Dickerson Park Zoo
Address
1401 West Norton Road
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 864-1800
AKA:
DPZ
Description:
Provides recreational and educational experiences for the public, conserves wildlife and wild places, and conducts research.
All counties in the State of Missouri
ALSO KNOWN AS
DPZ
DP ZOO
Hours:
April-September - Mon-Sun - 9:00am to 5:00pm
(including all summer holidays)
October-March - Mon-Sun -10:00am to 4:00pm
(closed if walkways are covered with ice or snow)
Guests may stay in the park for one hour after the admission gate closes; closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
May 17, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1401 West Norton Road
Springfield, MO 65803
Mailing
3043 North Fort
Springfield, MO 65803
Contacts
Mike Crocker
Jackson Thompson
Assistant Director
(417) 864-1800
Phone Numbers
Main
(417) 864-1800
Fax
(417) 833-4459
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Provides internships and job shadowing experiences for college students.
Hours
Varies according to assignment
Required Documents
Call for details or check the website dickersonparkzoo.org
Eligibility
College students
Fees
Call for details or check the website dickersonparkzoo.org
Intake Procedure
For more information contact Mike Crocker at (417) 833-1570 or mcrocker@springfieldmo.gov or check the website dickersonparkzoo.org
Languages
English
Service Area
Greene County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Greene County
- Greene County
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Description
Provides recreational and educational experiences for the public, conserves wildlife and wild places, and conducts research. The zoo is home to more than 500 animals representing 160 species. Themed exhibit regions represent five geographic areas and a Diversity of Life facility that features animals from around the world.
Hours
March - October - Mon-Sun - 9:00am to 5:00pm (including all summer holidays) November - February - Mon-Sun - 9:00am to 4:00pm (except in inclement weather) Guests may stay in the park for one hour after the admission gate closes; closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
Admission for adults and teenagers is $15.00, Children (ages 3-12 years) is $10.00, Seniors (age 60 years and older) is $12.00 Children age 2 years and younger and Friends of the Zoo members are admitted free Group rates are $6.00 adults and teenagers, $4.00 for ages 3-12 years for groups with 15 or more paying admission
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In To Apply Mail
Languages
English Animal identification signs are in English and Spanish
Service Area
All counties in the State of Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
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