Top rated Zoos in Buffalo Grove, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Zoos in Buffalo Grove

Experience the best that Buffalo Grove has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 50 places from Zoo category.

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Zoology

Zoo

👍👍 What an amazing experience for my son who loves & and respects amphibians, reptiles, and insects! All the Zoology team members were kind, professional, and knowledgeable. We definitely will be going back in the future! They also provided a military discount!

5.00 (65 reviews) (~200.29 km from centre)

Rigden Ranch

Zoo

👍👍 My daughter and I loved our time at the Rigden Ranch. Instantly greeted with a cup of carrots and cabbage to feed the capybaras and camels. Much more personalized and close up experience with the animals which my daughter really enjoyed. The owner Shayne is passionate and very knowledgeable about...

5.00 (34 reviews) (~70.31 km from centre)

Fellinlove Farm

Non-profit organization

👍👍 This is the sweetest farm to take your kids to! We went to Critter Barn first - Fellinlove was way better. They were able to take the time to explain everything to our children, horse behavior, names family members what the farm hands were doing ect. Allowing the kids into the pens (with workers) wa...

4.90 (135 reviews) (~159.47 km from centre)

Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park

Zoo

Set on 80 acres, this private zoo hosts a range of exotic animals, many that can be touched.

4.80 (3.8K reviews) (~226.89 km from centre)

Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary

Zoo

👍👍 It is small, but a lot of fun. The Godzilla and Medusa show was amusing and fun. Feeding the gators was a lot of fun too. I think the absolute best part was feeding the tortoises. You get to be right in the tortoises habitat; they appear to really like people feeding them and brushing their shells....

4.80 (989 reviews) (~224.48 km from centre)

Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo

Zoo

Prairie-style garden with trails, filled with native plants & home to birds, frogs & other wildlife.

4.80 (764 reviews) (~38.36 km from centre)

Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 The nature center buildings are not open at the end of October. But the trails are and there is a cool lookout tower that you can climb and see the sites. There are some neat gardens that are educational and very pretty. We'll just have to go back when the buildings are open for a broader experience...

4.80 (197 reviews) (~222.87 km from centre)

Regenstein Center for African Apes

Zoo

👍👍 I❤️🦍

4.80 (73 reviews) (~38.36 km from centre)

Kovler Lion House and Pepper Family Wildlife Center

Zoo

👍👍 Beautiful facility with lots of room for the animals to roam.

4.80 (59 reviews) (~38.18 km from centre)

Swift Nature Camp

Children's camp

👍👍 Excellent Summer camp Our son, first time camper, loved it (he did two sessions in a row). Very professional organization. For everyone looking for an authentic summer camp in a very secure environment and with 0 electronic policy. We strongly recommend it! Thanks for making wonderful memories to th...

4.80 (48 reviews) (~36.4 km from centre)

McCormick Bird House

Zoo

👍👍 The bird house is great, and the free flight area is definitely the star attraction.

4.80 (33 reviews) (~38.08 km from centre)

Henry Vilas Zoo

Zoo

Offering free entry, this zoo features animals from around the world, plus gifts, food & treats.

4.70 (8.6K reviews) (~155 km from centre)

Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo

Zoo

👍👍 Great place to go with the kids. They have a giant hillbilly slide, a bounce bubble, a corn pit, a pirate ship and tons of other things. The attendants are very helpful and friendly. Go early on the weekend if you don't want large crowds.

4.70 (2.9K reviews) (~200.93 km from centre)

Shalom Wildlife Zoo

Zoo

Gravel roads connect natural displays of over 400 local & exotic animals across 100 acres.

4.70 (2.8K reviews) (~146.62 km from centre)

Wolf Park

Tourist attraction

Research facility sheltering gray wolves, coyotes, foxes & bison, with guided walking tours.

4.70 (1K reviews) (~204.48 km from centre)

Zoological Society of Milwaukee

Association or organization

👍👍 Love the zoo, we actually use it as family therapy. When we just need a breather from it all we load up a cooler with snacks and stuff n we head out for the day. With so much to see n so much space n seating through out we can take fun breaks. Even though they were cool to see we can't wait to see w...

4.70 (873 reviews) (~96.42 km from centre)

Chicago Zoological Society

Non-profit organization

👍👍 Always a good time at Brookfield Zoo! Everything is streamlined due to COVID but you can still watch a few hours disappear here. Most of the indoor exhibits are closed, so be sure you plan around the weather.

4.70 (312 reviews) (~38.65 km from centre)

Great Bear Wilderness

Zoo

👍👍 Wonderful place to enjoy the beautiful bears up close!

4.70 (155 reviews) (~38.48 km from centre)

Habitat Africa! The Forest

Zoo

👍👍 Beautiful place and very well cared for from the animals to the physical part of the zoo. It's a great experience with nice women who work there.

4.70 (98 reviews) (~38.38 km from centre)

Lincoln Park Zoo

Zoo

Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.

4.60 (32.4K reviews) (~38.14 km from centre)

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Top rated Zoos in Buffalo Grove, United States