Lindsay G.
1/15/2026
This is an awesome zoo for such a small town. Cheap tickets and great variety of animals!
Peoria Zoo
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2320 N Prospect Rd
Peoria, IL 61603
The Peoria Zoo is home to over 100 species of animals from around the world. From giraffes and rhinoceros to spider monkeys and sea lions, the Zoo is the wildest family place in town. The Peoria Zoo is open year round. Our Education Department offers programs for ages 2 and up. These include Home School classes, Zoo Tots, Jungle Jamboree, summer Zoo Camp and Zoo Teens volunteer program. During summer months we offer Giraffe Feeding in Africa and Budgie Feeding in the Aussie Walk About. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, scheduled Keeper Chats take place every day. Our two biggest events are the Easter Egg Hunt and Howl-Zoo-Ween. We offer a variety of birthday parties and Zoo Snoozes. Our Zambezi River Lodge is available for corporate events, wedding receptions, and special celebrations.
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4.0(34)
Hubert D.
10/12/2025
Peoria Zoo is a nice small-ish zoo to finish. Granted, I am spoiled living near Brookfield and/or Lincoln Park Zoo. But I wanted to check out this location since I was in the area. Parking was a...
Thomas K.
7/19/2025
Always love seeing animals, they have a lion, zebra, giraffes, snakes, and much more. Worth the drive.
Dave C.
4/9/2022
I've been to this zoo 4 times. It has 4 sections; combined it took us about 90 minutes. All the animals are up close. The entire zoo has a balance of sun and shade. Quite a few animals for a...
Jonathan R.
6/4/2024
It Would Be Great To Volunteer At The Peoria Zoo, It Would Give Me Something To Do Daily, & See The Animals More.
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