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International Tiger Day

International Tiger DayDate: Tuesday, July 29, 2025Time: Activities available throughout the dayLocation: Peoria Zoo – Tiger Exhibit AreaIncluded with Zoo admission Join us at Peoria Zoo for International Tiger Day, a global celebration dedicated to raising awareness for tiger conservation. Visit our Amur tiger habitat to learn about the threats these beautiful cats face in the wild, and how we can help protect their future. This special day includes:– Tiger enrichment and educational talks with… Read Full Post

Wild Encounters: Second Saturdays

Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum 2218 N. Prospect Road, Peoria, IL, United States

There’s more to explore at the PlayHouse this summer! Join us and Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum for Wild Encounters on the Porch: Second Saturdays, a special monthly program where Zoo educators take amazing animals and nature lessons to the PlayHouse! Happening every second Saturday from May through September, a new topic highlights an exciting animal group or environmental theme through up-close animal presentations, fun facts, hands-on activities, and nature-themed crafts where educators from the Peoria Zoo take the wonders of wildlife… Read Full Post

$5 – $7

Wild Encounters: Second Saturdays

Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum 2218 N. Prospect Road, Peoria, IL, United States

There’s more to explore at the PlayHouse this summer! Join us and Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum for Wild Encounters on the Porch: Second Saturdays, a special monthly program where Zoo educators take amazing animals and nature lessons to the PlayHouse! Happening every second Saturday from May through September, a new topic highlights an exciting animal group or environmental theme through up-close animal presentations, fun facts, hands-on activities, and nature-themed crafts where educators from the Peoria Zoo take the wonders of wildlife… Read Full Post

$5 – $7

World Rhino Day

Peoria Zoo 2320 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL, United States

World Rhino DaySaturday, September 20, 202510:00 am – 4:00 pmPeoria Zoo – Africa LoopIncluded with general admission or membership Celebrate World Rhino Day with us at Peoria Zoo as we honor and raise awareness for the magnificent — and vulnerable — Southern White Rhino. This special day will feature:– Keeper chats and rhino enrichment– Educational activities for all ages– Crafts and interactive displays focused on conservation– Opportunities to learn how you can help save rhinos… Read Full Post

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