Springfield Zoological Society

05/10/2026

05/09/2026

We always appreciate the support of our local businesses

05/05/2026

05/03/2026

Small but mighty!

The American Kestrel is the smallest member of the falcon family and can be seen across both North and South America.

Kestrels' black stripes below their eyes are often referred to as "sideburns." These markings assist the birds by reducing sun glare in their eyes and served as the inspiration for black eye makeup in sports.

04/30/2026

🦋 Celebrate Your Neighborhood Park Pollinator Garden with a Milkweed Giveaway!! 🐝

You'll be able to...
- Meet your neighborhood pollinator garden, University of Illinois Extension volunteers, & Parks foundation volunteers
- Learn all about planting milkweed & importance of pollinator gardens
- Take home your free milkweed!
- Learn how you can help with your neighborhood park pollinator garden
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Saturday, May 2nd
Park Pollinator Garden Supporters:
Meet us at -
9:00am-11:00am | Jaycee Park - at the shelter
11:00am-1:00pm I Erin's Pavilion - entrance of the building
1:00pm-3:00pm | Washington Park Shelter - near the playground
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Saturday, May 3rd
Park Pollinator Garden Supporters:
Meet us at -
9:00am-11:00am | Lincoln Park - shelter in Nelson Center parking lot

For more info go to: springfieldparksfoundation.org