Wildlife Prairie Park

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Wildlife Prairie Park Take a step back in time and discover the animals that called Illinois home at this zoological park We have something to offer to all ages.
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Wildlife Prairie Park has often been referred to as a jewel in the Midwest. Located in Hanna City, Illinois, just outside of Peoria, this 1,800-acre zoological park is home to over 150 animals/50 different species that are native to Illinois. Our guests come to learn about wolves, bison, waterfowl, black bear, elk, otter and much more. Since its inception, Wildlife Prairie Park has promoted its mission of conservation, education and recreation. Please visit us and witness the spectacular natural landscape, view native wildlife, and participate in many forms of recreation. An adventure awaits...

Who’s been watching the new Little House on the Prairie? 👀🌤️Channel your inner Laura Ingalls Wilder and plan your perfec...
08/24/2026

Who’s been watching the new Little House on the Prairie? 👀🌤️

Channel your inner Laura Ingalls Wilder and plan your perfect pioneer era outfit for Pioneer Day on September 5!

Schedule & Activities: https://vist.ly/5fct9

Live a day in the life of a pioneer with activities like:

— $5 Hayrack Rides into the pasture
— FREE Prairie Zephyr rides
— 1800’s Log Cabin & Graham Chapel School House
— Pioneer Obstacle Course
— Food Vendors
— More!

FREE for WPP Members. Park admission for Non-Members.

Only 12 hours left to bid! 🖌️✨Place your bids on these items and keep an eye on them until bidding closes at 11:30pm tod...
08/24/2026

Only 12 hours left to bid! 🖌️✨

Place your bids on these items and keep an eye on them until bidding closes at 11:30pm today, August 24.

Support the Park: https://vist.ly/5f6xh

— Double Trouble by Zena & Burrito the Donkeys
— Wildlife Prairie Park co****le boards by Mack Perriman
—Pickled Porcipine by Dill the Porcupine
— Raccoon Ruckus by Ruby the Raccoon
— Fall Time by Rosie the Three-Toed Box Turtle
— Black and Yellow by Rogue the Skunk

Take home one of these amazing pieces while supporting Wildlife Prairie Park and our animals!

A special thank you to CEFCU for sponsoring our Annual Gala! 🇺🇸Your generous support helped make this important night po...
08/23/2026

A special thank you to CEFCU for sponsoring our Annual Gala! 🇺🇸

Your generous support helped make this important night possible and allowed us to raise funds to keep our Park thriving for another 48 years. We’re so grateful for your partnership!

Visit us at the Elegant Wedding Expo today from 12 - 3 PM! 💍Stop by the Embassy Suites East Peoria to speak with our wed...
08/23/2026

Visit us at the Elegant Wedding Expo today from 12 - 3 PM! 💍

Stop by the Embassy Suites East Peoria to speak with our wedding coordinators to learn how you can plan the day of your dreams at Wildlife Prairie Park.

More Info: https://vist.ly/5fuq3

You didn’t miss it—Peoria Honey Co. will be joining us on August 29 to talk all about bees! 🐝✨Peoria Honey Co. is a fami...
08/23/2026

You didn’t miss it—Peoria Honey Co. will be joining us on August 29 to talk all about bees! 🐝✨

Peoria Honey Co. is a family-owned apiary that produces pure, raw local honey while protecting honeybees in the Peoria area.

Sign Up: https://vist.ly/5fstr

Join us on August 29 at 10 AM for this month’s Conservation Connection to learn from these honeybee experts about:

—The Basics of Beekeeping
— The Effects the Honeybee Has on its Environment
— Humanity’s Effects on the Honeybee
— The importance of Preserving Honeybees and other Pollinator Species
— More!

This class is rescheduled from August 15.

08/22/2026

There’s bison right here in Illinois! 😱 ✨

Ride the Adventure Trek to see these magnificent animals up close. You may even get to feed Nakoma the Bison!

📍Hanna City, IL— just 10 minutes outside Peoria!

Rogue the Skunk created a beautiful finger painting, and now it could be yours! 🎨Place a bid on your favorite artwork cr...
08/22/2026

Rogue the Skunk created a beautiful finger painting, and now it could be yours! 🎨

Place a bid on your favorite artwork created by our raccoons, donkeys, skunk, turtle, and porcupine to support Wildlife Prairie Park.

Looking for something a little different? Bid on a custom Wildlife Prairie Park co****le set, beautifully painted by our very own groundskeeper, Mack Perriman!

Take home one of these amazing masterpieces ➡️ https://vist.ly/5f6xh

Bidding closes Monday, August 24. All items must be picked up from the Park.

Need Saturday plans? We’ve got you covered!🥾 9:30am - 5pm | Pathfinding & Rescue ClassLearn what to do if you find yours...
08/21/2026

Need Saturday plans? We’ve got you covered!

🥾 9:30am - 5pm | Pathfinding & Rescue Class
Learn what to do if you find yourself stranded in the wilderness! Taught by Panther Creek Survival & Life Skills. Ages 14+

🚣‍♀️ 10am - 11:30am | Guided Kayak Adventure
Explore the beautiful North Lake on a kayak or SUP with the help of our staff and volunteers! All ages.

Sign Up: https://vist.ly/5fqrc

We’ll see you from 6-9 PM for a wild night with KASINO! 🎸Learn More: https://vist.ly/5fbe9 5:30pm | REDUCED admission be...
08/21/2026

We’ll see you from 6-9 PM for a wild night with KASINO! 🎸

Learn More: https://vist.ly/5fbe9

5:30pm | REDUCED admission begins
6-9pm | Live Concert with KASINO
7:30pm | Keeper Chat—meet an animal up close!

Explore the Park after hours, play on the CEFCU playground, and more—all at reduced admission pricing!

Get tickets now or at the door! FREE for Member children and $5 for Member adults. $5 for Non-Member Children and $15 for Non-Member Adults.

Only a few hours left to help us win Best Wedding Venue in the Peoria Community’s Choice Awards! 💍👉 VOTE HERE: https://v...
08/21/2026

Only a few hours left to help us win Best Wedding Venue in the Peoria Community’s Choice Awards! 💍

👉 VOTE HERE: https://vist.ly/5eh64

Make sure to vote for Wildlife Prairie Park in all 7 of these categories under Entertainment & Leisure:

1) Best Wedding Venue
2) Best Event—Local: Wildlife Scary Park
3) Best Birthday Party Venue
4) Best Event Venue
5) Best Hotel
6) Best Live Music/Concert Venue
7) Best Museum

Be sure to share with your family and friends. Thank you to everyone who supported us this year!

Address

3826 N Taylor Road
Hanna City, IL
61536

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13096760998

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