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

Aug 2-Aug 2
Keeper for a Day
This is the perfect opportunity for teens; age 13-18, to explore a career i...More >

Aug 6-Aug 6
Movies Under the Stars - Jaws
Pack up the family and head to the park for a night at the movies that won'...More >

Aug 7-Aug 7
Boy Scout Merit Badge Day - Environmental Science Part I of II
This program provides a structured curriculum for boy scouts to earn variou...More >

Aug 7-Aug 7
Junior Explorers - Now You See Me, Now You Don't
Calling all 5-7 year olds for this program designed for having fun, learnin...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].



Kid's Day 2010 - FREE for all kids 12 & under

Movies Under the Stars - Every Friday night at Wildlife Prairie State Park!
Wildlife Prairie State Park's 1st ever Lumberjack & Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, September 11, 2010
New for 2010!! Adventure Trek tours through the Bison and Elk Pasture.
XTERRA Illinois Wilds at Wildlife Prairie State Park on August 21, 2010
Take a trip to the Canadian Rockies in 2011 and help the park!!! ... Find out how.

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