
OPEN for the 2021 Season!
We are now open for the 2021 summer season. We are open everyday from 11 am-7 pm from now until Labor Day, September 6, 2021. Please come on out and see our animals, play on our playground equipment and enjoy the Iowa fresh air. Don’t forget that you can rent one or both of our pavilions (call 563-556-7410 for availability and rates). We hope to see you at least once this summer!

Closing for the season August 23
The Storybook Hill Children’s Zoo will close for the season this Sunday, August 23, 2020. We will be open for our normal hours up until and on August 23.
We hope everyone had a little fun outdoors with the animals, playground, and picnic pavilions. We hope to see you all again next summer starting Memorial Day weekend.
Storybook Hill Guidelines for COVID-19
We have this sign posted at the entrance but wanted to share here. As we have opened for the 2020 season, please keep these guidelines in mind if you plan to visit.
OPEN for 2020 Season
Storybook Hill Children’s Zoo is open for the 2020 season.
New hours: 12 pm-6 pm
Please see our Facebook page for regulations due to COVID-19.
Storybook Hill Closed for 2019 Season
Thanks to all who came to see us this year! We have officially closed for the season and hope to see you all next year starting Memorial Day weekend 2020!
Storybook Hill Officially Open for 2019 Season
We are officially open for our 2019 season. You can come and see us everyday of the summer from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. until Labor Day. And please check out the feature in the Telegraph Herald from yesterday’s newspaper.
New Equipment to Greet Visitors on Opening Weekend at Dubuque Park
We hope to see you soon!
Closed for the Season 2018
Storybook Hill Children’s Zoo is now closed for the season. We will reopen for the 2019 summer season starting Memorial Day Weekend. See you then!
Storybook Hill Open for the Season
As of May 26, 2018, the Storybook Hill Children’s Zoo is open for the season. We will be open everyday from 11 am to 7 pm until Labor Day. Please come on out and see us and the animals for a day in the sun (or even the rain!).
Storybook Hill Children’s Zoo – Now Closed For the Season
We officially closed for the season on Labor Day. We want to thank all the families that visited us over the summer and we hope to see you all back next year. Look for us to open again on Memorial Day weekend 2018.