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May 9th, 2014 by Dawn Petefish
Daily presentation featuring the primate PM feeding at the primate exhibits in the Tropics building. Daily Presentations run Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
After attending the presentation; don’t forget to grab your Peoria Zoo Animal Collector’s Card. Collect them all and “connect” the cards to see the mystery photo on the back.
March 15th, 2015 by Dawn Petefish
Daily presentation featuring the zebras located in Africa!. Daily Presentations run Memorial Day thru Labor Day. The Zebra chats run every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.After attending the presentation; don’t forget to grab your Peoria Zoo Animal Collector’s Card. Collect them all!
May 9th, 2014 by Dawn Petefish
Daily presentation featuring the tigers located on the Asian Trail. Daily Presentations run Memorial Day thru Labor Day. The Tiger chats run every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. After attending the presentation; don’t forget to grab your Peoria Zoo Animal Collector’s Card. Collect them all!
May 9th, 2014 by Dawn Petefish
Daily presentation featuring Animal Ambassadors from our Education Department down at the Program Stage. Daily Presentations run Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
After attending the presentation; don’t forget to grab your Peoria Zoo Animal Collector’s Card. Collect them all and “connect” the cards to see the mystery photo on the back.
May 20th, 2015 by Dawn Petefish
Daily presentation featuring zoo volunteer down at the Program Stage. Daily Presentations run Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
Daily presentation featuring zoo volunteer down at the Program Stage. Daily Presentations run Memorial Day thru Labor Day. After attending the presentation; don’t forget to grab your Peoria Zoo Animal Collector’s Card. Collect them all!
March 22nd, 2016 by Dawn Petefish
Daily Presentation featuring Ambassadors from our Education Department down at the Natural Play Area. Natural Play Area Chats run every day at 1:30. Daily Presentations run Memorial Day thru Labor Day. After attending the presentation; don’t forget to grab your special “Get Dirty, Get Outside” jelly bracelet (while supplies last).
March 22nd, 2016 by Dawn Petefish
Daily Presentation featuring the Chinese alligator or reptiles located in the Conservation Center. Presentations run Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
The Conservation Center chats run every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
March 9th, 2017 by Dawn Petefish
Attend a pollinator presentation by a Luthy Botanical Gardens horticulturalist. Daily Presentations run Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Presentation located at the ECO Hut outside the Tropics building.
March 9th, 2017 by Dawn Petefish
Visitors will have an opportunity to watch our rhino keepers engage with one of our rhinos. Learn why rhino training is an important part of daily rhino care. Daily Presentations run Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Public viewing of this presentation will be from the “Rhino Overlook” located on the boardwalk in Africa!
*Look for our new “ASK A KEEPER” banners at each location just prior to each presentation.
April 26th, 2018 by Dawn Petefish
While caring for older animals can be challenging, our Zoo staff is proud to create a safe and welcoming home for every animal here. We continue to seek treatments and unique training techniques that allow even our oldest animals to live a long and comfortable life. Attend a presentation featuring the animals in the Contact Barn. Daily Presentations run Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Presentations are located in Contact Barn.
*Look for our new “ASK A KEEPER” banners at each location just prior to each presentation.
April 26th, 2018 by Dawn Petefish
Learn all about adaptations and be introduced to some of our animal ambassadors. Daily Presentations will run Memorial Day thru Labor Day and are held at the stage between the Contact Barn and the Conservation Center.
*Look for our new “ASK A KEEPER” banners at each location just prior to each presentation.
March 9th, 2017 by Dawn Petefish
Some animals at the zoo have very specialized needs that the average zoo visitor would not even consider. Attend a presentation featuring the zoo’s oldest resident and learn about his specialized care. Daily Presentations run Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Outside the Aldabra Tortoise exhibit in Africa!
*Look for our new “ASK A KEEPER” banners at each location just prior to each presentation.
May 26th, 2021 by Dawn Petefish
Attend a presentation highlighting the benefits and challenges of big cat husbandry. Daily Presentations run Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Presentations will be held in front of the Lion Exhibit Viewing Windows. *Look for our new “ASK A KEEPER” banners at each location just prior to each presentation.
September 17th, 2014 by Dawn Petefish
NO DAILY PROGRAMS SCHEDULED September -April Peoria Zoo offers many Daily Presentations Memorial Day thru Labor Day
11:30-Keeper Conservation Connection Chat-Contact Barn; 12:00-Conservation Connection Chat-Adaptations at the Program Stage; 12:30-Conservation Connection Chat-Reintroductions at the Eco Hut; 1:00-Keeper Conservation Connection Chat-Lions; 1:30-Keeper Conservation Chat-Giraffe; 2:30-Keeper Conservation Connection Chat-Takin ; 3:00- Keeper Conservation Connection Chat –Aldabra Tortoise; 3:30-Keeper Conservation Chat- Spider Monkey
May 23rd, 2022 by Dawn Petefish
Visitors will have an opportunity to hear how the keepers are able to safely get close to our giraffe. Learn why husbandry training is an important part of daily giraffe care. Public viewing of this presentation will be from the “Giraffe Observation Deck” located on the boardwalk in Africa! Look for our “ASK A KEEPER” banners at each location just prior to each presentation.
March 9th, 2017 by Dawn Petefish
Learn about the zoo’s reintroduction efforts for the Illinois ENDANGERED Alligator Snapping Turtle at the Conservation Center building. *Look for our “ASK A KEEPER” banners at each location just prior to each presentation.
March 9th, 2017 by Dawn Petefish
Attend a presentation highlighting the benefits and challenges of exhibiting multiple species in one exhibit. Presentations will be held in front of the Red river hog / Colobus monkey exhibit located in Africa! Look for our “ASK A KEEPER” banners at each location just prior to each presentation.
March 9th, 2017 by Dawn Petefish
We’ll be talkin’ about Takins at this Ask a Keeper presentation. Takins are large muscular hoofed animals with impressive horns and are thought to be a national treasure in China. This is your opportunity to learn what makes them so special! Presentation will be held in front of the Takin exhibit on the Asian Trail. Look for our “ASK A KEEPER” banners at each location just prior to each presentation.
March 9th, 2017 by Dawn Petefish
Attend a presentation featuring the zoo’s primates. Learn about our BEEP (Behavioral Enrichment and Enhancement Program) program meant to improve environments and animal care based on natural behaviors and instincts . Presentations will be held near the Spider Monkey exhibit located in the Tropics Building. Look for our “ASK A KEEPER” banners at each location just prior to each presentation.
May 9th, 2014 by Dawn Petefish
Twice daily starting Memorial Day, visitors will have the unique opportunity to feed the Giraffe at the Giraffe Overlook Station on top of the boardwalk. During those days, we will offer the encounters at noon and 2pm.
Encounters may be subject to change or cancellation. These amazing creatures are wild animals and we can not guarantee that they will stick to our schedule. Quantities are limited.
May 27th, 2016 by Dawn Petefish
Seasonally, visitors will have the unique opportunity to walk into the Budgie Aviary and experience the lively and colorful Budgies all around them. Budgie Seed Sticks are available for just $2.00 and allow visitors to feed the birds from your hand. Budgie Encounters may be subject to change or cancellation. These amazing creatures are wild animals and we can not guarantee that they will land on your stick or stick to our schedule.