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Specialties
The Peoria Zoo is open year round. Our Education Department offers programs for ages 2 and up. These include Home School classes, Zoo Tots, Jungle Jamboree, summer Zoo Camp and Zoo Teens volunteer program. During summer months we offer Giraffe Feeding in Africa and Budgie Feeding in the Aussie Walk About. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, scheduled Keeper Chats take place every day. Our two biggest events are the Easter Egg Hunt and Howl-Zoo-Ween.
We offer a variety of birthday parties and Zoo Snoozes. Our Zambezi River Lodge is available for corporate events, wedding receptions, and special celebrations.
History
Established in 1935.
Known today as the Peoria Zoo, we were originally known as the Glen Oak Zoo.
Meet the Business Owner
Peoria Z.
Business Owner
Our Mission: Create connections that inspire an appreciation for the natural world.
Our Vision: The Peoria Zoo will be recognized as a leader in raising public awareness and commitment to conservation.
Outstanding Human Relations: Our visitors, staff & volunteers are vital to achieving our mission. They will be treated with the utmost respect and we will strive to make their connection with the zoo as enriching as possible.
Excellence in Animal Care: Our animals are ambassadors for wildlife conservation. We will promote innovations in husbandry and achieve the highest standards of animal care.
Connections through Education: Only through caring, will people make the choices and changes needed to save our natural resources. Our education programs will promote the knowledge and connections that are the key to caring.
Impact on Conservation: Conservation is our cause. Our programs and practices will be based on achieving the maximum possible conservation potential.
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