Hickory Shadows

9370 East Radius Road

Mt. Vernon, IL  62864

(618) 244-4324

Hickory Shadows is a non-profit organization of exotic and wildlife rehabilitation and education facility.  The goal is to provide the rehabilitation and rescue of animals.  Gordon Richards, President of Hickory Shadows, acquired Miss Pooh, a young black bear that was rejected from its parents at birth.  Gordon is now raising Miss Pooh until she is rehabilitated.  Hickory Shadows Inc. Also has two more black bears, a Siberian cat, a camel, llamas, horses, Christ donkeys, emus, foxed, goats, ducks, and many more animals for the public to view during the guided tours. 

In addition, Hickory Shadows Inc. has a petting area for the children where the kids will be allowed to receive food from quarter machines to feed the various animals.

Location: Go West on Broadway and pass Super Wal-mart. Turn left at R & P Lumber.  Drive 2 miles to the "T". Turn right.  Hickory Shadows Inc. is the first facility on the right side.  Please park along the roadside.