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Visitor tip
Don't miss the giraffe feeding experience and the Australian Walkabout exhibit where wallabies and emus roam freely while visitors stay on the path—these are consistently highlighted as must-do attractions
Visitor tip
Arrive during scheduled animal feeding times and keeper talks (especially the turtle education visits) to get the most educational value—staff are noted for being exceptionally knowledgeable and engaging, particularly with children
About Peoria Zoo
Historic park-district animal center. Historic park with 100+ global species (some endangered), giraffe feeding & African installations.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Giraffe feeding, Mexican spider monkeys, African savanna, Asian Trail
- Special Events
- Glow Wild (April), Spring Market in the Garden (May)
- Mission Focus
- Wildlife conservation and education
What visitors say
My family has a membership pass, and it is wonderful. The staff at the zoo have always been so wonderful, and kind. The answer any questions we have, tell us about the animals, and really take the time to get down to the children's…
This place doesn’t even deserve any stars. The zoo here is just a big scam and the zootober event was the worse experience ever. They were stingy with the candy, half the food and drinks were expensive too. The “family events” which…
We always stop here on our annual road trips east. Is it's small (compared to what we are used to in Omah), quaint, and fun! My kids love it! We really enjoy the Australian Walkabout with the emu and the wallabies where they are free…
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Did You Know?
- Peoria Zoo features over 100 global species, including endangered animals, with specialized exhibits like African savanna, Asian Trail, and Australia Walk-About showcasing species from multiple continents
- The zoo offers interactive giraffe feeding experiences, a popular hands-on attraction mentioned in 27 reviews, allowing visitors direct contact with these large mammals
- The Australia Walk-About exhibit uniquely confines visitors to a path while allowing emu and wallabies to roam freely, inverting the traditional zoo viewing model
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