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May 18-May 18
Howlin' With the Wolves
Join us for a howling good time with WPSP's resident wolf pack. Participate...More >

May 19-May 19
Jr. Girl Scout Badge Day - Gardener Skill Building Badge
A fun and exciting way for Junior level Girl Scouts to complete their badge...More >

May 25-May 25
Butterfly Basics
Find butterflies by day and moths by night. There are over 2,000 species of...More >

Jun 2-Jun 2
Brownies Hiker Skill Building Badge
A fun and exciting way for Junior level Girl Scouts to complete their badge...More >

Jun 6-Jun 6
Homeschool Program-Radical Reptiles
Don't miss this opportunity to find out why reptiles have some of the coole...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...

 

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