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Jan 12-Jan 12
Bald Eagle Day Event and Sunday Brunch
Join us for a day full of activities showcasing our Bald Eagles and other Raptors at Wildlife Prairi...More >

Jan 21-Jan 22
Knee High Naturalists-LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Gather up the 2 - 5 year old in your life and experience WILDLIFE through Nature classes designed es...More >

Feb 25-Feb 26
Knee High Naturalists- OWL PELLET INVESTIGATION
Gather up the 2 - 5 year old in your life and experience WILDLIFE through Nature classes designed es...More >

Mar 22-Mar 22
Knee High Naturalists- ANIMAL TAILS- * SPECIAL SATURDAY CLASS!*
Gather up the 2 - 5 year old in your life and experience WILDLIFE through Nature classes designed es...More >

Mar 25-Mar 26
Knee High Naturalists- ANIMAL TAILS
Gather up the 2 - 5 year old in your life and experience WILDLIFE through Nature classes designed es...More >

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Park Hours:

We are open 7 days a week from
9:00am - 4:30 pm

(Closed New Year's Day; Jan. 1, 2014)
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Welcome to Wildlife Prairie Park
Wildlife Prairie Park is often referred to as a jewel in the Midwest. Located just outside of Peoria, IL, this 2,000 acre zoological park is home to over 150 animals; that's 50 different species that are native to Illinois. Our guests come to learn about wolves, bison, waterfowl, black bears, elk, cougar, otter and much more. You will enjoy the Park's spectacular natural landscape and our many avenues of recreation: hiking, biking, fishing, and lodging, and a train ride, too! Plan your visit today...
an adventure awaits!

 

 

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