Zoo News 5/30/2002 Giraffe Calf Born 5/22/2002 Bull Elephant Onyx ( Big Mac ) Dies Take a walk on the wild side at Dickerson Park Zoo. The zoo, located in Springfield, Missouri, is home to more than 500 animals representing 165 species. The zoo is recognized for its successful Asian elephant, cheetah and maned wolf breeding programs. See the White Alligator at Dickerson Park Zoo May 1 through ...