Lodging Info & FAQs

• FREE admission to the Park during your stay

• When purchasing an overnight stay, access to Park property includes fishing, biking, hiking, kayaking, animal trails, disc golf and more. Please bring your own equipment.

• Picnic table and fire pit available for use at most overnight locations

• Firewood available for purchase ($10) at the Ticket Gate

• Recreation room is available to all overnight guests

• Tornado shelter available under Prairie Stables

Breaking these rules will result in a $200 fine and cancellation of your stay.

• No smoking

• No fireworks

• No uncontained fires

• No large parties

• No unregistered guests

For the safety and well-being of our guests and animals, Wildlife Prairie Park does not allow dogs or other pets inside the East Side gates. Because we are a zoological park we must have your cooperation with respect to safety requirements.

If you are to be accompanied by an emotional support animal or licensed service dog, please email lodging@wildlifeprairie.org ahead of your visit and inform the entry gate attendant when you arrive. Take the animal directly from your car to your lodging and from your lodging to your car. You must utilize a leash. No animals are allowed to move about the park. We must restrict them from our animal trails and other locations where the animals on display are the natural prey or natural predators of dogs, where the presence of a dog may be disruptive, causing the display animal to behave aggressively or become agitated.

Know that our staff is committed to making your visit enjoyable. Wildlife Prairie Park is not responsible for harm or injury that your pet may receive while at the park.

Legacy Cabins, Train Cabooses, Cabin on the Hill, Prairie Stables, Grain Cottages, and tent camping are available for booking.

Yes! As lodging guests at Wildlife Prairie Park, you are encouraged to enjoy all the activities the park offers. This includes: full access to the championship level disc golf course, trails, fishing lakes, and so much more! Though we do not allow early check-ins or late check-outs, your stay includes access during normal operating hours on the day of check-in and after you have checked-out.

Check-in is at the Ticket Gate, 4 to 4:30 p.m. If you require a late check-in (after 4:30 p.m.), please email us at lodging@wildlifeprairie.org or call us at (309) 294-0066 to make arrangements. Please note that we do not allow check-ins after 9 p.m. At this time we are unable to accommodate early check-ins.

Check-out is from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Ticket Gate. If you are departing prior to 9 a.m. please alert our Ticket Gate staff at check-in and leave your key in the room. We are unable to allow late check-outs and you will be charged an additional full night’s stay if you do not check-out by 11 a.m.

For your safety, the maximum capacity in the lodging units cannot be exceeded. All guests beyond occupancy must pay admission. For example, if you are staying in a Legacy Cabin Duplex, the occupancy is 5 people. Large parties are not allowed.

Failure to cancel your reservation at least 14 days prior to your first night’s stay will result in a charge for a full night’s stay.

The credit card used at the time of the booking is to hold the reservation and will not be charged except in cases of last-minute cancellations or failure to pay upon check-in.

No, however small celebrations that do not exceed room capacity limits for the units you have booked are allowed.

Yes, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. This includes tent camping and generators to allow all out guests the opportunity to enjoy the sounds of nature. Please be respectful of other park guests and wildlife.

There is a dumpster and recycling bin located at the intersection of Rutherford Road (where the Legacy Cabins are located) and the main road back to Prairie Stables and the Cabooses.

Plan to bring basic toiletries including hand/body soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Towels and linens are provided in all of our lodging accommodations.

There is Wi-Fi in the park, however it is not always reliable due to our rustic nature. Inclement weather can deter the signal.