Is Wildlife Prairie open tomorrow?
Open year round! Just 10 miles west of downtown Peoria. Wildlife Prairie Park is conveniently located 2.5 miles south of I-74. In order to ensure each guest is able to enjoy the Park, we limit the last admission to the Park one hour before closing.
Does Wildlife Prairie Park have wolves?
Located just outside of Peoria, IL, this 1800-acre zoological park is home to 60 different species and over 150 animals that are or were all native to the area. Our guests come to learn about and see wolves, bison, waterfowl, black bears, elk, otters, badgers, snakes, bobcats and more!
What animals are at Wildlife Prairie Park?
Our animals include: Bison, Elk, Black Bears, Fox, Bobcats, Crane, Eagles, Otters, Owls, Snakes, Turtles, domesticated farm animals, and much more!
Are dogs allowed at Wildlife Prairie Park?
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. This includes emotional support animals. Animals who are licensed to be service animals are allowed everywhere in the Park except for the animal trails.
What does it cost to get into Wildlife Prairie Park?
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….Summer Admission Prices (Spring – October 30th)**
| Seniors (65+) | $7.00 |
|---|---|
| Ages 13 & Up | $9.00 |
| Ages 3 – 12 | $6.00 |
| Ages 2 & Under | Free |
| WPP Members | Free |
Is Wildlife Prairie Park free?
Every day there are free daily programs to experience during your visit at Wildlife Prairie Park.
Where can I see wolves in Illinois?
In Lockport, Illinois, there is a sanctuary for North American animals, mainly wolves. Many people don’t know that Big Run Wolf Ranch exists, even though it has been in existence for 30 years.
What time does Wildlife Prairie Park open?
We open at 9am every day. During the winter months we close at 4:30pm and during warmer months we close at 6:00pm.
Are there grizzly bears in Illinois?
From a scientific wildlife management standpoint, the simple answer is no. No longer are there populations of bears, mountain lions and wolves in Illinois.
Where are mountain lions in Illinois?
There are no known cougar populations in Illinois. While the IDNR does investigate several alleged cougar sightings each year, most if not all turn out to be a case of mistaken identity. The animals most often mistaken for cougars are coyotes, bobcats, or large domestic dogs or cats.
Do mountain lions live in Illinois?
From a scientific wildlife management standpoint, the simple answer is no. No longer are there populations of bears, mountain lions and wolves in Illinois. But that’s not to say individual examples of these long-vanished species won’t occasionally appear in Illinois.
Are there GREY wolves in Illinois?
To date, there have been 11 confirmed gray wolves in Illinois since 2002. Genetic information available from some of the wolves indicates that they came from the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment—most likely from Wisconsin.
Is there wolves in Illinois?
In Illinois, gray wolves are currently listed as a state endangered species and they are also protected as a federally endangered species. On Oct. 29, 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that they would be removing gray wolves from the federal endangered species list for the lower 48 states.