Champaign, IL
2024 Season: May 25-August 11 | Daily Hours: 1-7p, Petting Zoo: 3-5pm
Prairie Farm features a variety of farm animals and activities for everyone to explore. For safety reasons, closed-toe shoes must be worn when participating in programs or entering the Petting Zoo. No admission is charged, but donations to help us keep operating are appreciated. In the event of inclement weather, Prairie Farm will be closed. Be sure to check the rainout line (217-805-4100) for closure updates.
Plan Your Visit
Prairie Farm is open seasonally from Memorial Day until early August. Be sure you wear tennis shoes or boots to the Farm as open-toe or open heel footwear is not allowed in the petting area. For the safety of our visitors, the farm will close for inclement weather. Please visit our Cancellation Page for weather or other closure information, or call 217-805-4100, option 5 for a prerecorded message.
Programs
Prairie Farm offers a variety of fun, educational programming for all ages! View all Prairie Farm programs.
Animals at Prairie Farm
Pigs, Goats, Baby Goats, Ducks, Cows, Calves, Donkeys, Chickens, Chicks, Horses, Turkeys, Alpacas, Rabbits, Koi Fish, Sheep, and Miniature Horses
Birthday Packages
May 25 - August 11, 2024
Questions: zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3931
Private Birthday Parties
Celebrate your special day surrounded by the charm and excitement of the farm at Prairie Farm! Join us for an unforgettable birthday bash filled with fun activities, adorable animals, and plenty of laughter.
Enjoy exclusive access to the farm for a private celebration with just your guests prior to the farm opening at 1:00 pm. Private parties are offered from 11:30am - 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Parties must be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance. Available May 25 - August 11, 2024. Get ready for a day of farm-fueled fun and adventure! We can't wait to celebrate with you at Prairie Farm! Includes:
- Private access to Prairie Farm for you and your guests
- Meet and greet our friendly farm animals, including goats, sheep, chickens, and more!
- 30 minute staff led interactive farm-themed game or activity
- Partially shaded picnic area for you to decorate
Capacity: 40 total people, including parents
Fee (R/NR): $130/ $195
Public Birthday Parties
Join us during our designated public hours with access to our reserved party space which is partially shaded by a tent and has picnic table seating. Celebrate your special day surrounded by the charm and excitement of the farm at Prairie Farm! Join us for an unforgettable birthday bash filled with adorable animals and plenty of laughter. Get ready for a day of farm-fueled fun and adventure! We can't wait to celebrate with you at Prairie Farm!
Includes:
- Meet and greet our friendly farm animals, including goats, sheep, chickens, and more!
- Access to our reserved party space which is partially shaded by a tent and has picnic table seating.
- Includes access to all farm attractions and activities during the designated time slot.
Public parties are offered in time blocks daily. Available blocks are 1-2pm, 2:30-3:30pm and 4-5 pm. Parties must be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance.
Fee (R/NR): $80/$120
Admission
Admission to the farm is free, but donations are appreciated. You may make your donation onsite or by visiting the Champaign Parks Foundation and designating your donation for Prairie Farm.
Group Tours
All Ages
Bring your kids to check out the farm animals and other aspects of the farm prior to the facility opening at 1:00 pm. Educational tours of Prairie Farm are offered Monday-Friday from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm and 12:15 - 1 pm. Tours include close contact with the animals. Tours are dependent on availability and need scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance.
Capacity: 30 people, including adults
Fee (R/NR): $50/$75
Petting Area
All Ages
Weather permitting you and your family can come hang out and pet various animals. Petting animals is at your own risk, even though the area is supervised, and the animals are tame.
For safety reasons, closed-toe shoes must be worn when participating in programs or entering the Petting Zoo.
Date: May 25 - August 11, 2024
Day: Daily (weather permitting)
Time: 3–5p
