Peoria Zoo
The Peoria Zoo (formerly Glen Oak Zoo) is a zoo located in Peoria, Illinois, in the United States. It dates from 1955. Top of the list nearby is Wildlife Prairie Park, 9.1 mi away.
A zoo & aquarium inside Peoria
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 26" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Peoria
Peoria Zoo is inside Peoria, which has 37 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria (PIA) has airline service, about 7 miles from Peoria Zoo.
Established in 1955
Peoria Zoo dates from 1955. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Peoria Zoo
The Peoria Zoo (formerly Glen Oak 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 Year's Day.
The Peoria Zoo has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1976.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 232 animals · 100 species
- Area
- 14 acres
- Established
- 1955
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Towns to stay in near Peoria Zoo
Close by, places to stay are in Peoria (37) and Peoria City Township (32).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Peoria Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | in town | — | 37 32 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 110,920 | $156K | D− |
| Peoria City Township | in town | — | 32 27 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 95,876 | $135K | — |
| East Peoria | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 15 10 hotels · 2 motels · 3 campgrounds | 22,088 | $164K | C− |
| Fondulac Township | 2 mi southeast | 5 min | 14 9 hotels · 2 motels · 3 campgrounds | 12,154 | $163K | — |
| Morton | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 9 9 hotels | 17,565 | $239K | B+ |
| Morton Township | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 9 9 hotels | 18,190 | $247K | — |
| Kickapoo Township | 7 mi west | 10 min | 5 5 hotels | 8,209 | $291K | — |
| Pekin | 11 mi south | 15 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 motel | 31,277 | $121K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Peoria Zoo
These well-known sights sit within 64 miles.
Big draw62 mi LandmarkLincoln Tomb
52 mi State parkStarved Rock State Park
64 mi National Historic SiteLincoln Home National Historic Site124K visitors a year
38 mi MuseumDickson Mounds
53 mi MuseumLincoln's New Salem
19 mi Zoo & aquariumWildlife Prairie Park63 mi National MonumentSpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
63 mi MuseumOld State Capitol State Historic SitePhoto credits
Lincoln Tomb: David Jones, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Starved Rock State Park: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lincoln Home National Historic Site: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Dickson Mounds: MattHucke, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lincoln's New Salem: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wildlife Prairie Park: Katherine Johnson, CC BY 2.0 · Old State Capitol State Historic Site: Shadow2700 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
Quick answers on Peoria Zoo
Is Peoria Zoo in Peoria?
Yes. It’s inside Peoria, IL.
When is the best time to visit Peoria Zoo?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–84°.
What is the closest airport to Peoria Zoo?
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria (PIA), about 7 miles away. The nearest big hub is Chicago Midway (MDW), about 120 miles.
Where should I stay near Peoria Zoo?
Peoria (in town, 37 places to stay), Peoria City Township (in town, 32 places to stay) and East Peoria (3 mi, 15 places to stay).
Word from Peoria
No one has shared advice yet; Peoria’s Town Square takes questions.
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