This facility is now known as Wildlife Prairie Park, and I just uploaded 75 new photos of the Illinois attraction into the gallery.
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2023 News:
On January 2nd, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.3) cougars. Construction on the cougar enclosure fence began in March.
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On January 4th, the zoo announced that they acquired (3.1) grey wolves named August, Cypress, Sumac, and Luna which are now on exhibit.
What's new at Wildlife Prairie Park? Meet our new Wolf Pack! Get a behind the scenes look at our new Wolf Pack with CEO Roberta English and Board Director Dr. Dave Knaak, DVM. | Wildlife Prairie Park | Wildlife Prairie Park · Original audio
Wildlife Prairie Park
New wolf pups at Wildlife Prairie Park
On February 20th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) American (white) bison was born.
Wildlife Prairie Park
On April 16th, the zoo announced they reacquired a (1.0) red fox named Yukon in November 2022 from the Wright Park Zoo in Kansas, and has been reintroduced to (0.1) Akita.
Wildlife Prairie Park
On January 2nd, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.3) cougars. Construction on the cougar enclosure fence began in March.
Wildlife Prairie Park
On January 4th, the zoo announced that they acquired (3.1) grey wolves named August, Cypress, Sumac, and Luna which are now on exhibit.
What's new at Wildlife Prairie Park? Meet our new Wolf Pack! Get a behind the scenes look at our new Wolf Pack with CEO Roberta English and Board Director Dr. Dave Knaak, DVM. | Wildlife Prairie Park | Wildlife Prairie Park · Original audio
Wildlife Prairie Park
New wolf pups at Wildlife Prairie Park
On February 20th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) American (white) bison was born.
Wildlife Prairie Park
On April 16th, the zoo announced they reacquired a (1.0) red fox named Yukon in November 2022 from the Wright Park Zoo in Kansas, and has been reintroduced to (0.1) Akita.
Wildlife Prairie Park
On May 9th, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1.1)* North American porcupines named Dill, Nettle, and Thistle which are now on exhibit in the Pioneer area (Dill) and the Visitor Center (Nettle and Thistle).
Wildlife Prairie Park
*The facility mentions a baby porcupine and it is not specified if it was born at the facility.
Wildlife Prairie Park
*The facility mentions a baby porcupine and it is not specified if it was born at the facility.
On June 5th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.2) hinnies named Cocoa and Fiona.
Wildlife Prairie Park
Wildlife Prairie Park
On June 14th, the zoo announced the names of the cougars, Laurie Jane/LJ, Quita, and Shadow, and are now on exhibit.
Wildlife Prairie Park
On July 1st, the zoo announced the genders (0.2) and names, Aurora and Tala.
Wildlife Prairie Park
On July 12th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) red fox named Ember who is now an animal ambassador.
Wildlife Prairie Park
On September 22nd, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) American black bears named Sampson and Delilah from Michigan which are now on exhibit.
Join us in welcoming a new pair of... - Wildlife Prairie Park
Join us in welcoming a new pair of... - Wildlife Prairie Park
On December 27th, the zoo announced that they plan to renovate the Otter Den exhibit and bring in more otters.
Wildlife Prairie Park
On January 8th, 2024, the zoo announced they planned several projects to be completed in the year including renovations to the American badger exhibit, adding a new picnic/viewing area near the cougars, and rebuilding the Bear Overlook exhibit for their other (1.1) American black bears TR and Molly.
Wildlife Prairie Park
Wildlife Prairie Park
On January 8th, 2024, the zoo announced they planned several projects to be completed in the year including renovations to the American badger exhibit, adding a new picnic/viewing area near the cougars, and rebuilding the Bear Overlook exhibit for their other (1.1) American black bears TR and Molly.
Wildlife Prairie Park
On March 3rd, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.0.1) Blanding's turtle named Mordecai and a (0.0.1) spotted turtle named Calvin which are now on display in the Forest Hall Education Center.
Wildlife Prairie Park
Wildlife Prairie Park
On April 21st, the zoo announced that 3 domestic goats (breed(s) not specified) named Dotty, Rig, and Toni were born which are on exhibit.
Wildlife Prairie Park
Wildlife Prairie Park
On May 7th, the zoo announced that an American bison was born. On May 12th, the zoo announced that 6 more American bison were born, and on May 18th, the zoo announced that a further 3 American bison were born which are all on exhibit.
Wildlife Prairie Park
Wildlife Prairie Park
Wildlife Prairie Park
On October 10th, the zoo announced their (1.0) American miniature horse named Spiffy passed away at around age 27-30+ due to a tumor growing on its upper leg and spreading to the lungs.
Wildlife Prairie Park
Wildlife Prairie Park
On May 26th, the zoo announced they moved Ember from a bts enclosure to on display in the red fox exhibit.
1.2K views · 249 reactions | Watch Ember meet her new roommate! Ember the Red Fox has moved out of her temporary enclosure and is now living in Merrill Woods with our other red fox, Temple! Make sure to say hi to Ember and Temple during your next visit to the Park. #wildlifeprairiepark #fox #redfox #animals #adventure | Wildlife Prairie Park
On August 10th, the zoo announced plans to renovate all 3 playgrounds at the facility over the next couple of years, starting with the CEFCU Heritage Playground. Funding for the Heritage Playground was fully reached in September, with the facility now fundraising for the renovations of the Gollywhopper Playground.
57 reactions · 23 shares | Thank you for your generous donations to help Wildlife Prairie Park work towards being a fun place for ALL to enjoy. Our ADA-accessible train car is now running daily, loading and unloading can be accessed at the Train Depot. But we have more work to do! This year, we are raising money to transform all three playgrounds, starting with the CEFCU Heritage Playground. The new playground will have inclusive play options, including zip lines. Over the next few years, all three playgrounds will be updated. Thanks to a lead gift from CEFCU and other generous donors, the Park is so close to raising the $140,000 needed to redo the first playground! Help us reach the finish line so we can break ground on our first playground and continue to make Wildlife Prairie Park a Park for All. Every donation, whether $4, $46, $460, or any other amount, will help us reach our goal! #parkforall #inclusive #ada #wheelchair #wildlifeprairiepark | Wildlife Prairie Park
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On October 10th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) American black bear named Teddy Roosevelt/TR passed away at age 24 due to a sudden decline in health, most likely caused by a mass found near its heart.
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