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The Wild
is Waiting

Join the adventure with some of Earth's most incredible animals, right here in the River City!

New at the Zoo

Welcome Our New Zebra!

Animal Spotlight

Welcome Our New Zebra!

Meet the newest star of our Africa! exhibit—a playful Grevy’s zebra with big ears and lots of personality! Help us name him by voting in our naming contest—just $1 per vote, with all proceeds supporting Grevy’s Zebra Trust. Vote online or at the Zoo through July 10!

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Care & Conservation

S.A.F.E Program & SSP

Our visitors, staff and volunteers are vital to achieving our mission. They will be treated with the utmost respect and we will strive to make their connection with the zoo as enriching as possible.

Animal Welfare

Conservation is our cause. The zoo is dedicated to the preservation of the natural world and the families of our animal residents in the wild. Our programs and practices will be based on achieving the maximum possible conservation potential.

AZA

Our animals are ambassadors for wildlife conservation. We will promote innovations in husbandry and acheive the highest standards of animal care.

Education

Only through caring, will people make the choices and changes needed to save our natural resources. Our education programs will promote the knowledge and connections that are the key to caring.

Join Our Mission

Our Mission: create connections that inspire an appreciation for and encourage actions to conserve the natural world. The Peoria Zoo will be recognized as a leader in raising public awareness and commitment to conservation.