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Henson Robinson Zoo

Q: Where is Henson Robinson Zoo?

United States. Henson Robinson Zoo is a zoo or wildlife park in the United States, at 1100 East Lake Shore Drive, Springfield, IL 62712. Its coordinates are 39.727° N, 89.584° W. The nearest national park in our atlas is Point Pelee National Park, about 644 km away.

Q: When did Henson Robinson Zoo open and how big is it?

5.0 ha. Henson Robinson Zoo, a zoo or wildlife park in the United States, covers about 5.0 ha, according to Wikidata and OpenStreetMap.

🇺🇸 United States

🦒 Zoo or wildlife park, United States

The Henson Robinson Zoo is a private nonprofit zoo owned and operated by the Springfield Park District. The zoo was built in 1968–1970 on the eastern shore of Lake Springfield to serve the population of Central Illinois, and opened in 1970. As of 2018, the zoo housed more than 300 animal specimens representing more than 80 species. The zoo charges an admission fee. Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

39.727° N 89.584° W

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Getting there

Address: 1100 East Lake Shore Drive, Springfield, IL 62712
Phone: +1-217-585-1821

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Where is Henson Robinson Zoo?

United States

Henson Robinson Zoo is a zoo or wildlife park in the United States, at 1100 East Lake Shore Drive, Springfield, IL 62712. Its coordinates are 39.727° N, 89.584° W. The nearest national park in our atlas is Point Pelee National Park, about 644 km away.