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Wildlife Prairie Park, Hanna City, IL

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Wildlife Prairie Park

A roughly 1,800-acre zoological park west of Peoria, Illinois, known for native animals roaming in large outdoor areas.

3826 N. Taylor Road, Hanna City, IL 61536 · Hanna City, IL

About Wildlife Prairie Park

Wildlife Prairie Park sits on a large tract of land in Peoria County, about ten miles west of downtown Peoria. The park focuses on animals native to Illinois, including bison, black bears, cougars, elk and wolves, which visitors can view across its grounds. Beyond wildlife viewing, the park offers animal trails, activities such as kayaking, biking, disc golf and fishing, and guided options like private animal encounters. It also rents cabins, glamping units and tent sites, and hosts weddings, reunions and educational field trips. Operated as a not-for-profit since 2013, it has been a visitor destination since the 1970s.

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    Transit: reachable by public transit

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    Eastland Mall

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