Zoo · Aurora
Phillips Park Zoo
Why Scout picked it
Phillips Park Zoo is a free, outdoor animal park featuring native species, suitable for a 1.5 to 2-hour family outing. It can be paired with a visit to the surrounding Phillips Park for a full afternoon.
While you're nearby
- OutdoorsCity of Aurora- Phillips Park Zoo
Vast city park comprising a golf course & pro shop, zoo, sporting fields & family recreation areas.
- ShoppingWolsfelt's Bridal
Designer wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses & tuxedo rentals offered in a cottage-chic salon.
- OutdoorsWaubonsie Lake Park
Serene park with a lake for fishing, plus biking trails, a playground & waterfront picnic pavilion.
- OutdoorsOakhurst Forest Preserve
This large marsh with lake offers wildlife viewing, fishing, picnic areas, a boat launch & trails.
Scout verified August 2026
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