Shaken, stirred, and wildly entertaining—join us for Critters & Cocktails, a fun social event at Wildlife Prairie Park that blends the art of mixology with fascinating behind-the-scenes encounters with our resident animals!
Under the guidance of an expert mixologist, you’ll craft unique cocktails inspired by the park’s most intriguing creatures. As you sip your creations, our animal caretakers will introduce you to some of Wildlife Prairie Park’s most captivating residents, sharing their stories, habitats, and fun facts that will leave you both amazed and delighted.
Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or just looking for a unique night out, Critters & Cocktails is the perfect fusion of flavor and wildlife. Enjoy hands-on cocktail crafting, up-close animal experiences or behind the scenes tours of an animal habitat, and an unforgettable evening of sips and surprises!
Three Drinks are included in your experience.
This April, we have a special guest mixologist, Black Band Distillery! Black Band Distillery is a Peoria-based business dedicated to producing only the highest quality spirits and using many of the same local resources used in the late 1800s when Peoria was known as the Whiskey Capital of the World. Each drink of the night will be made with Black Band Distillery Spirits, and if you want to take some home, you can purchase your own bottles!
Animal Inspiration: Groundhogs
Drinks: Groundhog Old Fashioned, Sage Against the Machine, and Ginger Manhattan
Spirits: Black Band Distillery Whiskey and Gin
Guest Mixologist: Black Band Distillery
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