Henson Robinson Zoo

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Henson Robinson Zoo
Playground
Location	Springfield, Illinois
Coordinates	39°43′39″N 89°35′01″W / 39.7274°N 89.5835°W / 39.7274; -89.5835Coordinates: 39°43′39″N 89°35′01″W / 39.7274°N 89.5835°W / 39.7274; -89.5835
Number of animals	300
Number of species	90
Memberships	AZA
Website	www.hensonrobinsonzoo.org

The Henson Robinson Zoo is a private nonprofit zoo serving the population of the greater Springfield, Illinois, United States, metropolitan area. The zoo was built in 1968-1970 on the eastern shore of Lake Springfield, and opened in 1970.

The Henson Robinson Zoo is affiliated with the Springfield Park District. It is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. As of 2009, it housed more than 300 animal specimens representing more than 90 species. The zoo charges an admission fee.^[1]

Zoo's playground

Notes

↑ "Henson Robinson Zoo". Retrieved 2009-04-30.

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