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Peoria Zoo

2320 N. Prospect Rd. • 686-3365 • www.peoriazoo.org

Have Your Child’s Next Birthday

Party at Peoria Zoo

Lions and Tigers and Zebras, oh my!
Treat your birthday party guests to the fun of BLIZZARD
Peoria Zoo. Or, have the Zoo come to you BIRTHDA Y!
AT A GLANCE with a visit from the ZooMobile! PAGE 104
Peoria Zoo exhibits animals from See ZooMobile information on page 27 and
around the world: giraffe and lions all of our birthday party options on page 91.
from Africa; tigers and takin from
Asia; spider monkeys and snakes from
South America; and so much more. The Baby Showers
Australia Walk-About even allows you to Looking for a place to hold your baby shower? How about Peoria Zoo?
get eye-to-eye with an emu while you NEW January 1-Zooper Shower Package($300): Each Zooper shower includes the
stroll through their home. Now is the Tropics Classroom for 2 hours with an addition 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after
perfect time to “Find Your Wild Side!” for set-up and take-down, invitations, ½ sheet cake, plates, cups, forks, and punch.
Also, we provide optional decorations and games to use for your shower!
DIRECTOR Yvonne Strode: (DOES NOT INCLUDE ZOO ADMISSION)
ystrode@peoriaparks.org
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking the shower; the remainder of
HOURS the balance must be paid 1 week before the shower.
Daily 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Last Admission 4:30 pm
Wedding, Reception and Fundraiser Rentals
A very unique wedding and reception venue is at Peoria Zoo. Our spacious room, the
LODGE HOURS (May-September)
Sun-Fri 10:00 am-4:00 pm Zambezi River Lodge, looks out over the lush green vegetation of Africa!. Rhinos, giraffe,
Saturdays 10:00 am-3:00 pm zebras, lions, mandrills and other wildlife, native to the African plains, graze peacefully
while you celebrate your special day. You will have to try to remember you are in Peoria!
ADMISSION FEES Call (309) 681-3519 to arrange a tour today.
Adults 13+ $9.50
Children 2-12 years $6.50
Seniors/Active Military $8.50 Top 10 Reasons to have your next event at VOLUNTEER AT THE ZOO
the Peoria Zoo: Peoria Zoo is growing and we could use
BIRTHDAY PARTIES See pg. 104 10. Climate controlled space available you as a volunteer! Interested in learning
RENT THE ZOO See pg. 100 9. Large selection of caterers about animals? Want to share that
8. Lions, monkeys & zebras knowledge with others? Then the Zoo is
7. Indoor space located on the banks of the the place for you. Our volunteers assist in
Zambezi River a variety of ways from helping at special
6. Aid in planning your perfect event events to animal handling to working
5. State-of-the-art sound system directly with the Keepers! We promise
Consider having your wedding next 4. Rhinoceros and giraffe a unique volunteering experience.
door at Luthy Botanical Garden and 3. A setting like no other in Central Illinois Volunteer applications
your reception in the Zambezi River 2. Great rental rates can be found online, at VOLUNTEER!
Lodge. See pages 99-100 or call for 1. Everybody loves the Zoo! the Noble Center, and the pgs. 96-98
details. Barton Pavilion.

Visit the Peoria Zoo’s Safari Gift Shop in the Barton Pavilion
Ever have a hard time finding that perfect gift? Check out the Peoria Zoo gift shop! New items are arriving all the time, from clothes to stuffed
animals to home décor. If that hard-to-buy-for person is a true animal lover, think about our Adopt An Animal program. From meerkats to lions
to a llama, there is an animal for everyone at every price, and all the money goes to the care for the animals at the Zoo.

Prices start at $50 and include: Starting at $250 you also receive: You can adopt an animal by visiting
• Certificate of adoption • An Animal gift Peoria Zoo or calling (309) 681-3500.
• Fact sheets on your animal • A personal introduction to your animal for Visit www.peoriazoo.org/adopt
• Zoo Tales Newsletter up to 10 people
• Name on our adopt board

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