Peoria Zoo

The zoo is fun -- even in snow! We are here year round and so are our animals! Our Sichuan Takins hail from the Himalayas and enjoy the snow! So come on out!

Wear a navy blue polo shirt with light khakis. The animals will follow your every move! (You see them do this to any zoo staff that walks by)

MARCH 10 2013 Arts and the Animals class ! 2hr class , children exploring art and animals. Meet animals and watch animals create art of their own! FEE charged. Registration required. Call 309.681.3513

Get to know the staff , they will let you know all of the cool new plans and happenings at the zoo . During the summer we are daily visitors- buy a membership! It's worth every penny!

Bounce on over for our annual Easter egg celebration, loaded with candy & fun Sat. 3/23 Age 0-3 10:30/Age 4-6 10:50/Age 7-9 11:10.For info call 309.681.3513 or visit http://peoriazoo.org/index-1.html

We've just posted a collection of new items in the Safari Gift Shop ! Stop by! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.466447670076733.106206.137800666274770&type=1

Adult Only Night is 7/8/2018! Enjoy an adult beverage while strolling through the Zoo.Tickets and more information is available at the front desk. Read more

The Peoria Zoo is open year round. Come out and enjoy the fun like Amur Tigers playing with a snowman ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAXH9-_BaW4

Most chelonians withdraw into their shells for protection. Pancake Tortoise flee! Vulnerable by IUCN Redlist , we have one in the Small Animal Building. http://tinyurl.com/9cewzbl

Peoria Zoo Easter Egg Hunt! Sat, March 23. Age 0-3 at 10:30 am. Age 4-6 at 10:50 a.m. Age 7-9 at 11:10 a.m. $8.50adults; $6.50 non-member children; $3.50 member children. For info call 309.681.3513

Really nice zoo for this town . Especially early, when the animals still want to see people.

Our Amur Tiger Cubs are getting huge—and they love snow! Come on out –and bring your camera !

It's not too early to make Mother's Day arrangements! Come have Tea with us in the Zambezi River Lodge at the Peoria Zoo!!

Come early morning or late evening if you want to see the baby tigers. My boys are sad they didn't get to see them!

This week's Zoo Guess Who was cichlids! Play every Tues at http://tinyurl.com/d9nsb5s. More info on cichlids at http://www.peoriazoo.org/fish.html

Love their after hours events ! Perfect for date night !

Fun time to visit the Zoo ! #Howl-Zoo-Ween holiday inflatables already up! Come visit the animals and gear up for the holiday event Oct 19 & 20!

If you're a local, become a member! Definitely cost effective after a few visits.

The Peoria Zoo encourages visitors to photograph our animals! Bring your camera--then share your images?

Looking for homeschool classes , Zoo Tots , summer Zoo Camp or other zoo events ? The Playbook is now online! http://www.peoriaparks.org/

Decent prices and a big turn around from when I was a kid!

Was a good zoo to start with, even better after their expansion a few years ago.

Peoria Zoo Camp 2013: Back to Basics is right around the corner. Registration begins MONDAY, March 4. <aclass="entity url"rel="nofollow" href="http://www.peoriazoo.org/zoocamp.html"target="_blank" data-sig="yNpThsfAK2GbNDkZB8xSI5KFUqk=" onmousedown="fourSq.ui.OutgoingLink.mousedown($(this), event)" data-source="tip-text">http://www.peoriazoo.org/zoocamp.html</a>

Stay towards close & see the keepers feed the spider monkeys!

Amazing African exhibit !

The Africa exhibit is worth the price of admission.

Africa exhibit

If you have a wedding here, beware the zebra and rhino wind. Pungent.