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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, Fitz!

Animal Spotlight

Welcome, Fitz!

Say hello to Fitz, the newest towering addition to the Peoria Zoo! This young male giraffe brings plenty of charm, curiosity, and long-legged excitement to our giraffe yard. Fitz is already settling in well and making friends with the rest of the herd. With his gentle demeanor and inquisitive spirit, he’s sure to become a guest favorite in no time. Be sure to check out our Giraffe Feeding and give a warm welcome to Fitz—you might just catch him stretching out for a leafy snack or greeting visitors with a curious glance!

Giraffe Feeding
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.