•September 9, 2015•

A wildlife park rejected by Moultrie County in June found new life at the former Rockome Gardens site south of Arcola.

James Aikman’s dream of a drive through wildlife park, a walk through petting zoo and aviary got a second wind with a $506,794 loan from the city of Arcola to help get things rolling.

“The Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development is thrilled to hear that Aikman Wildlife Park will be located within our region and that the Rockome site will be repurposed,” said Stepheny McMahon of the Sullivan Chamber. “We wish the Aikman’s much success.”     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.