Big Rig Petting Zoo

Name: Big Rig Petting Zoo
Start: 2026-05-09T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-09T12:30:00-05:00
Location: Fondulac District Library

Schedule

Sat May 09 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Fondulac District Library | East Peoria, IL

What is a Big Rig Petting Zoo? A very unusual Zoo that is perfect for the transportation enthusiast! It is a chance for the kids to experience and explore heavy equipment, they might not get to see everyday.
We will be extending the time of our Big Rig Petting Zoo by an extra 30 minutes at the beginning, in order to offer a sensory friendly time for all kiddos who love big trucks, but not might like all the noise that comes with them! 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺. During this time all vehicles will be closed, sirens will be off, no horns will be honked, and families are welcome to explore the outside of vehicles. However, once 10:30am rolls around, we will open up all the doors, light up all the sirens, and let the kids explore the insides of these amazing vehicles for the rest of the event. Visit FDL's Youth Services department for transportation themed crafts as well!
Come visit FDL out on Washington Street to see and learn about all sorts of vehicles in our community!