NEW FALL/WINTER HOURS

Saturday: 10am-4pm

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sun: CLOSED

Easter at Aikman’s!

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We will be having many activities that are free with general admission for you to enjoy including an egg hunt with over 2000+ eggs!!   *10 eggs per child    *13 and under
🐣Egg hunt 10-4pm(while supplies last)
🐣Bounce house               🐣Crafts
🐣Egg-citing Games        🐣Raffles
But wait, there’s more! Come out and get your photo with the Easter Bunny! HOP on over to Aikman Wildlife Adventure on April 8th from 10-4pm to join us for our 6th annual EGG HUNT!

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.  

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.  

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Adopt a Species

Help support your local wildlife park. Thanks to your support, we are helping our local community learn more about the conservation and care of wild and endangered species.

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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. 

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS?

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed

Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

We will revert back to normal hours after Memorial Day 2023!

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 pay (Touchless pay).

DO WE NEED TO PRE-BOOK AN ADVENTURE?

Our Wagon Adventure is the only Adventure that you CANNOT make an appointment for. Wagon tickets are sold on-site only. Wagons run one per hour or half-hour depending on weather and demand.

All other Adventures can be booked online. Our Walk-Thru, Drive-Thru, Vehicle Only, and Prehistoric Adventures are not limited to a specific time of day within our operating hours. 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 have specific time slots.

Follow this link to make a booking today!