Programs
Ed-Zoo-Cational Program
These 30-45 minute programs enhance any visit to the Zoo. With many topics to choose from, give your group a chance to meet some animals up close!
Reservations should be made two weeks in advance.
Please call 681-3559.
Zoo Adventure Combo
Our Ed-Zoo-Cational Combo includes a 45 minute class on a topic of your choice with live animals, as well as a personal guide through the Zoo to tell you about the animals and answer your questions. This program lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Reservations should be made two weeks in advance.
Please call 681-3559.
Zoomobile
Bring the zoo to you, with just a phone call our animal ambassadors can visit your school or facility. Using biofacts, activities and up-close animal encounters we bring the outside world inside to you. Choose from a variety of programs, designed for all age groups to help fulfill State Standards.
Costs start at $175.00 . Prices are adjusted for travel outside of Peoria and number of participants.
For More Information
Call 309-681-3559 or [email protected]
Zoo Snooze
Ever had a giraffe peaking in your bedroom window? You can now when you spend the night at the Zoo! Get a chance to sleep in Africa!, enjoy nocturnal tours, meet some animals up close and find out what the Zoo is like at night. Your group’s adventure begins at 7:00pm and ends the next morning at 9:00am. Snack and breakfast provided as well as admission into the Zoo the next day! This program is great for scouts, church groups and so many others!
Offered throughout the summer and fall, schedule your Zoo Snooze by calling (309)681-3559
Family Nature Club
Let’s get back to nature together! Nature based crafts, activities, takeaways, and more! Join our Peoria Zoo Family Nature Club! Family Nature Club is a program for all ages! This program is designed for parents and children to explore the natural world together.
Family Nature Club Programs are running March 23, April 13, April 27
March 23 – Spring is Here!
Warmer temperatures are just around the corner. Let’s take a look to see what our animal friends are doing to get ready for a busy summer season.
April 13 – Earth Day Can Be Every Day!
We’ll learn all about the easy ways we can help our planet and the wonderful animals that call it home.
April 27 – Flowers and Pollinators
The bees will be buzzing! Let’s take a look at all of the incredible pollinators and the ways that we can help them.
To register please call 309-681-3559.
Homeschool Classes
Homeschool Classes
Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments, crafts and more! Each month is a new topic designed to help meet state standards and ignite a love of animals in young learners. Parents are welcome to attend for a fee. For students 5-13 years old.
Home School classes are running March 13, April 10
2024 Dates and Topics
March 13 – Frog Watch
Our amphibian friends need our help! We’ll discuss why and how we can offer aid to these incredible creatures.
April 10 – Sherlock Bones
We’ll learn all about how bones give support and protection. We’ll do some sleuthing as we try to identify various animal bones.
Registration is required; please call 309-681-3559.