IL HB1477

Amends the Forest Preserve Zoological Parks Act to reduce the frequency of mandatory free admission days for zoological parks from one day per 7 days open to one day per 30 days open during the calendar year.

Applies to forest preserve districts with a population of 140,000 or more located in counties with fewer than 3,000,000 inhabitants that operate zoological parks.

Maintains existing requirements that zoological parks must provide free admission to children attending Illinois schools at all times.

Allows zoological parks to continue charging admission fees, with all proceeds devoted exclusively to park operation and maintenance.

Takes effect upon becoming law.