Hazel & Bill Rutherford Wildlife Prairie State Park

Hazel & Bill Rutherford Wildlife Prairie State Park

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Location: 10 miles west of downtown Peoria on I-74 (exit 82 south).
Facilities: On-site lodging (cabins, cottages, converted horse stables, rail cars, hotel room [@di]), banquet facilities, meeting rooms, dining room, cafe, gift shops, picnic areas, walking trails, restrooms.
Activities: Wildlife viewing, fishing, interpretive programs.
Special Features: Zoological park showcases Illinois native wildlife: wolves, bison, black bear, elk, cougar, otters, waterfowl, and other wildlife. Other features include a butterfly garden, a restored prairie, Pioneer Farmstead with petting area and historic buildings, and train rides.
Address: 3826 N Taylor Rd
Hanna City, IL 61536
Phone: 309-676-0998;
Fax: 309-676-7783;
Web: www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org
Size: 2,000 acres.

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