1.
Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington
The first real expansion of the zoo was in 1960 with the construction of the Woodland Wing.
20 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
2.
Henson Robinson Zoo, Springfield
As of 2009, it housed more than 300 animal specimens representing more than 90 separate species.
20 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
3.
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago
Lincoln Park Zoo is home to a wide variety of animals. The zoo includes big cats, polar bears, penguins, gorillas, reptiles, monkeys, and other species totalling nearly 1,250 animals.
19 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
4.
Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield
Brookfield Zoo built the nation's first fully-indoor dolphin exhibit.
18 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
5.
Glen Oak Zoo, Peoria
In 2009, the zoo opened the new Africa exhibit, nearly doubling its size.
16 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
6.
Cosley Zoo, Wheaton
15 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
7.
Scovill Zoo, Decatur
14 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
8.
Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis
13 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
9.
Mesker Park Zoo, Evansville
12 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
10.
ME's Zoo, Parker City
11 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
11.
Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend
10 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
12.
Maple Lane Wildlife Farm, Topeka
9 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
13.
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, Fort Wayne
8 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
14.
Columbian Park Zoo, Lafayette
7 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
15.
Shedd Aquarium, Chicago
6 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
16.
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, Albion
5 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
17.
Serpent Safari, Gurnee
4 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
18.
Phillips Park Zoo, Aurora
3 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
19.
Peoria Zoo, Peoria
2 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
20.
Niabi Zoo, Coal Valley
1 point - added 13 years ago by kris -
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