May 29-Sep 6
Free Daily Programs
Learn something new everyday at Wildlife Prairie State Park. During your v...More >

Sep 4-Sep 4
Boy Scout Merit Badge Day - Forestry
This program provides a structured curriculum for boy scouts to earn variou...More >

Sep 4-Sep 4
Junior Explorers - Marsupial Mania!
Calling all 5-7 year olds for this program designed for having fun, learnin...More >

Sep 8-Sep 8
Homeschool Connection - Habitats & Their Inhabitants
A multi-age level, naturalist conducted program will be primarily geared to...More >

Sep 11-Sep 11
Jr. Girl Scout Badge Day - Wildlife
A fun and exciting way for Junior level Girl Scouts to complete their badge...More >

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  Welcome to Wildlife Prairie State Park
Wildlife Prairie State Park has often been 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/50 different species that are native to Illinois. Our guests come to learn about wolves, bison, waterfowl, black bear, elk, cougar, otter and much more.

You will enjoy the park's spectacular natural landscape, learn about conservation and be surprised at everything Wildlife Prairie State Park has to offer. An adventure awaits...

Named one of the Best Midwest State Parks by Midwest Living Magazine [May 2010].



Wildlife Scary Park - A fun and affordable Halloween event for Kids!!!!

See the Canadian Rockies by train in August 2011 and help the park!!! ... Find out how.
Wildlife Prairie State Park's 1st ever Lumberjack & Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, September 11, 2010

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