Dec 14-Feb 27
Park is Closed for the Winter
The park is currently closed to the general public during the winter months...More >

Feb 10-Feb 10
Homeschool Connection - Amazing Animals
A multi-age level, naturalist conducted program will be primarily geared to...More >

Feb 13-Feb 13
Winter Trail Run
This 6K event will take place along the Flood Plain trail. The race will be...More >

Feb 28-Feb 28
Opening Day Open House
On Sunday, February 28th, the front gate of Wildlife Prairie State Park wil...More >

Mar 6-Mar 7
Elmwood All Outdoors Show
Visit us at the only true outdoors show in the Peoria-Galesburg-Canton area...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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