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WILDLIFE PRAIRIE
STATE PARK
RAILROAD

Climb aboard the Wildlife Prairie Park Railroad’s Prairie Zephyr for an informative and scenic ride that's off the beaten path. While you're in the train depot, make sure to visit the train museum. A large shelter and rest rooms are also located within the depot.

OPERATING SCHEDULE

Late March through Early November

DAILY:
10 AM to 3:30 PM

MEMORIAL DAY to LABOR DAY:
Weekdays: 10 AM to 3:30 PM
Weekends: 10 AM to 4:30 PM

TICKETS

$4.00 per ticket (2 and under are FREE)

  • Ticket price includes both loops.
  • Approximate ride length is 15 minutes per loop.
  • The last ticket is sold at the closing time listed above.

 
 
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