Welcome to Zootober, where Halloween comes alive in the most thrilling way! Each weekend, the Peoria Zoo transforms after dark into a family-friendly fright fest, bursting with glowing lights, spooktastic characters, and hair-raising fun.
Guest can enjoy:
- Immersive Halloween scenes filled with lifelike animatronics, dazzling light displays, and live actors who’ll surprise and delight around every turn.
- Themed food and drinks—think witches brew, spooky snacks, and ghoulish goodies.
- Costumes encouraged—come dressed to impress and strike a pose at our eerie-sistible photo ops!
- No animals on exhibit, but you’ll meet plenty of eerie new “creatures” lurking in the shadows.
- Live entertainment to keep the excitement alive all evening.
New in 2025:
- Every night features the same frightful fun—making it easier than ever to plan your visit!
- More games and activities to keep your little monsters entertained.
- 10 Activity and Candy Stations spread throughout the event for a relaxed, easy-flowing experience with treats, trinkets, or family-friendly activities.
Special addition on 10/17 and 10/18: Accessible Ride for Guests with Limited Mobility! Take a ride on our eerie express! Reserve a complimentary 1-hour golf cart ride during Zootober! Each cart fits up to 3 riders (plus our driver), and spots are limited—so buy early! A reservation on the eerie express includes one (1) entry ticket. Please note that all riders must have a Zootober event entry ticket. Or check out the Sensory Sunday here!
Dates: 10/10, 10/11, 10/17, 10/18, 10/23, 10/24, 10/25, 10/30, 10/31
Times: 6-9pm each night
Tickets:
- $12/person
- Purchase in person at at Peoria Zoo and the Noble Center
- Purchase online here for $12/person plus online fees
- Tickets are needed for those aged 2 and up
- New this year! We’re doing timed tickets for an easy entry experience. Don’t worry, this is just an entry time; you can stay as long as you like!
- At the door tickets may be available at the rate of $15/person
Whether you’re seeking thrills, treats, or just a fang-tastic night out with the family, Zootober at Peoria Zoo is the place to be this Halloween season.
