Upcoming Events

This event is sold out! Time: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PMLocation: Peoria Zoo, African LoopTickets: $100/person | $700/Table of 8Ages 12+ | Limited to 40 guests – Outdoor seating only Join us for a wildly unique brunch experience – up close with the tallest animals on Earth!Start the morning with a behind-the-scenes presentation by Zoo staff about our giraffes, followed by a special meet-and-greet introduction to these majestic animals and their spaces, along with a… Read Full Post

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

Calling all heroes and royals! Join us for Capes & Crowns at the Zoo—a magical day where fairytales and adventures come to life. From 10 AM to 3 PM, your favorite superheroes and princesses will be roaming the Zoo, ready for high-fives, hugs, and heroic selfies. Enjoy a royal tea party in the Lodge with enchanting princesses, or test your powers at our superhero training camp. Don’t miss animal enrichment sessions throughout the day. Self-guided… Read Full Post

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

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

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

World Rhino DaySaturday, September 27, 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