Zootober
October 30 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$14 – $17
Halloween gets a little WILD at Zootober! Each weekend, Peoria Zoo comes alive with glowing lights, creepy creatures, surprising characters, and plenty of Halloween fun for the whole family.
Explore the Zoo as you make your way through immersive Halloween scenes featuring lifelike animatronics, dazzling light displays, and live actors waiting around the corner. Stroll along spooky trails and displays while collecting candy at stops along the way. Grab a spooky snack or themed drink, stop for a Halloween photo op, enjoy hands-on activities, and see what strange new creatures you might encounter.
Event hours: 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Last ticket sales: 8:00 PM
Ticket Information:
Tickets can be purchased online or in-person at the Zoo or Noble Center
Online Sales: $14 / person (includes any online fees)
In-Person Sales: $17 / person
Members: Get 10% off with discount code!
Tickets are required for guests ages 2 and up
Zootober uses timed entry tickets at 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00 p.m. Your ticketed time is simply your entry window. Once you’re inside, you’re welcome to stay and enjoy Zootober until the event closes!
Please note, all ticket purchases are final. There will be no animals on exhibit during Zootober, but the Zoo will be crawling with eerie “creatures”!
Click here for more information about the event, including Saturday night entertainment, Wildly Accessible Day, Glen Oak Express train schedule and more!
Whether you’re looking for Halloween thrills, a night of family fun, or just an excuse to put on a costume and wander through the Zoo after dark, Zootober is ready to get a little spooky.
