Miller Park Zoo

Miller Park Zoo Miller Park Zoo is open year round (except Christmas and Thanksgiving Days), M-Sun 9:30am to 4:30pm

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One week until Christmas! Better come to the Zootique for unique gifts!Our Staff Pick of the day comes from Pagos and Wi...
12/18/2024

One week until Christmas! Better come to the Zootique for unique gifts!

Our Staff Pick of the day comes from Pagos and Winnie. We have a selection of craft toys to choose from, including this dino mould and paint kit these two are about to get into. Can't wait to see how they turn out!

12/18/2024

The Miller Park Zoo Stampede is fun for the whole family! This holiday season, sign your family up for this unique 5K run, 3k walk and 1/4 mile kids fun run! The race takes place on March 1st in Miller Park, the surrounding neighborhood and the zoo! For more info visit https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Bloomington/ZooStampede

Come see us!
12/16/2024

Come see us!

Thank you to all who came to WildLights! It was a fun couple of weekends! Moon Pie is ready for things to settle down a ...
12/15/2024

Thank you to all who came to WildLights! It was a fun couple of weekends! Moon Pie is ready for things to settle down a bit, but wants you to know you can still visit him every day!

Rain or snow, WildLights is still a go!Grab an umbrella and join us for the last night of the season. We do have plenty ...
12/14/2024

Rain or snow, WildLights is still a go!

Grab an umbrella and join us for the last night of the season. We do have plenty of indoor things happening and hot chocolate to stay warm! Unfortunately, there will be no s'mores tonight if the rain keeps up, but you can still purchase the kits to make them on your own at home!

See you soon!

Don't miss out on getting your MPZ 2025 calendar! $19.99, and if ordered over the phone, we will ship for free! Get them...
12/13/2024

Don't miss out on getting your MPZ 2025 calendar! $19.99, and if ordered over the phone, we will ship for free! Get them while they last!

All photos were taken by zoo staff or volunteers.

WildLights is tonight! It's the last weekend for this fun event. The snow added a little something special. We have s'mo...
12/13/2024

WildLights is tonight! It's the last weekend for this fun event. The snow added a little something special. We have s'mores and hot chocolate available to keep you warm.
See you tonight!

📷Keeper Erik

12/13/2024

Diciembre en BloNo ❄️

Llega el fin de semana y con él divertidas opciones para realizar en Bloomington-Normal.

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Fotos con Santa 🎅🏻

Visita a Santa y tómate una foto con él. La fila se realiza dentro de la estación del tren ‘Amtrak’ para que nadie pase frío.

Jueves 12 y viernes 13 de diciembre, de 5:00 a 7:00 pm
Sábado 14 y domingo 15, de 1:00 a 4:00 pm

Uptown Station en Uptown Normal
Entrada gratis, se recomienda realizar un donativo

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Concierto 🎶

La banda, ‘Bloomington-Normal Community Band’ tomará el escenario para su concierto de invierno. Y tendrá como invitada a la banda de ‘Unit 5 Junior High School Honor Band’.

Jueves 12 de diciembre, 7:00 pm
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
Entrada gratis

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Juegos 👧🏻

Regresan los días de juegos con un gimnasio para pequeños de 1 a 4 años. Cuentan con tapetes, obstáculos, pelotas y otras opciones.

Viernes 13 de diciembre, de 9:30 a 11:30 am
Community Activity Center, 1110 Douglas St, Normal
Costo por niño $4, solo aceptan efectivo

Town of Normal Parks and Recreation Department

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Zoológico 🐅

Miller Park Zoo tendrá un fin de semana muy navideño con decoraciones, manualidades, pinta caritas, tomarse una foto con Santa y otras opciones divertidas durante el evento ‘Wild Lights’.

Viernes 13 y sábado 14 de diciembre, de 5:00 a 8:00 pm
Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington
Boletos: miembros del zoológico $5, público general $10

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Hockey 🏒

Partido sobre la pista de hielo con temática navideña. Los jugadores usarán playeras elfos. ‘Bloomington Bison’ recibe a ‘Fort Wayne Komets’.

Viernes 13 de diciembre, 7:00 pm.
Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington
Boletos: de $20 a $75

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Arte 🖼️

Illinois Art Station tendrá actividades muy divertidas. Los niños podrán realizar obras inspiradas en el trabajo de artistas contemporáneos.

Sábado 14 de noviembre, de 10:00 am a 2:00 pm.
Illinois Art Station, 101 E Vernon Ave, Normal
Entrada, niños $9, adultos gratis

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📸 Foto en Miller Park Zoo durante su evento navideño ‘Wild Lights’.

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FINAL WEEKEND! ✨ Wild Lights at the Zoo! Happening Dec. 13 & 14th from 5-8PM. Stop by the zoo today to get your tickets ...
12/12/2024

FINAL WEEKEND! ✨ Wild Lights at the Zoo! Happening Dec. 13 & 14th from 5-8PM. Stop by the zoo today to get your tickets or call (309) 434-2250!

We are so excited to offer this fun new experience!Call now to make a reservation. Gift Certificates are also available ...
12/11/2024

We are so excited to offer this fun new experience!

Call now to make a reservation. Gift Certificates are also available for purchase!

12/11/2024

Give the gift of membership this holiday season! Miller Park Zoo members receive unlimited free admission, discounts on events and classes, and so much more! Visit https://mpzs.org/membership for more info and to purchase.

📢 Your child can continue learning throughout winter break with Winter Wilds Day Camp at the Miller Park Zoo! Kids ages ...
12/10/2024

📢 Your child can continue learning throughout winter break with Winter Wilds Day Camp at the Miller Park Zoo! Kids ages 6-11 are welcome to join us over their break from school to learn all about animals and how they keep their bodies warm in the winter! Along the way, they will meet some Zoo animals, make a craft, and enjoy fun, educational activities! ✨🐾

📅 Winter Wilds Day Camp dates:
Thursday, Dec. 26, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Friday, Dec. 27, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Saturday, Dec. 28, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
***The curriculum is identical each day. Please register for one session only.***

Learn more/register here: https://shorturl.at/MTwKE

Pssssst.Arnaud has something awesome to tell you!Starting Monday the 15th, we will be offering Anteater Feedings! For $7...
12/09/2024

Pssssst.

Arnaud has something awesome to tell you!

Starting Monday the 15th, we will be offering Anteater Feedings! For $75 a person, you can feed the anteaters, and for an additional $25, you can get a piece of artwork created by them that day! Get to know Chili and Arnaud while giving them an afternoon snack!

Each feeding purchased goes towards our conservation fund.

*Must be aged 5 years or older.
*Must be booked at least 30 minutes in advance - can be booked earlier over the phone.
*Only happens at 3 pm every day, even in the winter!
*Only 4 spots available a day.

Gift certificates are available in the gift shop. What an excellent present idea!

📷 Keeper Kenzie

WildLights night 2 was a blast! Can't wait for this weekend for another two rounds of fun! Call the zoo at 309-434-2250 ...
12/08/2024

WildLights night 2 was a blast! Can't wait for this weekend for another two rounds of fun! Call the zoo at 309-434-2250 to get your tickets ahead of time!

Looks like the flamingos made some new friends! They don't say much, but they sure can light up a room. Bring your new f...
12/07/2024

Looks like the flamingos made some new friends! They don't say much, but they sure can light up a room. Bring your new friends tonight! WildLights is for everyone!

Address

1020 S Morris Avenue
Bloomington, IL
61701

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13094342250

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Wild Lights at the Zoo! Dec. 6,7,13 & 14 from 5-8PM

❄️ Kick off the holiday season at the Wild Lights at Miller Park Zoo! TWO Weekends of fun! Dec. 6,7,13 & 14th. Call or stop by the Zoo today to get your tickets early! (309) 434-2250

A bonus post for International Anteater Day! We have another update on Jane, the juvenile anteater that our conservation contribution was able to purchase a tracker for! She was recently captured as the battery in her GPS tracker needed to be changed. During that time, she appeared to be in good health and grew enough that her collar needed to be adjusted! As you can see in the video, she was eager to get back home when released! Right now, the tracker shows she spends most of her time outside of the eucalyptus plantation she is usually found in. Harvest has started, so she is probably avoiding the noisy machinery. Smart girl! The ICAS team had concerns that harvest would push her towards the nearby highway, but so far, she is doing well! Thank you to @bandeiraserodovias for keeping us updated and sending us videos and pictures. #millerparkzoo #giantanteaterconservation

Dot wants you to know that self care Sunday includes whatever this is. 🙃 #millerparkzoo #guanaco #selfcaresunday

Rojo is also getting ready for Howlabaloo! He'd never seen himself on a pumpkin before. We're getting excited to see you! #millerparkzoo #sumatrantiger #howlabaloo

✨🐾 Join us at the Miller Park Zoo on Saturday, November 2 for FlexZOObility! Open to all skill levels ages 5 and older. Register for FlexZOObility here: https://shorturl.at/2RrgR

Happy International Snow Leopard Day! Sage loves to play and will often "stalk" staff members. He's very good at a sneak attack if you're not paying attention! @snowleopardtrust is one of the organizations we support as part of our consetvation initiatives! Recently, their Mongolian team has reached a milestone in their collaring work. Like Jane, the anteater, this is used to monitor and track snow leopards in the wild. They also use cameras to survey paths and dens. Follow their social media, or go to snowleopard.org for updates in their research! #millerparkzoo #snowleopard #internationalsnowleopardday

Who doesn't mind a little rain? Just shake your feathers, and you're good to go! 🦩 #millerparkzoo #flamingos

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