Zoo Open on Indigenous Peoples' Day - Oct. 13

The Zoo in Forest Park will be open for the holiday on Monday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last admission is at 3:30. The Zoo's Education Center, which is home to various reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates will be open from 10-2 with various encounters happening in the center throughout the day.

No registration required. Admission sold at the zoo gate upon arrival. For hours, pricing and more information about The Zoo, please visit www.forestparkzoo.org.

Please note: The City of Springfield charges $3/in-state plate and $5/out-of-state plate, cash only, to park. This fee is not managed or imposed by The Zoo and is in addition to admission.

You may also like the following events from ZOO in Forest Park and Education Center:

• This Wednesday, 1st October, 10:00 am, Zoo School in Springfield
• Next Saturday, 11th October, 10:00 am, Mythbusters at The Zoo in Forest Park in Springfield
• This month, 25th October, 10:00 am, Spooky Safari at The Zoo in Forest Park in Springfield