Programs

Ed-Zoo-Cational Program
Duration:
30-45 minutes
Details:

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.

Per-Person Cost:
Zoo Admission plus $4/person. Special school group rates. Please call for pricing.
Registration Required:
Yes
To Register:

Please call 681-3513.

Zoo Adventure Combo
Duration:
1.5 hour
Details:

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.

Per-Person Cost:
Zoo Admission plus $8/person. Special school group rates. Please call for pricing.
To Register:

Please call 681-3559.

Zoomobile
Details:

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 $150.00 for Peoria residents and $200.00 for non-residents. Prices are adjusted for travel outside of Peoria and number of participants.

 

To Register:

For More Information
Call 309-681-3513 or [email protected]

Zoo Snooze
Details:

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!

Member Cost:
$45/ person with a minimum of 25 participants.
Minimum Number:
25 participants
Age Restriction:
Must be 5 and older to participate; one chaperone required for every 5 children.
Registration Required:
Yes
To Register:

Offered throughout the summer and fall, schedule your Zoo Snooze by calling (309)681-3559

Family Nature Club
Date:
April 8, 2023
Time:
10:00-11:30
Details:

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 11, March 25, April 9, and April 22.

March 11             “Spring is in the Air”
March 25             “Colors and Patterns”
April 8                  “Flowers and Pollinators”
April 22                “Earth Day”

Per-Person Cost:
$5 plus zoo admission
To Register:

Registration is not required; participants can drop-in and pay at the door.

Peoria Zoo

Peoria Zoo