Randall Oaks Zoo

Randall Oaks Zoo Perfect little interactive Zoo for a day trip with many animal species and knowledgeable zookeepers Obscene, sexual, or pornographic content and/or language
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03/20/2025

🌸 Spring is here, and so are the animals! 🦋🌿

As the weather warms, animals become more active. Here’s what’s happening:

🐦 Reproduction: Birds sing, frogs croak, and squirrels find their mates!
🦊 Migration: Some animals travel to new places.
🍃 Food Gathering: Bears can eat 20,000 calories a day, while deer and rabbits scavenge gardens.
🏠 Nesting: Birds build nests, and squirrels might cozy up in your attic.
🐢 Hibernation Ends: Turtles, frogs, and bears are waking up!

With increased activity, you might spot more wildlife around. Be mindful of potential infestations – they can sneak into your home! 🐾🐾

🐾 Today’s the Day!Our new Animal Feeding Experience starts today at Randall Oaks Zoo! 🎉Join us for scheduled feeding tim...
03/17/2025

🐾 Today’s the Day!
Our new Animal Feeding Experience starts today at Randall Oaks Zoo! 🎉

Join us for scheduled feeding times led by our knowledgeable educators:
🕚 11:15 am - Petting Zoo
🕧 12:30 pm - Ducks
🕜 1:15 pm - TBD (Check on-site for the location!)

Help us provide the best care for our animals while enjoying an interactive and educational experience! ❤️
See you at the zoo!

🐾📣 Animal Spotlight: Meet Winnie, our African Pygmy Hedgehog. She is one of 5 hedgehogs that we have at the zoo!African ...
03/13/2025

🐾📣 Animal Spotlight: Meet Winnie, our African Pygmy Hedgehog. She is one of 5 hedgehogs that we have at the zoo!

African Pygmy Hedgehogs are one of 17 species that can be found in Europe, Asia, Africa, and are an invasive species in New Zealand. They are common pets though due to their adorable faces. These mammals are insectivores, using their large noses to smell for insects at night. Wild hedgehogs will often eat berries as well.

How do they protect themselves against larger animals? Their spines of course. When threatened, they will curl up into a ball, stick their spines up, and make themselves sound big and scary.

Winnie is our oldest hedgehog and the sweetest. She enjoys sleeping under blankets during the day and eating her mealworms.

🐐 Join Us for a Unique Feeding Experience!We invite all visitors to participate in our new scheduled feeding times and e...
03/10/2025

🐐 Join Us for a Unique Feeding Experience!

We invite all visitors to participate in our new scheduled feeding times and enjoy a positive, educational experience!

By joining these sessions, you’re helping us provide the best care for our animals while supporting their health and well-being. 🐾❤️

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you at the zoo!

📅 Changes begin March 17th – Mark your calendars!

⭐📣 Zookeeper Spotlight: Meet Lisa, Randall Oaks Zoo’s Employee of the Year!Lisa has been featured in our monthly newslet...
03/04/2025

⭐📣 Zookeeper Spotlight: Meet Lisa, Randall Oaks Zoo’s Employee of the Year!

Lisa has been featured in our monthly newsletter before, but she deserves another shout out. We named her 2024’s Employee of the Year because of her amazing work ethic, teamwork skills, knowledge, and overall love for this job.

We do not know what we would do without her. Lisa moved into a new role last year as one of our animal leads where she is the go to for all things animal before sending news up to our Animal Curator and Zoo Manager.

She is also co-head of our animal management team where she is in charge of our animal training program. Keepers learn something new every day when working with Lisa due to all of her experience and see her true passion shine.

We could not think of anyone else that deserved this title more than her. Thank you Lisa for everything. We love you girl!

🌷✨ Experience Spring Break Adventure at the Zoo! ✨🌷Join the Randall Oaks Zoo’s Spring Break Camp for a thrilling week fi...
02/27/2025

🌷✨ Experience Spring Break Adventure at the Zoo! ✨🌷

Join the Randall Oaks Zoo’s Spring Break Camp for a thrilling week filled with exploration and learning! Make new friendships, encounter incredible animals, and participate in a wide range of exciting activities.

➡️ Don't delay, register today: https://buff.ly/3QgrGA9

🐐 New Feeding Schedule Coming Soon!We’re excited to introduce three scheduled feeding opportunities guided by our knowle...
02/26/2025

🐐 New Feeding Schedule Coming Soon!
We’re excited to introduce three scheduled feeding opportunities guided by our knowledgeable educators or petting zoo attendants! 🎉

Starting March 17th, join us at these times:
🕚 11:15 am - Petting Zoo
🕧 12:30 pm - Ducks
🕜 1:15 pm - TBD (Location varies daily – check on-site for updates!)

During scheduled feeding times, you can purchase a measured amount of feed (1/4 cup in 3oz cups) for just $1.00 each with a limit of 2 cups per person.

⏰ Feeding times last until the feed is gone – so come early and join the fun!

This new schedule allows for responsible feeding while giving you an interactive and educational experience! We can’t wait to see you there!

🌟🐾 Animal Spotlight 🐾🌟Good day, mate! Allow me to introduce our two Bennett’s wallabies, Walter and Willow!Walter and Wi...
02/24/2025

🌟🐾 Animal Spotlight 🐾🌟

Good day, mate! Allow me to introduce our two Bennett’s wallabies, Walter and Willow!

Walter and Willow have called Randall Oaks their home since they were just babies. Walter is smaller than Willow and is the typical brown color whereas Willow is albino (she cannot make color).

Bennett’s wallabies originate from the east coast of Australia and Tasmania. Just like kangaroos, they are marsupial mammals which means their babies are born the size of jellybeans. The babies then climb into momma’s pouch where they grow and drink her milk for months.

What is the major difference between kangaroos, wallaroos, and wallabies? Wallabies are typically smaller.

Walter and Willow live with our Emu named Lady Di. You will often see them grazing on grass in their enclosure.

🐾 Important Update: Enhancing Our Animal Feeding ExperienceBig news, animal lovers! Starting March 17th, we're making so...
02/21/2025

🐾 Important Update: Enhancing Our Animal Feeding Experience

Big news, animal lovers! Starting March 17th, we're making some important changes to our feeding practices at Randall Oaks Zoo to ensure the best care for our beloved animals. ❤️

After 60 years of feeding traditions, we’re aligning with the best practices in animal care. This means we will discontinue the sale of feed cups and remove the feeders available for purchase.

But don’t worry! We’ve got exciting new ways for you to connect with our animals! Stay tuned for more details. 🦙🦆

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of our beloved Poppy the opossum. Like many of our ani...
02/20/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of our beloved Poppy the
opossum. Like many of our animals, Poppy was rescued from the wild and brought to a rehabilitation center before finding her forever home with us, as she was unable to return to her natural habitat. We feel so fortunate to have had Poppy with us for as long as we did. Opossums have a naturally short lifespan, typically living only 1 to 3 years, whether in the wild or in human care.

Poppy arrived at the zoo on May 11th of 2023 and was believed to have already been a year old. In the time we have known her, Poppy has made a huge impact on our community. She was one of the best animal ambassadors the zoo ever had, traveling to schools, nursing homes, and educating zoo guests on how amazing opossums truly are. When Poppy was not educating the public, she was more than likely either taking a long snooze in her enclosure or stuffing her face with food. She loved her daily yogurt, fruits, and protein sources like scrambled eggs.

Poppy will be incredibly missed by the community, her keepers, and especially Kath Ellinghausen, former Randall Oaks Zoo’s Manager of Interpretation and Recreation Services. She was Kath’s favorite animal and Poppy’s favorite person!

Poppy, we love you girl. Rest easy. ♥️

🌟🐾 Zookeeper Spotlight: Meet Ali Lawler, one of our cashiers that has been working with us since April of 2023!When Ali ...
02/19/2025

🌟🐾 Zookeeper Spotlight: Meet Ali Lawler, one of our cashiers that has been working with us since April of 2023!

When Ali is working either the ticket booth or gift shop, you will often find one, if not both, of our barn cats with her. Toby specifically loves to sit on her lap in gift shop which is not the worst thing on cold days!

Her favorite parts about working at the zoo are watching the animals grow up and continuing to learn about them each day.

Ali enjoys listening to music, making jewelry, reading, and hanging out with her amazing friends when she is not working.

She is currently studying at Elgin Community College to become a substance abuse counselor. Thank you Ali for all that you do! 🙌

🌷✨ Join us at the Zoo during your Spring Break! ✨🌷Join Randall Oaks Zoo’s Spring Break Camp for an exciting week of expl...
02/17/2025

🌷✨ Join us at the Zoo during your Spring Break! ✨🌷

Join Randall Oaks Zoo’s Spring Break Camp for an exciting week of exploration and discovery! Make new friends, meet amazing animals, and enjoy a variety of fun activities.

➡️ Don't wait, sign up now: https://buff.ly/3QgrGA9

Due to extreme temperatures, Randall Oaks Zoo is closed today, February 17 and tomorrow, the 18th. Thank you for your un...
02/17/2025

Due to extreme temperatures, Randall Oaks Zoo is closed today, February 17 and tomorrow, the 18th. Thank you for your understanding. Stay warm out there!

Our snakes aren't the best kissers, but they do charge 50¢ for for hisses! 🐍💖Sending warm Valentine's Day wishes from Ra...
02/14/2025

Our snakes aren't the best kissers, but they do charge 50¢ for for hisses! 🐍💖

Sending warm Valentine's Day wishes from Randall Oaks Zoo! Check out the DTPD Spring Guide to discover exciting activities coming up at Randall Oaks Zoo here: https://buff.ly/3CP8V3U

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and we have you covered with the cutest Valentine's you can ask for: our Randall Oaks Zoo re...
02/13/2025

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and we have you covered with the cutest Valentine's you can ask for: our Randall Oaks Zoo residents! 🦙💌

➡️ Click the link to print these FREE downloadable ROZ Valentine's Day cards: https://buff.ly/4jRsYz9

🩷 Don't have a four-legged Valentine? Don't worry check your mailbox for the DTPD Spring Guide to see what's happening e...
02/11/2025

🩷 Don't have a four-legged Valentine? Don't worry check your mailbox for the DTPD Spring Guide to see what's happening everything zoo this spring including zoo camp!

🌷 You can also view the DTPD Spring Guide online this Thursday, February 13 at dtpd.org!

📣 Due to predicted inclement weather, Randall Oaks Zoo will be closed tomorrow, February 12.
02/11/2025

📣 Due to predicted inclement weather, Randall Oaks Zoo will be closed tomorrow, February 12.

💌 Give your Valentine's the sweetest card of all...featuring our zoo animals! 🦚➡️ Share the love this Valentine's Day wi...
02/07/2025

💌 Give your Valentine's the sweetest card of all...featuring our zoo animals! 🦚

➡️ Share the love this Valentine's Day with this FREE download of Valentine's cards: https://buff.ly/4jRsYz9

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1180 N Randall Road
West Dundee, IL
60118

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

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+18475514312

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🌸 Spring is here, and so are the animals! 🦋🌿 As the weather warms, animals become more active. Here’s what’s happening: 🐦 Reproduction: Birds sing, frogs croak, and squirrels find their mates! 🦊 Migration: Some animals travel to new places. 🍃 Food Gathering: Bears can eat 20,000 calories a day, while deer and rabbits scavenge gardens. 🏠 Nesting: Birds build nests, and squirrels might cozy up in your attic. 🐢 Hibernation Ends: Turtles, frogs, and bears are waking up! With increased activity, you might spot more wildlife around. Be mindful of potential infestations – they can sneak into your home! 🐾🐾 #SpringAwakening #Wildlife #Zoo #ROZ #RandallOaksZoo

🏈 THE PRAIRIE DOGS PREDICT THE SUPER BOWL WINNERS! 🏆 #SuperBowl #SuperBowl2024 #SuperBowlPrediction #RandallOaksZoo #Zoo #PrairieDogs #Football #WestDundee

It's National Day of the Horse! We're celebrating our noble horse companions today! 🐴 #NationalHorseDay #EquineLove

What's Brew at the Zoo? Live music, adult beverages, food vendors, lawn games, and of course, our lovely zoo animals! 🍻🐾 Join us on the 6th of July for a special event aimed at raising funds to support our beloved zoo and provide extra care for our animals! Secure your spot now: https://buff.ly/44JUOGt

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This past Sunday Jalapeno, the porcupine, celebrated his 7th birthday! He enjoyed a delicious birthday treat while enjoying the sun 🥳 Do you want to celebrate our animals birthdays this summer? Join us on one of these special days: 🎂 Sunday, May 26 | Cedar the Woodchuck's Birthday 🐷 Saturday, June 15 | Charlotte the Pig's Birthday 😺 Sunday, July 21 | Marley the Bobcat's Birthday 🐹🐹 Sunday, August 18 | Tater Tot & Mohawk, the Guinea Pigs Birthday

The Groundhog Day results are in! Cedar didn't see his shadow, meaning we’ll have…an early spring!

Groundhog Day 2024
Groundhog Day 2024

The Groundhog Day results are in! Cedar didn't see his shadow, meaning we'll have...an early spring! 🌷

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Welcome to Randall Oaks Zoo!

Situated at the top of a hill, Randall Oaks Zoo offers a variety of kid-friendly farm animals for viewing, petting, and feeding. A stroll through the barn gives visitors an opportunity to meet a camel, alpacas, goats and a few of our other animal friends. Some highlights of the zoo include cows, mini horses, a bobcat, sheep, goats, emus, alpacas, reptiles, deer, rabbits, chickens, pigs, fox, and birds, including a Red-tailed hawk, peacocks and a Great Horned Owl just to name a few. Come and meet all our four-legged, furry and feathered friends!