Address: 3826 N. Taylor Road
Hanna City, IL 61536

Phone: 309-676-0998

Survival Classes

Survival Classes Wildlife Prairie Park is excited to announce Survival Classes will be coming back in 2023! These classes are a unique opportunity to learn techniques like building a shelter, making drinking water, and more which you may need in a Nature Hike, Winter Survival, or how to Forage for local plants in season. All […]

Adventure Through The Wild

Adventure Through The Wild Adventure with us through Wildlife Prairie Park! Date: Saturday, August 28, 2021Time: 5:00 pmCost: $150 per person Check out areas of Wildlife Prairie Park you have not seen before! The evening will feature signature cocktail, delicious bites, live auction, bison sightings, a behind the scenes tour of Wildlife Prairie Park, as […]

Support Through Amazon

Other Ways To Support Wildlife Prairie Park Wildlife Prairie Park has an Amazon Wishlist which contains various needs for the animals and staff at the park. Items including cleaners, pet beds, hoses, dog toys, reptile needs, tools, and more. Any purchase from the Wildlife Prairie Park Amazon Wishlist is greatly appreciated.  Amazon Animal Wishlist Amazon […]

Lodging FAQ

Lodging Frequently Asked Questions How do I book at stay at one of your lodging facilities?Prairie Stables, Legacy Cabins, Grain Cottages, Cabin on the Hill, and Train Cabooses are available for booking. Reserve your tent camping site above or by asking upon arrival to our Ticket Gate. Is admission included in our stay? Yes! As lodging […]

Executive Team

Wildlife Prairie Park Executive Team The Wildlife Prairie Park Executive Team is the leadership of the park who handles the marketing, hospitality, finance, human resources, and wildlife programs and staff. This group works hard to make sure every aspect of the park is running smoothly for the guests and staff to enjoy! Learn more about […]

Easter At Wildlife Prairie Park

Easter Weekend at Wildlife Prairie Park Friday, March 29 – Sunday, March 31, 2024 Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt  Available Friday-Sunday FREE with Park admission Once you find the large wood eggs that are numbered, return the form to the Visitor Center for an exclusive WPP carabiner (until supplies last) and enter the Grand Prize drawing […]

Spring Wake Up 2022

It’s Spring Wake Up 2022! Sunday, March 20, 2022 Schedule For The Day 10am River Otter Feeding 12-12:30pm Photos with Oscar the Screech Owl in the Visitor Center*substitute owl may be used if needed 1pm Animal Encounter in Forest Hall 2pm Facebook Live – Check in with Gertie the groundhog 3pm Keeper Chat in the […]

Event Inquiry Form

Are you planning a corporate event, wedding, or other private event and need a venue? Wildlife Prairie Park would be happy to help! Fill out our private events inquiry form with general details of your event for our staff to best serve your needs. Once submitted, please give our staff 48 hours to get back […]

Groundhog Day

What will Gertie see? Shadow or no shadow?

Groundhog Day at Wildlife Prairie Park Groundhog Day Recap Gertie’s Prediction: Gertie did not see her shadow which means an early spring!  Live Reading of Gertie Saves The Day Facebook Live With Gertie’s Prediction Friday February 2, 2024 Join us LIVE and cast your vote as Gertie the Groundhog makes her official weather prognostication. Will […]

Wildlife Prairie Park Governing Board

The Friends of Wildlife Prairie Park is a registered 501 3(c) organization. A Board of Directors has been put in place to insure the perpetuation of Wildlife Prairie Park in Peoria County, Illinois, (Park). The Board is responsible for taking any and all actions to support in perpetuity the Vision of the Park – To […]