Where to see White-tailed Deer in Illinois

We found 26 places featuring White-tailed Deer in Illinois. Plan your next visit below.

Botanical Garden1 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Anderson Japanese Gardens

Botanical Garden and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Brown-Belted Bumble Bee.

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Park1 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Black Hawk State Historic Site

Bird Watching and Civilian Conservation Corps.

You might spot Brown-Belted Bumble Bee and Eastern Gray Squirrel.

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Historic Site50 species

Illinois, US

Brandon Road Lock and Dam

Barge Watching and Des Plaines River

You might spot Carolina Mantis and Goldenrod Soldier Beetle.

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Historic District1 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Downtown Quincy Historic District

Architectural Styles and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Amur Honeysuckle, and Poison Hemlock.

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State Park1 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Kickapoo State Recreation Area

Bird Watching and Camping

You might spot Eastern Red-Backed Salamander and Blanchard's Cricket Frog.

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Historic Site50 species

Illinois, US

Lock and Dam No. 19

Bald Eagles and Bird Watching

You might spot Northern Cardinal, Eastern Pondhawk, and Common Watersnake.

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Historic Site1 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Lock and Dam No. 21

Bald Eagles and Bird Watching

You might spot Ivory Gull, Bald Eagle, and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

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Park10 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

River Park

Wildlife Friendly, Family Friendly, Birdwatching, Paddling, Fishing, Hiking, Accessible, Nature Reserve, Sports

You might spot American Robin and White-Tailed Deer.

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Trail1 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Sauganash Trail

Rails To Trails, Urban Oasis, Walking, Cycling, Running, Wildlife, Family Friendly, Accessible, Nature, Chicago Park

You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Lesser Celandine, and American Robin.

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Park50 species

Illinois, US

Scoville Park

Accessible and Community

You might spot Common Milkweed and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.

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Zoo5 sightings13 species

Illinois, US

Brookfield Zoo

Accessible and Animal Encounters

You might spot Polar Bear, Grizzly Bear, and African Lion.

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Zoo13 species

Illinois, US

Cosley Zoo

Accessible and Conservation

You might spot Bobcat, Canada Lynx, and White-Tailed Deer.

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Botanical Garden1 sightings12 species

Illinois, US

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

You might spot Cassin's 13-Year Cicada, Duck, and White-Tailed Deer.

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Forest1 sightings12 species

Illinois, US

Busse Woods

Biking and Bird Watching

You might spot Prairie Trillium, Garter Snake, and Duck.

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Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack place preview

Historic District12 species

Illinois, US

Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack

Agricultural Exhibits and Auto Racing

You might spot Butterweed, Common Pawpaw, and Eastern Cottontail.

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Historic Site1 sightings12 species

Illinois, US

Jefferson Barracks Military Post

Family Friendly and Historic Site

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and White-Tailed Deer.

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Park2 sightings12 species

Illinois, US

Kitchell Park

Architectural History. and Family Friendly

You might spot Silver-Spotted Skipper, Eastern Fox Squirrel, and Monarch.

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Historic Site1 sightings12 species

Illinois, US

Lock and Dam No. 24

Bald Eagles and Bird Watching

You might spot Bald Eagle, Box Elder, and Chicory.

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Historic District12 species

Illinois, US

Lockport Historic District

19th Century History and Canal Era

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Monarch.

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Campus12 species

Illinois, US

Naval Station Great Lakes

American Sailor and Educational

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Brown-Belted Bumble Bee.

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Botanical Garden12 species

Illinois, US

Oak Park Conservatory

Botanical Garden and Cactus & Succulents

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, House Sparrow, and Monarch.

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Philip H. Sheridan Reserve Center place preview

Historic District1 sightings12 species

Illinois, US

Philip H. Sheridan Reserve Center

"birdwatching" and "cross Country Skiing"

You might spot Monarch, Red-Tailed Hawk, and Large White Trillium.

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Historic District1 sightings12 species

Illinois, US

Pittsfield Historic District

Abraham Lincoln and Architectural Heritage

You might spot Henbit Deadnettle, Metric Paper Wasp, and Dryad's Saddle.

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Historic District12 species

Illinois, US

Sycamore Historic District

Cultural Heritage and Family Friendly.

You might spot Raccoon, White-Tailed Deer, and False Rue Anemone.

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Zoo1 sightings11 species

Illinois, US

Henson Robinson Zoo

Animal Encounters and Conservation

You might spot African Penguin, Wolverine, and Black Bear.

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Park1 sightings10 species

Illinois, US

Gompers Park

Birdwatching, Hiking, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Fishing, Wetlands, Playground, Sports Facilities, Nature Trails, Chicago River, Historic, Picnicking.

You might spot Pond Slider and Great Blue Heron.

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Brookfield Zoo

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Brookfield Zoo

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Jun 6, 2026

Busse Woods

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