Phillips Park Zoo
Phillips Park Zoo is located on the grounds of Phillips Park, in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Its origins go back to 1915. The mildest months are May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–82°F.
A zoo & aquarium inside Aurora
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°, with about 28" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Aurora
Phillips Park Zoo is inside Aurora, which has 13 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1915
Phillips Park Zoo dates from 1915. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Phillips Park Zoo
Phillips Park Zoo is located on the grounds of Phillips Park, in Aurora, Illinois, United States. It was originally established in 1915, and is still open year-round with no admission charge. It was once home to exotic animals such as giraffes and monkeys, but the zoo's focus changed to native animals after Brookfield Zoo opened in 1934.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Established
- 1915
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Bases for Phillips Park Zoo
The closest lodging is in Aurora (13) and Aurora Township (10), and Chicago has the most rooms in the area (382).
Chicago
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
2,731,585 people
32 mi east of Phillips Park Zoo
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Phillips Park Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | in town | — | 13 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 181,505 | $275K | C+ |
| Aurora Township | in town | — | 10 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 127,446 | $234K | — |
| Naperville | 7 mi east | 10 min | 25 20 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 153,114 | $540K | B+ |
| Naperville Township | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 17 15 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 107,908 | $402K | — |
| Lisle Township | 11 mi east | 15 min | 24 20 hotels · 3 motels · 1 campground | 119,740 | $429K | — |
| Du Page Township | 11 mi east | 15 min | 23 23 hotels | 88,043 | $296K | — |
| York Township | 19 mi northeast | 30 min | 52 45 hotels · 2 motels · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 128,137 | $397K | — |
| Joliet | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 40 35 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 152,241 | $266K | C |
| Chicago | 32 mi east | 50 min | 382 320 hotels · 20 motels · 20 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 8 hostels · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 2,731,585 | $334K | D |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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Good to know about Phillips Park Zoo
Is Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora?
Yes. It’s inside Aurora, IL.
When is the best time to visit Phillips Park Zoo?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–82°.
What is the closest airport to Phillips Park Zoo?
Chicago O'Hare (ORD), about 26 miles away.
Where should I stay near Phillips Park Zoo?
Naperville (7 mi, 25 places to stay), Chicago (32 mi, 382 places to stay) and Naperville Township (5 mi, 17 places to stay).
Local know-how from Aurora
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.