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Wildlife Prairie Park

Wildlife Prairie Park is a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in Peoria, Illinois. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Peoria, IllinoisZoo, Aquarium & Wildlife Conservation
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About this museum

What is Wildlife Prairie Park?

Wildlife Prairie Park, also known as the Hazel & Bill Rutherford Wildlife Prairie Park, is located in Peoria County, Illinois, approximately 10 miles west of downtown Peoria in central Illinois. Opened in the 1970s, it has most recently been operated as a not-for-profit corporation since 2013. The park has 1,800 acres (730 ha) of land with over 150 animals of 60 different species that are native to Illinois.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Wildlife Prairie Park
Type
Zoo, Aquarium & Wildlife Conservation
City
Peoria
State
Illinois
IMLS Museum ID
8401700026
Coordinates
40.73274, -89.74725
What kind of museum is Wildlife Prairie Park?

Wildlife Prairie Park is classified as a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservations →

Where is Wildlife Prairie Park located?

Wildlife Prairie Park is located in Peoria, Illinois at approximately 40.73274, -89.74725. See the map above.

Does Wildlife Prairie Park have a website?

The IMLS record for Wildlife Prairie Park does not list a website.

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