Henson Robinson Zoo

1100 East Lake Drive, Springfield, Illinois

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+1 217 753 6217

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www.hensonrobinsonzoo.org

The Henson Robinson Zoo is home to more than 300 animals native to Australia, Africa, Asia and North and South America. Over 90 species of native and exotic animals are housed here among naturalistic exhibits. Special events are ... more on Visit-springfieldillinois.com

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It is also cheap, generally very uncrowded and IN Springfield as opposed to the other zoos mentioned above. more on Yahoo! Travel

We can't say enough about it with small children and a cheap get a way...its perfect. more on Yahoo! Travel

All in all a wonderful, relaxing atmosphere. more on Yahoo! Travel

Louis or chicago area zoos but has a lot of animals the kids can interact with and for cheap!!. more on Yahoo! Travel

We take snacks but they also have a food stand. more on Yahoo! Travel

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My husband and I, along with my parents, visited this zoo this morning and had a lovely time. While my expectations were not very high (based on these reviews), this little zoo surpassed them. While t ... more on TripAdvisor

It is an small Zoo. If you have been in a Big Zoo before, then you might feel like: Is this all? I am pretty sure ... more on TripAdvisor

I am an animal lover and make it a point to visit my local zoos and donate what I can towards the care and feeding of the animals. I visited the Springfield area while sightseeing. The location is on ... more on TripAdvisor

This zoo you can easily explore in a half day. It is an excellent mid sized zoo. Children and adults will enjoy the variety of ... more on TripAdvisor

Nice smaller zoo, nice people working there, clean, great place to bring the kids. more on TripAdvisor

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A tiny up close interactive zoo few animals but allows you to get a closer view then at a larger zoo. no much to see is worth the ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The size of the zoo is perfect for older adults and young children, who tend to get tired easily from a lot of walking.

The variety of animals was also good for it's size.

And ... more on Yahoo! Travel

As the prior reviewer mentioned, it's not the St. Louis Zoo (or San Diego Zoo or National Zoo, for that matter). What it is is a smaller zoo definitely targeted toward young children that has actually received national acclaim in ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The zoo is small and very few animals. The best part is the monkey pen. Also there is a charge for the zoo...if your just out and about it is ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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The size of the zoo is perfect for older adults and young children, who tend to get tired easily from a lot of walking. The variety of animals was also good for it's size. And unlike other zoos mentioned once you pay the resonable ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The first time we went there was July of 2002 I was pregant with my youngest son and was not looking forward to bein in the sun. I was pleased to see they have lots of shade and places to sit my oldest son loved his first trip to ... more on Yahoo! Travel

We love this zoo! I would rather go to this zoo than st. Louis because st. Louis is always under construction or all the animals are not out but at henson robinson zoo there is no long lines or not knowing if the animals are there ... more on Yahoo! Travel

the animals were in tiny cages - not even big enough for a large dog. Compared to Chicago's zoos small. But it was a zoo they are trying the city ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Well it's a zoo. In Springfield. It's so small, though, way smaller than most zoos, almost too small. So its fun for a local trip ... more on Yahoo! Travel