Being a big fan of zoos, I had expected a little more from this zoo, but for the price, I cannot complain. The zoo is a little simple and is not like the bigger zoos in the state (Brookfield, Lincoln Park). I arrived at the zoo on a rainy day about 2 hours before closing. We were the only visitors... more

We really enjoyed our stroll through this small zoo. The staff was friendly. The animals seemed well cared for. Well worth the visit. more

My husband and I were looking for a way to kill a couple of hours while visiting family in the area, and decided to visit the zoo. Quite honestly, we didn't even realize Springfield HAD a zoo! We went on a Saturday afternoon about two hours before closing time, so there were very few other visitors and we felt like... more

This place has really gone down hill. It appears there have been some serious budget cuts. I took my 3 yr old early summer and there we buzzed through quickly. It seemed that half of the cages were empty. Very run down. We kept stopping to see the animals and peering in the cages but there was nothing in them.... more

It isn't a very big zoo but my kids always enjoy going there. My parents live in Springfield and we go to the zoo just about every time we are there because we like it so much. It never seems to be too crowded, which makes it easier for the kids to see the animals. Also, with it being smaller,... more