Scovill Zoo
Scovill Zoo in Decatur, Illinois, is one of 210 zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums with 96 species spanning six continents and around 500 animals in residence. It goes back to 1967. Further out, Robert Allerton Park is 18 mi away.
A zoo & aquarium inside Decatur
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 14" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Decatur
Scovill Zoo is inside Decatur, which has 18 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 64–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 2 miles away
Decatur (DEC) has airline service, about 2 miles from Scovill Zoo.
Established in 1967
Scovill Zoo dates from 1967. About ↓
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Scovill Zoo
Scovill Zoo in Decatur, Illinois, is one of 210 zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums with 96 species spanning six continents and around 500 animals in residence. The zoo originally started out as a farm in 1967 when the Kiwanis Club donated money for its construction. Scovill Zoo has its own chapter of the AAZK or American Association of Zoo Keepers. The zoo participates in a large number of conservation projects and education.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 400 animals · 96 species
- Established
- 1967
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Where to base yourself for Scovill Zoo
To stay close, try Decatur (18) and Long Creek Township (3).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Scovill Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | in town | — | 18 12 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 67,884 | $100K | D |
| Long Creek Township | in town | — | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 10,139 | $160K | — |
| Hickory Point Township | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 13 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 17,474 | $153K | — |
| Decatur Township | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 motels | 45,203 | $87K | — |
| Forsyth | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 5 5 hotels | 3,613 | $281K | — |
| Harristown Township | 10 mi west | 15 min | 2 2 hotels | 1,684 | $127K | — |
| Sullivan Township | 21 mi southeast | 30 min | 7 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 6,229 | $141K | — |
| Mount Zion Township | 7 mi south | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 7,018 | $184K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
These lie within 51 miles as the crow flies.
Big draw40 mi LandmarkLincoln Tomb
40 mi Stadium & arenaGies Memorial Stadium
41 mi LandmarkAmerican Football House
39 mi National Historic SiteLincoln Home National Historic Site124K visitors a year
50 mi MuseumLincoln's New Salem39 mi National MonumentSpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
118 mi City parkRobert Allerton Park
39 mi MuseumOld State Capitol State Historic SitePhoto credits
Lincoln Tomb: David Jones, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Gies Memorial Stadium: T.J. Blakeman, CC BY-SA 4.0 · American Football House: BanjoZebra, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lincoln Home National Historic Site: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lincoln's New Salem: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Robert Allerton Park: D. Finnigan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Old State Capitol State Historic Site: Shadow2700 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
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Scovill Zoo: what to know
Is Scovill Zoo in Decatur?
Yes. It’s inside Decatur, IL.
When is the best time to visit Scovill Zoo?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
What is the closest airport to Scovill Zoo?
Decatur (DEC), about 2 miles away. The nearest big hub is St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 108 miles.
Where should I stay near Scovill Zoo?
Decatur (in town, 18 places to stay), Hickory Point Township (7 mi, 13 places to stay) and Decatur Township (3 mi, 4 places to stay).
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