# Zoos in Illinois > Walking through the exhibits and watching the animals is a way to reconnect with the natural world. Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/illinois/best-zoo ## Places (9) ### 1. Hamill Family Play Zoo Interactive exhibits let kids become zookeepers and engage with animals. Hands-on areas like the Petting Zoo make learning fun and direct. Early closing times mean planning is key for a full experience. - Address: 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL 60513, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/HamillFamilyPlayZoo ### 2. Phillips Park Zoo Spacious zoo offers free admission and a free tram for easy tours. Sunken gardens and a veterans waterfall create a peaceful environment. Playgrounds and splash pads add lively energy near children's zones. - Address: 1000 Ray Moses Dr, Aurora, IL 60505, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/PhillipsParkZoo ### 3. Pritzker Family Children's Zoo Naturalistic settings and stunning landscaping create a calm spot for families. Free entry and parking early make visits easy. Kids love the Pritzker Family Children's Zoo with its covered play area and animals like black bears and wolves that teach about habitat loss. - Address: 2197 N Stockton Dr APT 2119, Chicago, IL 60614, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Pritzker-Family-Children's-Zoo ### 4. Regenstein Center for African Apes Large glass enclosures offer clear views of African apes in a calm, air-conditioned space. Open exhibits provide detailed history and naturalistic settings for easy walking and animal observation. Visitors enjoy a spacious, climate-controlled environment focused on ape behavior. - Address: 2058-2156 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/RegensteinCenterForAfricanApes ### 5. Brookfield Zoo Spacious, immersive exhibits showcase a variety of animals, making it a family favorite for animal lovers. Interactive experiences like giraffe feeding and a Ferris wheel add fun and unique views. Lively, shaded rest areas and playgrounds keep kids engaged and comfortable. - Address: 8400 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/BrookfieldZoo ### 6. City of Aurora- Phillips Park Zoo Small zoo offers free entry and a mix of farm animals and exotic species in clean enclosures. Immaculate gardens and family-friendly playgrounds create a peaceful park atmosphere. Perfect for quick visits and outdoor fun with kids. - Address: City of Aurora- Phillips Park Zoo, Ray Moses Dr, Aurora, IL 60505, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/City-of-Aurora--Phillips-Park-Zoo ### 7. Lords Park Zoo Spacious park offers extensive green areas and a small zoo with bison and deer. Peaceful atmosphere suits family outings and children enjoy the playground and museum. Zoo focuses on animal welfare and education, making it ideal for kids and families. - Address: 207 Grand Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/LordsParkZoo ### 8. Tropic World Orangutans and gorillas shine in a solid collection of tropical animals. Tropic World offers a beautiful setup but the zoo's overall mood feels quite depressing. Atmosphere stays familiar and engaging despite this. - Address: 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL 60513, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/TropicWorld ### 9. Farm in the Zoo Free zoo features rare animals and clean, fun spaces. Play stations and a large tractor create a child-friendly spot for learning about food origins. Venue offers interactive exhibits and a family-oriented environment perfect for young kids. - Address: 1911 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/FarmInTheZoo ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.