Hours & Prices
Park Hours
Saturday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Park is open until 8:30pm every Friday in June, July, August and September
General Admission
AGES | PRICING |
|---|---|
Adult (13+) | $15 |
Seniors (65+) | $13 |
Children (3-12) | $11 |
Infants (2 & under) | FREE |
WPP Members | FREE |
Our Service Animal Policy can be found under Accessibility.
Wild Nights
Presented by Porter Electric Solar Division
Come see what happens at night at Wildlife Prairie Park! The Park is open until 8:30pm every Friday in June, July, August and September with Park admission just $7 per person after 5:30pm.
Hike the animal trails and ride on the Prairie Zephyr Train until 8 p.m. plus listen to live music during our Wildfire Concerts! New programs during Wild Nights this year include Night Hikes, Junior Naturalist, and Critters and Cocktails.
Park Admission Details
No admittance will be allowed within one hour of the listed closing time; this is to ensure our visitors will have at least one hour to enjoy the Park.
Discounts & Special Event Rates
Discounted rates are valid during normal daytime operating hours only and cannot be applied to groups arriving in buses or who otherwise qualify for another reduced rate. Discount coupons cannot be combined with already discounted rates. Discounted rates are unavailable if arriving near the end of the business day.
For special event pricing, please see that event when it becomes available, or feel free to inquire about our special rates at (309) 676-0998.
WestSide Access
Admission includes access to our Westside property where the disc golf, pump track, and bike trails are located. Please ask the ticket gate staff for a pass if you plan on also accessing the Westside. The Westside is currently open until sunset.
Daily Programs & Activities
Animal Trails
Sunday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Forest Hall Education Center
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Daily Animal Programs
Animal Program times may change during special event dates.
11:30 a.m. Keeper Chat at the Pony Statue on the Visitor Center Bricks
1 p.m. Keeper Chat at Forest Hall Education Center
3 p.m. Keeper Chat at the Pony Statue on the Visitor Center Bricks
Little big theater in the visitor center
2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy nature themed videos in our recently renovated theater inside the Visitor Center.
July Theater Schedule
DAY | THEME |
|---|---|
Monday | Hummingbirds |
Tuesday | How Animals Build Homes |
Wednesday | Wildlife for Kids |
Thursday | Insects |
Friday | Deadly Beaks & Talons |
Saturday | Bison Story |
Sunday | Wildcats |
Junior nATURALIST SELF gUIDED EXPERIENCE
Children of all ages can enjoy a self guided educational experience of the natural world at the Park with our new JR Naturalist Booklet! Pick it up for FREE at the Ticket Gate or Gift Shop and complete the number of activities for your age. Activities include attending educational programs like Keeper Chats, JR Naturalist class, or Critters and Cookies and other engaging tasks. Once completed, go to the Gift Shop to receive your FREE JR Naturalist sticker! The JR Naturalist Badge is $5 for purchase in the Gift Shop.
Geocaching
Download the Geocaching app on your phone and hit the trails to look for treasure! Download for Apple | Download for Android
Wildlife Watching
Use iNaturalist or eBird to help identify wildlife that you see or hear around the Park and record your observations. Help us to continue to document our local wildlife one observation at a time!
Pokémon go
With over 30 Pokéstops and 9 Gyms, Pokémon go is a fun way to combine tech and the outdoors as you explore Wildlife Prairie Park.