GUEST SERVICESZoo Hours

April-October – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.November-March – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Guests may stay in the park for one hour after the admission gate closes. The zoo is closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, and when the walks are covered with ice or snow.

Admission FeesAdults and Teens .................$15 Children ages 3-12..............$1060 & older .............................$12 (discounted admission)

Children age 2 and younger and FOZ members are admitted free. The group rate for groups with 15 or more paying admission is $6 for adults/teens and $4 for children ages 3-12. Group rates do not apply with other discounts or coupons.

Titus Express Miniature TrainTickets are $2 per person or 2 tokens. Children younger than 2 ride free. Cash is accepted at the attendant’s station to purchase ride tickets. Guests may also use two tokens per person to ride the train.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily, April–October11 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily in March

For our guests’ safety, the train operates weather permitting. The train ride is closed November–February.

Food and DrinksThe Bush Country Café serves hot sandwiches, snacks, beverages and frozen treats. A variety of packaged snacks and bottled drinks are available year-round at the Safari Trading Company gift shop.

Bush Country Café hours:9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily, April–October10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., daily in March10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., weekends November–February

Large coolers, picnic lunches and glass containers are not allowed.

Safari Trading Company Gift ShopThe gift shop is open during admission gate operating hours.

Strollers • Wheelchairs Single strollers ($7) and double strollers ($9) are available at the admission gate. The zoo also rents electric convenience vehicles (“power chairs”) for $25 with a driver’s license as a deposit. Manual wheelchairs are available upon request.

Contact Areas – For the animals’ health and safety, please only give feed provided by the zoo. We recommend all guests wash their hands after touching or feeding animals. Feeding times may be limited to prevent over-feeding.The Outback Corral is open when an attendant is present (9 a.m.–5 p.m., April–October, and from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., in March). Animal feed is available for purchase during these designated feeding times. The Outback Corral is closed for the season November–February. Petting zoo feed machines accept tokens for feed purchases. A change machine is available to exchange paper money for tokens.The Giraffe Deck is open when an attendant is present. Feed can be purchased for giraffes during designated feeding times. Cash is accepted at the attendant’s station on the deck; feed is $4. The attendant will also accept four tokens for feed purchases.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily, April–October11 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily in March, weather permitting.Closed for the season from November through February

Money from giraffe deck and petting zoo helps support our conservation mission.

RESPECT THE ANIMALSDuring your zoo visit, please abide by the posted safety warnings and signs. Taunting zoo animals is dangerous and prohibited. For the health and well-being of our animals, please only feed those animals in designated feeding areas – the Outback Corral petting zoo, giraffe deck and fish/waterfowl feeding. In all other areas of the zoo, do not throw food of any type into exhibits or attempt to feed animals through fences. Coins and other objects are also very dangerous to the animals and should never be thrown into an exhibit. If you drop something into an exhibit, please alert a staff member so the item can be retrieved.

CODE OF CONDUCTWe want everyone’s zoo visit to be enjoyable, safe and comfortable. Please follow all posted rules and show courtesy to your fellow park guests. Vulgarity, public intoxication, theft, excessive rowdiness and other disrespectful actions that disrupt other guests or our staff will not be tolerated. This behavior will result in ejection from the zoo without a refund on admission.

PHOTO AND VIDEO POLICYYour admission to Dickerson Park Zoo serves as your permission for use of your image for promotional or educational purposes by the zoo or other entities promoting the zoo. Commercial photography or videography is prohibited without the permission of the zoo. Please contact the public relations department for more information about commercial projects.

2019 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDARMarch 3 World Wildlife Day.April 6 National Zoo Lovers Day & Eggstravaganza: celebrate all zoos

do to help animals & watch animals as they are treated to special enrichment. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

April 20 Party for the Planet: celebrate Earth Day with “green” activities. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

May 4 Salamander Saturday – AAZK Ozarks chapter hosted event to help raise awareness about salamanders, their habitats and their role in the ecosystem.

May 9 Spring Friends of the Zoo Members Night - appreciation picnic. Invite only. 6-8:30 p.m. more details to follow.

May 12 Mother’s Day. Mothers receive free admission all day. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

May 16 Rain date for Spring Members Night…if needed. 6-8:30 p.m.May 17 Summer Shootout Invitational – 12:00 p.m at Ozark Shooters

Complex, Walnut Shade.May 18 Endangered Species Day. Educational animal presentations and

onsite crafts and activities 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. May 23 World Turtle Day. Educational animal presentations, extra keeper

chats, and tortoise encounters. June 1-July 1 America’s Wolves Exhibit.June 16 Father’s Day. Fathers receive free admission all day. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.June 21 World Giraffe Day. Extra Keeper Chats.June 22 Art Gone Wild. Hands-on activities provided by Friends of the

Zoo and Springfield Regional Arts Council 10 a.m. -2 p.m.July 4 Red, White & Zoo: Military Appreciation Day, free admission for

active or veteran military and their immediate family members. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

July 6 McDonald’s Day at the Zoo. Half price admission for everyone all day. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

July 12 Ball of the WildJuly 18 Summer Member’s Movie Night. Invitation only event,

6:30- when movie ends. More details to come later. July 23 Rain date for Members Movie Night…if needed.July 29 Show Your Stripes for World Tiger Day. $2 off general admission

for guests wearing stripes. Educational animal presentations.Aug 10 Zooper Hero Saturday Come see some of your favorite heroes,

local and fictional, and gear up for the start of the school year. Activities 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Aug 12 Go Grey for World Elephant Day. Educational animal presentations.

Aug 24 Bull 105.1 Kids’ FairSept 8 Grandparents’ Day. Free admission for all grandparents.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept 14 Brew at the Zoo (Must be 21 to attend)Sept 28 Recycling RendeZoo. A recycling event in partnership with the

City of Springfield, please watch DPZ and City of Springfield Facebook pages for further details.

Oct 4 World Animal DayOct 11 HOWL. Fall Member’s Night, Invitation only, 5:30-7:30 more

details to come later. Rain or shine.Nov 11 Veteran’s Appreciation Day. Free admission for active or veteran

military and immediate family members. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Event dates and times are subject to change. Please confirm information by visiting the zoo’s website, dickersonparkzoo.org, or by calling Dickerson Park Zoo’s hotline, 417‑864‑1800.

Welcome to

ZooGUIDE generously underwritten by your local Springfield McDonald’s®Photo by Matthew Thomas Photography

Friends of the ZooJoin Today!Your annual pass includes these great benefits:

• Free admission to Dickerson Park Zoo and benefits at more than 100 zoos and aquariums in North America.

• WildTimes magazine, published quarterly.• Invitations to private events for members only.• One-day zoo passes to share with friends.• Discounts on birthday party packages, education programs,

merchandise in the Safari Trading Company gift shop, and at the Bush Country Café.

• And more!

Join Friends of the Zoo today at the admission gate!Dickerson Park Zoo is accredited by the

Visit us at dickersonparkzoo.org

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Restrooms (Companion restroom at Cafe)

TelephoneFor your safety, please stay on public walkways and observe all warning signs.The entire Zoo Tour is approximately 1.2 miles.

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SOUTH AMERICACapuchin Monkey / Mono CarablancaHowler Monkey / Mono AulladorRhea / ÑandúChilean Flamingo / Flamenco ChilenoManed Wolf / El Aguará GuazúCotton-top Tamarin / Tamarino Cabeza de AlgodónGolden Lion TamarinMute Swan / Cisne VulgarChacoan Peccary / Chancho de TropaSpider Monkey / Mono ArañaBlue & Yellow Macaw / Guacamayo Azul y AmarilloMilitary Macaw / Guacamayo MilitarSquirrel Monkey / Mono AmericanoScarlet Macaw / Guacamayo Rosado

AUSTRALIARed Kangaroo / Canguro RojoEmu / EmúKookaburra / CucaburraEclectus Parrot / Loro Ecléctico

NORTH AMERICABlack Bear / Oso NegroBobcat / LinceRiver Otter / Nutria de RíoMountain Lion / PumaWhite-tail Deer / Ciervo Cola BlancaMexican Wolf / Lobo MexicanoBald Eagle / Pigargo Americano o Águila CalvaSwift Fox

TROPICAL ASIAMalayan Tiger / Tigre Malayo o de MalacaSiamang / Mono SiamangAsian Elephant / Elefante Asiático

AFRICACheetah / Guepardo ó ChitaCrowned Crane / Grulla Real GrisBongo / Bongo JovenGiraffe / JirafaOstrichPancake Tortoise / Tortuga de las RocasRound-nosed Plated Lizard / Lagarto Plateado de Sudán

Lion / LeónWhite-Cheeked Turaco / Turaco de Mejillas BlancasBlack & White Colobus / Colobo AngoleñoDamara Zebra / Cebra de DamaraRed River Hog / Cerdo del Rio Rojo

OTHER EXHIBITSAmbler Diversity of Life exhibits (reptiles)European White Stork / Cigüeña BlancaRed Ruffed Lemur / Lémur.Burmese Python / Pitón BurmesSlothsAmerican Alligator / Aligátor AmericanoAldabra Tortoise / Tortuga Gigante de AldabraTortoises / TortugasTufted Deer / Ciervo Copetudos OccidentalesLemur / LémurSaki MonkeyKing Vulture

To take care of the socialization needs of

our elephant herd, there may not always be an elephant in the public viewing yard.

Thank you for understanding.

The animals always have a fresh water source that is

often hidden from view. Pools may be drained for cleaning

or maintenance, but the pools are not the animals’

main source of water.

•Z.E.B.R.A. Classes

•Birthday Parties

•Z.E.B.R.A. Classes

•Birthday Parties

Giraffe Feeding Deck

Giraffe Feeding Deck