Spooky Safari > Fun & Food
Halloween is better after dark! Grab your friends and put on your best costumes for adult trick-or-treating, music, tarot readings, seasonal drinks, and so much more.
All event activities and entertainment are free with Spooky Safari admission unless otherwise noted.
All animal buildings — except for the Aviary — will be open throughout the evening. For their health and safety, outdoor animals are not viewable at night.
More than magic, you’ll be astounded when he guesses your card, phone code, and more.
5:30 – 9 p.m. — Peck Welcome Center
A fantastic fusion of fire manipulation, movement, and dance.
6 – 9 p.m. — across from the Aquatic & Reptile Center
Gain insight and guidance about your past, present, or future. Readings for individuals, couples, or groups.
5:30 – 9:30 pm — Landmark Landing
Professional artists sculpt animal designs into pumpkins.
5:30 – 9:30 p.m. — Impala Plains
Enter in several categories: Best Overall, Best Duo/Group Costume, Most Creative, and Scariest Costume. After registering, join us later when we’ll announce the winners and give out special prizes!
Registration, Peck Welcome Center | 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Awards, Peck Welcome Center | 8:15 p.m.
Test your pipes and try a song!
Wild Burger
Knock down all 10 pins and win a prize.
Located at Lake Evinrude overlook, across from Elk
Trick or treat for the grown-ups! (Be sure to bring your own treat bag to gather your goodies, as trick-or-treat bags are not provided.)
Adventure Africa (outside the Elephant Care Center)
Learn all about animals at these special conservation connections.
Ride the not-too-spooky North Shore Bank Safari Train turned vampire-themed ride — a delight at night. Weather permitting.
$5 plus tax

Our Penzeys carousel awaits with a colorful menagerie of lions, tigers, and bears to take you around their world! Oh my! Weather permitting.
$3 plus tax
Get ready for an exciting virtual reality experience filled with fun and just the right amount of spookiness! Our Halloween VR adventure takes you on a thrilling funhouse ride packed with delightful surprises at every turn.
$6 general public, $5 members
Peck Welcome Center

Choose from the Zoo’s full menu offerings — at Crust & Copper, Wild Burger, Coop, and Hot Dog Grill — plus the seasonal treats and drinks below.
Seasonal Cocktails: Graveyard Punch, Creepy Cranberry Margarita, Spiked Apple Cider, Seasonal Craft Beers, Hot Apple Cider
Spookies and Cream Dippin’ Dots, Haunted Popcorn
Spooky Sundaes: Creepy Caramel Crunch, Six Feet Under
Spookies and Cream Dippin’ Dots, Haunted Popcorn
Spiked Apple Cider, Hot Apple Cider, Seasonal Craft Beers
Caramel Apple Sundaes, Personal Pumpkin Pie with Vanilla Dippin’ Dots and Caramel
Seasonal Cocktails: Graveyard Punch, Creepy Cranberry Margarita, Seasonal Craft Beers
Seasonal Cocktails: Graveyard Punch, Creepy Cranberry Margarita, Spooky Apple Cider, Seasonal Craft Beers, Hot Apple Cider