: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Visiting Miller Park Zoo
Is Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington?
Yes. It’s inside Bloomington, IL.
When is the best time to visit Miller Park Zoo?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 65–84°.
What is the closest airport to Miller Park Zoo?
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Chicago Midway (MDW), about 112 miles.
Where should I stay near Miller Park Zoo?
Bloomington (in town, 36 places to stay), Bloomington City Township (in town, 36 places to stay) and Normal (4 mi, 19 places to stay).
Tips from people in Bloomington
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Bloomington’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.