Scovill Zoo

Today is World Ocean Day!

The Humboldt penguin is officially listed as “Threatened” by the IUCN, but its conservation status in Chile was recently changed to “Endangered” due to threats like climate change causing severe food shortages, avian influenza, overfishing, getting caught and perishing in fishing nets, and habitat destruction of their nesting sites.

What can we do?
🌊 Keep the oceans cleaner for penguins and all wildlife!
🌊Reduce pollution - use fewer single-use plastics
🌊 Cut down on pesticides
🌊 Use the Seafood Watch tool to make sustainable seafood choices at the grocery store.

“We depend on our oceans for the future of life on Earth, and our oceans depend on us to heal the harm we have inflicted on Mother Earth.” - Dr. Jane Goodall

🍩 Start Father’s Day weekend with something sweet!

Join us at Scovill Zoo for Donuts with Dad on June 20 at 8:30 a.m. Enjoy delicious donuts, a special animal presentation, and early access to explore the zoo before it opens to the public. 🐾 Call the zoo office to register - 217-421-7435

What amazing Hero Rats! 💗

VOTING TIME! 2026 baby goat name theme! ‼️

Our newest little kids need names, and we need YOUR help choosing the theme!

Vote for your favorite naming theme by reacting to the photo:
❤️ = Types of Cheese (Cheddar, Mozzarella, Gouda, etc.)
👍 = Board Games (Scrabble, Trouble, Sorry, etc.)
😆 (haha) = Cereals (Captain, Pebbles, Cheerio, etc.)

The theme with the most reactions will win, and we’ll reveal the official names on Thursday!

Cast your vote and help welcome the newest members of the Scovill Zoo family! 🐐💚

Special thank you to Brittany Rathje from Main Place Realty for being the Bar Sponsor at Sip and Stroll!

It’s almost time for our first adults-only Sip & Stroll of the summer! 🍷

May 28 / 5-7 p.m. / $25 per person

There are still tickets available at ScovillZoo.com, so grab yours soon!

A big thank you to Speed L**e for sponsoring the koozies for this fun evening at the zoo!

*Reminder zoo grounds will be closing an hour early, so staff can get ready for the special event. Last admission will be taken at 4 p.m.*

Early closure this Thursday!

Last admission will be sold at 4pm this Thursday, May 28 due to our Adults-Only Sip & Stroll event starting at 5pm.