NEW HOURS Through 12/30/23
Saturdays: 4pm – 8pm
Sun-Fri: CLOSED
(Group Tours may be booked ahead
of time during the week)
Which Adventure Will You Choose?
Aikman Wildlife Adventures’ mission is to provide the highest quality of life possible to all wildlife in need, while maintaining a family-friendly environment through interaction, education and conservation and by creating an experience of a lifetime.Â
Which Adventure Will You Choose?
Aikman Wildlife Adventures’ mission is to provide the highest quality of life possible to all wildlife in need, while maintaining a family-friendly environment through interaction, education and conservation and by creating an experience of a lifetime.
Check out the photos below and call us at (217) 268-3500 today. Â
Our Animals
Aikman Wildlife Adventure is host to over 220 animals comprised of over 90 different species native to six different continents. Come see them up close and personal.
Adventures and Encounters
Each adventure provides a different experience from driving through our mile-long path of zebras, camels, water buffalo and more to walking among many other animals.
Group Tours
Our guests will ride on a Wagon Tour where they will feed and interact with animals in our Drive-Thru. Visitors can then do the Walk-Thru on their own, which includes the Petting Zoo.
Museum of Prehistoric Life
In the Museum of Prehistoric Life, see and interact with life-size examples of animals from the past. Then experience encounters with animals in our Walk-Thru Adventure.
Toast to Wildlife 50/50 Raffle
SABLE’s  mission is to take part in conserving wildlife and endangered species. This raffle benefits Sable, Inc. and will run from June 1 – November 10th.Â
Banquet/Wedding Barn
Check out the great facilities that Aikman Wildlife Adventure offers for your big day. Also stop by for some great photo opportunities for your wedding album.Â
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS?
Memorial Day Weekend Thru
Labor Day Weekend:
Monday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Current Winter Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday: ClosedÂ
*Admission ends and Drive-Thru entry gates close 30 minutes prior to closing time.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
We are located 5 miles west of Arcola and I-57 exit 203. We are also 5 miles east of Arthur.
Our address is:
125 N Country Road 425 E
Arcola, IL 61910
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
We take cash, check, debit and credit cards, as well as Apple/Google Pay (Touchless pay).
DO WE NEED TO PRE-BOOK AN ADVENTURE?
Most adventures can be booked online in advance. Our Walk-Thru Only, Drive-Thru Only, and Triple Crown adventures are not limited to a specific time or day within our operating hours (though admission ends and Drive-Thru entry gates close 30 minutes prior to closing). If you are unable to make it to the park on the day you purchased admission, we will still honor your purchase. Simply check-in at our Gift Shop or Ticket Booth.
Behind-the-Scenes Adventures are limited to parties of 5-8 and do have specific time slots on a schedule. We recommend booking these in advance.
Our Wagon Adventure is the only adventure that you cannot pre-purchase. Wagon tickets are sold on-site only on a first come, first served basis. Wagons may run one per hour or half-hour depending on weather and demand. Wagons may end early if there is very little demand.