OPEN TODAY: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

National Bison Day

Bring your friends and family to celebrate bison, our national mammal! Enjoy hayrack rides into the Bison & Elk pasture, keeper chats and more!

The Park is open from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Animal Trails are open from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

National Bison Day event is FREE with park admission. WPP Members receive FREE park admission.

FREE Prairie Zephyr Train Rides

  • For ALL Park guests

$5 Hayrack Rides into the Bison and Elk Pasture | 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m.

  • Hayrack leaves from the CEFCU Pavilion
  • Wristbands can be purchased November 7 at the Park
  • Limited Seating. First come, first served

Programs & Activities

  • 10:30 a.m. | Bison Chat at the Bison and Elk Overlook
  • 12 p.m. | National Bison Day themed Critters and Cookies
  • 2:30 p.m. | Wolf Chat at the Wolf Overlook
  • All Day | Bison biofact table in Forest Hall Education Center
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Wildlife Prairie Park - 3826 N. Taylor Road, Hanna City, IL 61536

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