Events

October 26, 5:00-8:00PM

October 27, 12:00-3:00PM



It’s Halloween time! What better way to get into the fun spirit of Halloween than Miller Park Zoo’s annual Halloween party? Same fun event, just renamed!

The Saturday evening event will be a little bit scary, but still a lot of fun for

all ages. There will be local vendors, crafts, games, and glitter tattoos! There will also be an opportunity to purchase hayride tickets at the admissions window for $3.00 each (weather permitting).


(10/26): $5 for members and $10 for non-members.

(10/27): Free for members and regular admission for non-members

Save The Date

March 1, 2025


Registration for The Miller Park Zoo Stampede opens November 1st.


Start training now for this one of a kind 5K Run, 3K Walk and 1/4 mile Kids Fun Run!


Participants will run on a certified course through Miller Park, the surrounding neighborhood and the zoo.

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What's New

Animal Care Manager



Miller Park Zoo is excited to welcome Rose Johnson as it's new Animal Care Manager! Rose got her start at Miller Park Zoo as a Junior Zookeeper and has worked her way up as an adult volunteer, seasonal zookeeper and most recently a full-time zookeeper.


Rose has worked at Miller Park Zoo for 10 years. Although she has worked in many areas of the zoo, she mainly works in the Rainforest building, South America exhibit and with her favorite animal at the zoo, Sally the Alligator. In addition to the daily care of the animals, she is involved in multiple conservation efforts. Notably, protecting local pollinators and the reintroduction of the Puerto Rican Crested Toad.


"I have always known this was my dream job and that I would be a Zookeeper here. I have worked hard and achieved that goal. I am now so excited to be able to move to a position within Miller Park Zoo to help enhance the overall direction and welfare of the Zoo."


Raising Funds for Sloth Exhibit


At our annual ZooDo Gala in September, The Zoological Society kicked off it's campaign to raise funds for it's newest project, a new sloth exhibit in the rainforest building.


The project will involve modifying an available space in our existing rainforest. This will allow a sloth to be added to the zoo’s collection. Steel framing will hold netting to create the habitat. Guardrails will position guests for optimum viewing and a keeper gate will be incorporated into the design for best animal and habitat care as well as keeper safety.


The Linnaeus's two-toed sloths are sluggish tree dwellers of Central and South America. They spend their lives in the tropical rainforests munching on leaves and napping. They are wonderful animal ambassadors for zoos and are often visitor favorites. Sloths are threatened by deforestation, hunting, and the illegal wildlife trade. 


The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has programs in place to help ensure the survival of sloths in zoos. These programs are designed to maintain healthy, genetically diverse populations.

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Education

Zoo to You


A visit to the zoo isn't the only way that visitors can learn more about our animals. The Miller Park Zoo education department also offers a "Zoo to You" program. Educators along with some of our ambassador animals visit local schools and other organizations to teach about the animals we have at the zoo and the importance of conservation. Presentations last 30-45 minutes and include 2-3 animals.


Miller Park Zoo’s Education Department has recently been awarded a grant by the Miller Park Zoological Society that allows our Education Department to present the program free of charge to eligible schools in Bloomington District 87 and McLean Unit 5 school districts.


For more information please contact Julia Benzel, Education Manager jbenzel@cityblm.org 309-434-2256


Feature Article

Animal Spotlight- Guanacos



Guanacos are large mammals in the Camelidae family. The family is made up of camels, llamas, alpacas, guanacos and vicuna. With a weight ranging between 200 and 300 pounds, the guanaco is slightly larger than the alpaca, but smaller than the llama. In the wild, they can be found in South America and ranging from Northern Peru to Southern Chile. They live in family groups that consist of one male and up to 10 females and young. Lifespan in the wild is 15-20 years and captivity can be up to 28 years.

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Zoodoptions

Recent Zoodoptions



Zoey Trease: Snow Leopard

Myla Trease: Galapagos Tortoise

Tom Clay: Snow Leopard



These symbolic adoptions help to provide care and enrichment for the animals at Miller Park Zoo. Show your support by adopting an animal today! If you would like to purchase an enrichment item for our animals, check out our Wishlist!

Adopt an Animal

Membership Appreciation

Thank you MPZS Members!

November is Member Appreciation Month! As a special thank you to our members, we have partnered with the McLean County Museum of History and the Children's Discovery Museum to offer our members 20% off at all three gift shops for the entire month! Just show your membership card at the register.

Our members are the backbone of the Miller Park Zoological Society, and we would not be able to provide important operational funding to the Zoo without your support. Not a member? Sign up today to take advantage of this great deal!

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A Special THANK YOU to our Digital Sponsor

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Miller Park Zoo

1020 S Morris Ave

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309) 434-2250

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