Wildlife Prairie Park
Animal and nature park in Illinois, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wildlife Prairie Park, also known as the Hazel & Bill Rutherford Wildlife Prairie Park, is located in Peoria County, Illinois, approximately 10 miles (16 km) west of downtown Peoria in central Illinois. Opened in the 1970s, it has most recently been operated as a not-for-profit corporation since 2013. The park has 1,800 acres (730 ha) of land with over 150 animals of 60 different species that are native to Illinois.
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Wildlife Prairie Park | |
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Location | Peoria County, Illinois |
Nearest city | Norwood, Illinois |
Coordinates | 40°44′N 89°44′W |
Area | 1,700 acres (6.9 km2)[citation needed] |
Owner | Friends of Wildlife Prairie Park |
Website | wildlifeprairiepark |
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