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

Phone: 309-676-0998

Join us Feb 2 to see if we'll have an early spring!

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 we have 6 more weeks of Winter or an early Spring? Join us at Visitor’s Center for entertainment, games, and prizes! Make it a staycation and enjoy discounts on one of our many cabin options. Visit the park before the Groundhog Day Event and complete ‘Gertie’s Scavenger Hunt’ for your chance to win a private ‘Meet and Greet’ with one of our Animal Ambassadors!

Park Opens Early at 6 a.m.

Enjoy FREE Park admission from 6 to 8 a.m. All entries at this time are welcome to stay and enjoy the park for the day. Regular admission fees apply after 9 a.m

What will Gertie see? Come find out!

2024 Schedule of Activities

6 to 9 a.m. – Complimentary warm beverages, crafts, and activities at the Visitor’s Center
6:15 a.m. – Live music and entertainment with local musician Barry Cloyd
7:08 a.m. – Sunrise and Gertie’s official weather prognostication
8:30 a.m. – Deadline for scavenger hunt entries
8:45 a.m. – Announcement of the WINNER of the Gertie’s Scavenger Hunt
9 a.m. – Meet the new pack and wolf feeding at the Wolf Overlook
1 p.m. – Keeper Chat

Predictions From Previous Years

Photos From Previous Years

Meet Gertie!