Spooky Safari

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Our annual Spooky Safari event is Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dress in costume and enjoy family-friendly Halloween fun complete with a trick-or-treat trail for kids ages 0-12*, on-site activities, crafts, read-alongs and appearances from some special friends! The event will also feature a virtual costume contest and discounts in our gift shop.

*Children under one who wish to collect goodies along the trick-or-treat trail must have a pre-purchased ticket. Children under one who do not want to participate in the stations are free and do not need a ticket to attend the event.

Are you looking forward to providing grain to our goats or an ice cream cone to our camel? Be sure to add on a grain cone to your purchase. Supply is limited and grain cones are restricted to two per family. They will be sold on a first-come, first-purchased basis. Once they are gone, no more will be sold on the day of the event.

All ticket sales are final. This event is rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, the event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 12:30-4:30 with gates closing at 4, due to the Rays of Hope Walk taking place in the park. No refunds will be given in the case of a rain date.

Front gate closes at 2 pm! No one will be admitted into The Zoo after 2 pm.

The City of Springfield charges $3/in-state and $5/out-of-state plate CASH ONLY to park in Forest Park. This fee is managed and collected by the city and is not included in the price of admission.

Library memberships CANNOT be used for Spooky Safari.