Peoria Zoo, Peoria

#30 among attractions in Peoria

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Facts and practical information

The Peoria Zoo is a zoo located in Peoria, Illinois, in the United States. The zoo is owned and operated by the Peoria Park District and is open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Years Day. ()

Opened: 1955 (69 years ago)Animals: 232Coordinates: 40°42'56"N, 89°34'27"W

Address

2320 N Prospect RdEast BluffPeoria 61603 United States

Contact

+1 309-686-3365

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Peoria Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Luthy Botanical Garden, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Scottish Rite Cathedral, Springdale Cemetery.

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Park, Garden, Botanical garden
Luthy Botanical Garden, Peoria
4 min walk • George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden, usually just Luthy Botanical Garden, is a 4.5 acres botanical garden and conservatory located in Glen Oak Park, near the corner of Prospect Avenue and Gift Avenue in Peoria, Illinois, United States.
1.3 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Peoria
34 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a cathedral of the Catholic Church located in Peoria, Illinois, United States.
1.4 miSW
Temple, Church
Scottish Rite Cathedral, Peoria
37 min walk • The Scottish Rite Cathedral in Peoria, Illinois is a church-style building that houses the Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Peoria. The building is at 400 NE Perry Avenue, at the corner with Spalding Avenue. The cathedral is listed as a contributing property to Peoria's North Side Historic District.
0.6 miNE
Cemetery
Springdale Cemetery, Peoria
15 min walk • Springdale Cemetery is a historic, non-sectarian, active cemetery in the United States city of Peoria, Illinois. It was chartered in 1855, received its first interment in 1857. Almost 78,000 individuals are buried at the cemetery. It contains a public mausoleum and 15 private mausoleums.
1.3 miNE
Scenic drives, Bridge, Scenic walking areas
North Grand View Drive, Peoria
33 min walk • Grandview Drive is a two and a half mile scenic road with adjacent park areas through Peoria and Peoria Heights, Illinois. Major portions of the road give a view of the Illinois River and its valley as well as clear views of some of the most prestigious and historic homes in the area.
1 miSW
Museum, History museum
John C. Flanagan House Museum, Peoria
26 min walk • The Judge John C. Flanagan Residence is a house in Peoria, Illinois, United States. The home was constructed for John C. Flanagan, a Philadelphia native, in 1837.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
North Side Historic District, Peoria
27 min walk • The North Side Historic District is a Registered Historic District in Peoria, Illinois, United States. The district is located on a terrace at the bank of the Illinois River and is predominantly residential.
1.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Peoria Lake, Peoria
36 min walk • Peoria Lake is a section of the Illinois River between Peoria in Peoria County, Illinois and East Peoria in Tazewell County, Illinois. The oldest section of Peoria, the largest city on the river, lies at its shores.
0.9 miSE
Neighbourhood
Illinois Waterway Project Office, Peoria
23 min walk • The Illinois Waterway Project Office is a maintenance shop and project office for the Illinois Waterway, the system of rivers and canals through Illinois which connect the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Peoria Zoo open?

Peoria Zoo is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Peoria Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Luthy Botanical Garden, Peoria (4 min walk), Springdale Cemetery, Peoria (15 min walk), Illinois Waterway Project Office, Peoria (23 min walk).