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505 Woodland Way, Oswego, IL 60543
Zoos & Botanical Gardens in Illinois
Illinois hosts 90 zoos & botanical gardens suitable for corporate events of all sizes. Browse by city, or request a quote and we'll connect you with up to 3 matching venues in your area.
Esmeralda Party Rentals
219 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
City of Aurora- Phillips Park Zoo
Ray Moses Dr, Aurora, IL 60505
Vast city park comprising a golf course & pro shop, zoo, sporting fields & family recreation areas.
Phillips Park Zoo
1000 Ray Moses Dr, Aurora, IL 60505
Year-round animal park since 1915 with 40+ native species of mammals, reptiles & birds.
Cosley Zoo
1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
5-acre facility featuring native domestic animals & wildlife, plus ponds, a barn & natural habitats.
Dreamful Event Rentals
681 Academy Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062
Fiesta Party Rental
7509 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Pathways Arboretum
23325 Tieri Ln, Steger, IL 60475
Windy City Event Rentals
4318 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
Pepper Family Wildlife Center
322 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
POSH Party Chicago
4326 Regency Dr Unit #B, Glenview, IL 60025
Vintage Place Settings
2041 W Carroll Ave #C211, Chicago, IL 60612
Japanese Garden
6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Butterflies and Blooms
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
English Walled Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields & tennis courts.
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings.
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2391 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
Thousands of exotic plants in an 1890 glass structure, plus outdoor gardens & fountains.
Lurie Garden
220 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60601
2.5 acres of Millennium Park dedicated to eco-friendly botanical landscaping with city views.
Tablescapes Event Rentals
1901 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612
Kovler Lion House and Pepper Family Wildlife Center
2101 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614
Chicago Flower Wall
7736 W 99th St, Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Foreman Pavilion
2121 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
Greenhouses at Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe, IL 60022
Evening Island
Glencoe, IL 60022
Osaka Garden
6300 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Japanese garden on Jackson Park's Wooded Island featuring a waterfall & foot bridges.
Play House Party Rentals
401 N Trumbull Ave # D, Chicago, IL 60624
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago, IL 60614
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
Jackson Park Cherry Blossoms
Jackson Park, Chicago, IL 60637
Garden Manor Banquets
4722 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3100 Golf Rd, Riverside, IL 60546
Café Brauer
2021 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
Landmark 1900 building in Lincoln Park that has a seasonal patio restaurant.
The Garden View Café at the Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
Casual American nook, set in a horticultural center, using student-grown produce on its weekly menu.
Fitness at Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
University of Chicago Botanic Garden
5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Viola's Kitchen
1906 Welwyn Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Wilder Park Conservatory
Wilder Park Conservatory, 225 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Lurvey Home & Garden
2550 E Dempster St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Garden-supply specialist featuring plants, shrubs & all types of landscaping accessories & services.
Cumberland Terrace Park
426 S Warrington Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Andrea's Zoo
8925 Robin Dr # A, Des Plaines, IL 60016
BW Studio + Events
2324 Clinton Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
Berwyn Gardens
2134 Home Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
The Venue Brookfield LLC
9109 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
Royal Table Settings
4024 N Terramere Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Kingsbridge Arboretum
1634 S Fernandez Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Rose Party Rentals
15 N Brandon Dr, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Vogelei Park & Barn
650 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Arlington Rental
2095 Hammond Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Moriyama Japanese Garden
48 Sunset Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
AgriCenter
14171 Carole Dr, Bloomington, IL 61705
Wendell Niepagen Greenhouses and Garden Center
2010 Fox Creek Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
Casey's Garden Shop and Florist
1505 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Garden center with annuals, perennials & shrubs, plus a gift shop for house plants & cut flowers.
Growing Grounds
1610 S Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Miller Park Zoo
1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
Public park with a lake, zoo, pavilion & bandstand, war memorials, mini-golf & railroad items.
Atwood Wayside / Herb Garden
303 N Robinson St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Westside Community Gardens
505 N Roosevelt Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
Weaver's Rent-All
1815 Morrissey Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
Japanese Garden
Constitution Trail, Normal, IL 61761
Miller Park Zoological Society
1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
Champaign County Botanical
950 N Lombard St, Mahomet, IL 61853
Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden
795 Hyacinth, Mahomet, IL 61853
Aikman Wildlife Adventure
125 N Co Rd 425E, Arcola, IL 61910
McGinley Pavilion
Glencoe, IL 60022
Farm in the Zoo
1911 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
Cows, chickens & pigs on display, plus an edible garden with hands-on activities like planting.
Claudia's Sweets & Event Stylist
10S151 Ramm Dr Unit 104, Naperville, IL 60564
Floral Events
1041 N Washington St, Naperville, IL 60563
Children's Garden
4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL 60532
Peaceful, arboretum area featuring a hedge maze, pond, themed gardens & a suspension bridge area.
The Growing Place Garden Center
25w471 Plank Rd, Naperville, IL 60563
The Fun Ones Party Rental
3755 Swenson Ave Suite B, St. Charles, IL 60174
The Gerard T. Donnelly Grand Garden
4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL 60532
Fragrance Garden
4100 Lincoln Ave, Lisle, IL 60532
Firefly Pavilion
4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL 60532
Idea Gardens
701 West St, Naperville, IL 60540
NOAH'S Event Venue
119 Shuman Blvd, Naperville, IL 60563
Farmer's Market Garden Center
1805 N Main St, Decatur, IL 62526
Scovill Sculpture Park
495-1325 S Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
Walkway between zoo & museum featuring a rotating collection of unique, contemporary sculptures.
Fairview Park Rose Garden
Decatur, IL 62522
Cook Party Rentals
1590 E Pershing Rd, Decatur, IL 62526
Affordable Party Tent Rentals
39W835 Midan Dr, Elburn, IL 60119
Dresser Gardens-Community Rental Garden
DeKalb, IL 60115
Goldrock Event Rentals LLC
2031 Holt Ln, South Elgin, IL 60177
The Morton Arboretum
4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL 60532
Diverse 1,700-acre nature preserve with a maze garden & tram plus picnicking, hiking & biking.
Midwest Equipment Rental & Sales (Formerly Grand Rental)
1262 S Bridge St, Yorkville, IL 60560
United Rentals
1845 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115
Garden of Eden Park
1343 Adam's Way, DeKalb, IL 60115
Tool Time Rental Inc
1802 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Randall Oaks Zoo
1180 N Randall Rd, West Dundee, IL 60118
Barn-based family venue with kid-friendly animals for petting & feeding, plus games & pony rides.
The NENA Butterfly Garden
166 Ann St, Elgin, IL 60120
Foodstuffs Events and Catering
2104 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Eggleston Park Food Forest
2217 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201
Frequently asked questions
Where are Illinois's zoos & botanical gardens?
Most Illinois zoos & botanical gardens are concentrated in Chicago, Peoria, Rockford, with additional options across 28 cities total.
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