OPEN TODAY: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Join Support Gift Card

Park Info

Hours & Prices Maps & Directions Membership Corporate Partnerships Rules & FAQs Stay at the Park Accessibility

Things to Do

Animal Trails Activities Experiences Field Trips Food Shopping Events

Become a Member

Find a membership right for you and come back all year!

Stay & Play!

We have beautiful cabins for overnight and weekend stays.

Lodging

Accommodations Book Now Info & FAQs Tent Camping

Special Events

Weddings Family Reunions Corporate Retreats Parties

Lodging for the Whole Family

Make lasting memories with an overnight stay in the park!

Upcoming Events

Don't miss these exciting opportunities for recreation, education and entertainment in our beautiful park.

By Classification

Amphibians Birds Fish Invertebrates Mammals Reptiles

By Location

Aviary Bob Linder Trail Forest Hall Merrill Woods Pasture Pioneer Homestead Train Loops

Private Animal Feeding & Encounter

Get up close to our wolves, black bears, cougars, bison and elk!

Educational Field Trips

Get immersed in nature with an educational field trip to Wildlife Prairie Park

Our Park

Mission History Our Team Governing Board Careers Internships Park for All

Recreation

Animal Trails Activities Experiences Park Maps Playgrounds Sculpture Walk

Education

Programs & Activities Field Trips Bring the Wild to You

Conservation

Our Efforts Support Our Park Volunteer

Attend an Event

Event Calendar Programs & Activities Groundhog Day Wildlife Scary Park Santa's Wildlife Express

Host an Event

Weddings Family Reunions Corporate Retreats Parties

Make Your Wedding Unforgettable

Add a little wildlife to your special day with scenic venues and customized packages.

Upcoming Events

Don't miss these exciting opportunities for recreation, education and entertainment in our beautiful park.

Events at Wildlife Prairie Park

June 2026

Critters & Cookies Un-bear-ably Cute Critters November

10

Jun

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

Grin & Bear It

Wild Nights and Concerts Web Graphics 2025

12

Jun

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wild Nights

Park Open Late & Special Admission Rates

Night Hikes with Porter Electric Event Graphic 2025

12

Jun

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Night Hikes

Owl Prowl

Water Procurement Survival Skills Class

13

Jun

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Water Procurement Survival Skills Class

with Panther Creek Survival and Life Skills

Critters & Cookies Don't Bug Me June

13

Jun

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

Don't Bug Me

Critters & Cookies Don't Bug Me June

17

Jun

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

Don't Bug Me

Wild Nights and Concerts Web Graphics 2025

19

Jun

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wild Nights

Park Open Late & Special Admission Rates

Wildfire Concert 2026 - Black Velvet

19

Jun

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wildfire Concerts at Wild Nights

Black Velvet

Laser Tag O Rama June 2026

20

Jun

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Laser Tag O-Rama

Critters & Cookies Just Wingin It June

20

Jun

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

Just Wingin' It

Critters & Cookies Just Wingin It June

24

Jun

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

Just Wingin' It

Critters & Cocktails with Porter Electric Web Graphic - Final

26

Jun

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Critters & Cocktails

A Wild Mixology Experience

Wild Nights and Concerts Web Graphics 2025

26

Jun

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wild Nights

Park Open Late & Special Admission Rates

Night Hikes with Porter Electric Event Graphic 2025

26

Jun

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Night Hikes

Guided Tree Meditation

01KKP6YG8A41Z3BQN34Z07RQ5R___media_library_original_702_367

27

Jun

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Conservation Connection

Herpetofauna

Untitled design

27

Jun

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Guided Kayak Adventure

Deep Lake

Critters & Cookies Hard Shells, Soft Hearts November

27

Jun

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

Hissterical Critters

July 2026

Critters & Cookies Hard Shells, Soft Hearts November

01

Jul

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

Hissterical Critters

Laser Tag O Rama July 2026

03

Jul

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Laser Tag O-Rama

Wild Nights and Concerts Web Graphics 2025

03

Jul

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wild Nights

Park Open Late & Special Admission Rates

Night Hikes with Porter Electric Event Graphic 2025

03

Jul

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Night Hikes

Creatures of The Night

Kayaking on Deep Lake for Website 1200 x 900

04

Jul

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

1/2 Off Kayaking Special Days

East Horseshoe Lake

Wild Nights and Concerts Web Graphics 2025

10

Jul

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wild Nights

Park Open Late & Special Admission Rates

Night Hikes with Porter Electric Event Graphic 2025

10

Jul

9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Night Hikes

Astronomical Tour

01KKP6YG8A41Z3BQN34Z07RQ5R___media_library_original_702_367

11

Jul

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Conservation Connection

Central Illinois Insects

Critters & Cookies The Importance of Enrichment June

11

Jul

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

The Importance of Enrichment

Critters & Cookies The Importance of Enrichment June

15

Jul

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

The Importance of Enrichment

Wild Nights and Concerts Web Graphics 2025

17

Jul

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wild Nights

Park Open Late & Special Admission Rates

Wildfire Concert 2026 - Peoria Rhythm Kings

17

Jul

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wildfire Concerts at Wild Nights

Peoria Rhythm Kings

Untitled design

18

Jul

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Guided Kayak Adventure

Horseshoe Lake

Critters & Cookies You Otter Know June

18

Jul

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

You Otter Know!

Critters & Cookies You Otter Know June

22

Jul

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

You Otter Know!

Critters & Cocktails with Porter Electric Web Graphic - Final

24

Jul

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Critters & Cocktails

A Wild Mixology Experience

Wild Nights and Concerts Web Graphics 2025

24

Jul

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wild Nights

Park Open Late & Special Admission Rates

Night Hikes with Porter Electric Event Graphic 2025

24

Jul

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Night Hikes

Night Lights and Winged Wonder

Critters & Cookies Fun in the Sun June (1)

25

Jul

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

Fun in the Sun

Critters & Cookies Fun in the Sun June (1)

29

Jul

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

Fun in the Sun

Wild Nights and Concerts Web Graphics 2025

31

Jul

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wild Nights

Park Open Late & Special Admission Rates

Night Hikes with Porter Electric Event Graphic 2025

31

Jul

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Night Hikes

Animal Trails After Dark

August 2026

pathfinding-rescue-1

01

Aug

9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Pathfinding & Rescue Survival Skills Class

with Panther Creek Survival and Life Skills

Laser Tag O Rama July 2026

01

Aug

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Laser Tag O-Rama

Critters & Cookies Axo-lute Cuties! June

01

Aug

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

Axo-lute Cuties!

Critters & Cookies Axo-lute Cuties! June

05

Aug

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

Axo-lute Cuties!

Kayaking at Deep Lake for Website

07

Aug

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

1/2 Off Kayaking Special Days

North Lake

Wild Nights and Concerts Web Graphics 2025

07

Aug

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wild Nights

Park Open Late & Special Admission Rates

Sunset Soundbath on the Water 2026

07

Aug

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Sunset Soundbath on the Water

with Yogi Jane

Night Hikes with Porter Electric Event Graphic 2025

07

Aug

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Night Hikes

Wolves, and Foxes, and Bears, Oh My!

Critters & Cookies Don’t Worry, Be Hoppy

08

Aug

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

Hoppily Ever After

Annual Gala

08

Aug

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Annual Gala

You Love Our Park

Critters & Cookies Don’t Worry, Be Hoppy

12

Aug

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

Hoppily Ever After

Wild Nights and Concerts Web Graphics 2025

14

Aug

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wild Nights

Park Open Late & Special Admission Rates

Night Hikes with Porter Electric Event Graphic 2025

14

Aug

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Night Hikes

Sensory Hike - Investigating Local Plants & Animals

01KKP6YG8A41Z3BQN34Z07RQ5R___media_library_original_702_367

15

Aug

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Conservation Connection

National Honeybee Day

Critters & Cookies Swoop! There It IsJune

15

Aug

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

Swoop! There it Is

Critters & Cookies Swoop! There It IsJune

19

Aug

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

Swoop! There It Is

Wild Nights and Concerts Web Graphics 2025

21

Aug

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wild Nights

Park Open Late & Special Admission Rates

Wildfire Concert 2025 - Kasino

21

Aug

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wildfire Concerts at Wild Nights

KASINO

Untitled design

22

Aug

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Guided Kayak Adventure

Horseshoe Lake

Critters & Cookies Frogtastic Friends November

22

Aug

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

Jumping for Joy

Critters & Cookies Frogtastic Friends November

26

Aug

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Critters & Cookies

Jumping for Joy

Critters & Cocktails with Porter Electric Web Graphic - Final

28

Aug

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Critters & Cocktails

A Wild Mixology Experience

Wild Nights and Concerts Web Graphics 2025

28

Aug

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wild Nights

Park Open Late & Special Admission Rates

September 2026

Wild Nights and Concerts Web Graphics 2025

04

Sep

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wild Nights

Park Open Late & Special Admission Rates

Night Hikes with Porter Electric Event Graphic 2025

04

Sep

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Night Hikes

Animal Highways

SHARE Pioneer Day Event Graphic 2024 (1)

05

Sep

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pioneer Day

Wild Nights and Concerts Web Graphics 2025

11

Sep

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wild Nights

Park Open Late & Special Admission Rates

01K7TQQBVV3HSWQ1HAKZDYF8FG___media_library_original_839_439

11

Sep

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Night Hikes

Guided Tree Meditation

Wild Nights and Concerts Web Graphics 2025

18

Sep

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wild Nights

Park Open Late & Special Admission Rates

Wildfire Concert 2025 - Dan Hubbard

18

Sep

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wildfire Concerts at Wild Nights

Dan Hubbard

Underdog Open 2026 (1)

19

Sep

7:30 am - 4:00 pm

The Underdog Open

Disc Golf Tournament

01JN5F1J5087BDEH5MMWXZN15X___media_library_original_702_395

19

Sep

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Foraging for Wild Edibles - Fall Survival Skills Class

with Panther Creek Survival and Life Skills

Preparing_Wild_Medicinals

20

Sep

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Preparing Wild Medicinals - Fall Survival Skills Class

with Panther Creek Survival and Life Skills

Critters & Cocktails with Porter Electric Web Graphic - Final

25

Sep

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Critters & Cocktails

A Wild Mixology Experience

Wild Nights and Concerts Web Graphics 2025

25

Sep

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wild Nights

Park Open Late & Special Admission Rates

01K7TQQBVV3HSWQ1HAKZDYF8FG___media_library_original_839_439

25

Sep

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Night Hikes

Mycology

October 2026

First Aid CPR Survival Skills

03

Oct

9:30 am - 2:30 pm

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED - Survival Skills Class

with Panther Creek Survival and Life Skills

Wildlife Scary Park 2025

09 - 11

Oct

Wildlife Scary Park

Wildlife Scary Park 2025

16 - 18

Oct

Wildlife Scary Park

Wildlife Scary Park 2025

23 - 25

Oct

Wildlife Scary Park

November 2026

2026

07

Nov

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

National Bison Day

December 2026

2026 Santa's Wildlife Express Web Graphic

11 - 13

Dec

Santa's Wildlife Express