Lodging Info & FAQs

• FREE admission to the Park during your stay. This does not include Wildlife Scary Park admission.

• 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 fine, forfeited security deposit, and cancellation of your stay.

• No smoking

• No fireworks

• No uncontained fires

• No large parties

• No unregistered guests

Loss or destruction of property will result in a fine equivalent to the value of the property damaged.

Cabin key and key fob penalties

• Unreturned keys or key fobs will result in a $50 charge.

• Lost key + fob combo will result in a $50 charge.

• Lost key fob only will result in a $20 charge.

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, Americana Homestead, North House, Prairie Stables, Grain Cottages, and tent camping are available for booking.

Cabin reservations include Park admission.
Tent campers must pay Park admission upon arrival.

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. Additional activities—train rides, Adventure Trek, Wildlife Scary Park, and other events—require separate fees.

To receive your membership discount, please email the details of your stay to lodging@wildlifeprairie.org or call us at (309) 676-0998.

Yes. If your group books a total of five or more cabins and/or wedding venues, a 20% lodging discount will be applied to all cabin reservations under the same party.

Check-in for all accommodations is at the Ticket Gate. Tent Camping check-in is from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and all other accommodations is from 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.

Yes. Guests of lodging customers are permitted in the park but must exit by 11:00 p.m. if they are not staying overnight.

Reservations must be canceled at least 14 days before your first night to avoid being charged for your entire stay.

Cancellations made within 14 days result in a forfeit of the entire stay (no refunds).

Cancellations made outside the 14-day window incur a $25 cancellation fee.

Yes. Your electronic key card will allow you to enter and exit through the Service Gate at any time once you are checked in.

Cabin keys and key fobs must be returned by 11:00 a.m. on check-out day.

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.

Dumpsters and recycling bins are located at the intersection of Rutherford Road (near the Legacy Cabins) and the main road to Prairie Stables and the Cabooses.

We provide towels, linens, and body wash. Please bring your own shampoo, conditioner, irons, hair dryers, and other personal items. If you need fresh towels or linens, please contact park staff.

There is not a restaurant in the Park; however, we have a Snack Shack located in the main part of the park that is open during High Season (Spring and Summer), and sell wraps and salads in the Adventure Store. You can bring your own food in as well. There are restaurants and grocery stores located in towns nearby: Hanna City, Edwards, and Peoria.

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

Wifi network information is located on a sheet inside your cabin.

Please note: Wifi connectivity is not guaranteed due to the remote location of many cabins.

Most lodging units include smart TVs, which require your personal login for streaming apps.

Wifi service is not guaranteed.

Class 1 eBikes that are pedal assist only, with no throttle, and have a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph are allowed at the Park. Class 2 and 3 eBikes as well as any throttle bearing eBike or eMotorcycles are not allowed. For more details, see Biking at Wildlife Prairie Park.