Wildlife Prairie Park Membership

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Your annual membership is a direct investment in your community. As a Park member, you are giving a commitment to strengthen a Central Illinois community gem that has impacted many lives for over 44 years. Wildlife Prairie Park is woven into the fabric of what makes Central Illinois a great place to be. We provide educational opportunities for children and adults, a place for families to explore, and a sanctuary for our native animals. Wildlife Prairie Park is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit. Because our Park receives no tax revenue or subsidies, we are dependent on the generosity of people like you.

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Membership Types

Individual Membership $55

Unlimited FREE admission for person named on membership card - PLUS 2 one-time train tickets!
Family Membership $95

Unlimited FREE admission for two named adults and their children (ages 17 and under) - PLUS 6 one-time train tickets!
Grandparent Membership $85

Unlimited, FREE admission for two named adults and their grandchildren (ages 17 and under) - PLUS 6 one-time train tickets!
Member Plus 3 $95

Unlimited, FREE admission for person named on membership card and the opportunity to bring 3 guests each visit. Great choice for families with children over 17!
Prairie Parent $200

Looking for a membership that gives a little more to the Park? Unlimited, FREE admission for two named adults, their children or grandchildren ages 17 & under. Receive a fact sheet, photo, and stuffed version of an animal of your choice below. - PLUS 6 one-time train tickets!
Keeper's Club $250

Unlimited, FREE admission for two named adults, their children or grandchildren (ages 17 & under), and the opportunity to bring 4 guests each visit - PLUS 16 one-time train tickets!
VIA (Very Important Angler) Membership $350

NEW FOR 2023! Unlimited, FREE admission for two named adults and their children ages 17 & under. Receive special fishing access 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset to all 7 professionally managed/stocked lakes. - PLUS 6 one-time train tickets! Click to learn more
Explorer's Club $500

Unlimited, FREE admission for two named adults, their children or grandchildren (ages 17 & under), and the opportunity to bring 4 guests each visit - PLUS 16 one-time train tickets and a personal Park tour!

All Memberships Include

Unlimited FREE admission to Wildlife Prairie Park
Weekly E-Newsletter (sent via email)
Special event access and invites
Discounts on Educational programs, seasonal events, attractions, activities, lodging, Adventure Store, Snack Shack and merchandise purchases!

New for 2023

Your Membership Helps...

Feed and provide much needed veterinary care for our 150+ animals at the park, like Jessie the barn owl, TR our black bear, or August, Cypress, Sumac and Luna, our Wolf Pack.
Make improvements such as new boat ramps, maintain ecological balance of our lands and lakes, and provide better environments for our animals.
Acquire new animals like our two-white bison, Lakota and Tallulah, and provide a comfortable retirement environment for our aging animals.
Reconstruct our Cougar Den to make it suitable for young cougars in 2023.

Bison Buddies Visionary Society

To make an even greater difference to our Park and our community, please consider a Bison Buddies Visionary Society membership. Contact us at (309) 676-0998 or email renglish@wildlifeprairie.org for more information.

Membership & Benefits

YANASI (Cherokee) $1,000

Unlimited, FREE admission and the opportunity to bring guests each visit - PLUS exclusive invitation to special events, lectures and program offerings; additional guest and train passes; FREE Bison Buddies branded t-shirt; and recognition on Park website digital donor wall
AYÁNÍ (Navajo) $2,500

All the benefits of previous level - PLUS 2 FREE kayak rentals per year
BISHEE (Crow) $5,000

All the benefits of previous levels - PLUS exclusive keeper experience and a complimentary campfire picnic for 10
TATANKA (Lakota) $10,000

All the benefits of previous levels - PLUS invitation to a private behind the scenes tour of the Park and a complimentary 2 night stay in lodging
PIJAKI (Algonqin) $25,000

All the benefits of previous levels - PLUS FREE kayak rentals all season; a private family fireplace dinner in the Log Room with Park leadership (animal experience included); and please contact us for more information on customizable benefits at this level!