Have kids who love animals? If you're looking for animals near you in the Peoria area, we have the list! From zoo animals to farm animals, and from the furry to the scaly, we have all the animals you'll need to please your little animal lover.
Here's where to find animals in and around the Peoria area:
Peoria Zoo
2320 N Prospect Rd., Peoria, IL
See the lions and giraffes in the Africa! exhibit, walk about the wombats, hear a tiger roar on the Asian Trail, and pet some friends in the barn.
Gates open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Rd, Hanna City, IL 61536
Guests come to learn about and see wolves, bison, waterfowl, black bears, elk, otters, badgers, snakes, bobcats and more! Overnight camping options, kayaking, adventure treks and more!
Parks Hours: 9 AM to 6:30 PM Monday-Sunday
Animal Trails: 9am – 6pm
Forest Hall Reptile Exhibit: 10am – 4:30pm
Snack Shack: 11am – 6pm
Members Only Fishing Opens: 7:30am
Fondulac Farm Park
305 Neumann Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611
This facility offers a variety of activities that let visitors experience a day on the farm. There are live farm animals to feed and a red barn to play in. Farm Park includes a country kitchen museum, playgrounds and silo slide.
Summer Hours (May 28 - August 14): Tues - Sun, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fall Hours (August 19 - September 5): Fri - Sun, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bass Pro
1000 Bass Pro Shops Dr, East Peoria, IL
Not all animals are alive here; however, there is a great aquarium, nature scenes, and an ocean themed bowling alley the kids will love.
Hours: Sun, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Mon - Sat, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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Worth the drive from Peoria
If you're up for a little road trip, here are additional spots worth the drive from Peoria to see animals:
Zoos
Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington IL
Henson Robinson Zoo, Springfield IL
Farms and Petting Zoos
Snowman's Reindeer Farm, Canton
Hardy's Reindeer Ranch, Rantoul
Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery, Champaign
Unique
Aikman Wildlife Adventure, Arcola
Wild Harvest Honey Farm, Heyworth
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