🎃 Peoria, IL · Halloween 2026
Zootober — Peoria, IL
Zootober brings Halloween to Peoria for the 2026 season — oct 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 2026 at Peoria Zoo.
🎯 PEORIA, IL📅 Oct 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 2026📍 Peoria Zoo👨👩👧 FAMILY FRIENDLY🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
Trick-or-treat among the animals at Zootober in Peoria: a safe, contained, utterly charming Halloween evening built for little ones.
Zootober — Event Details
📍 Venue: Peoria Zoo — 2320 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria, IL
📅 Dates: Oct 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 2026
🕐 Hours: 5:30-9:00 p.m. (last admission 8:00 p.m.; timed entry at :00 and :30)
🎫 Price: $14 per person online; $17 in person; 10% off for members; required for ages 2+
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://peoriazoo.org/rentals-events/zootober/
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Families with young kids who want Halloween magic without the scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 Buy tickets online — zoo Halloween nights routinely sell out, especially weekend evenings.
🎃 Arrive right at opening — treat stations have the shortest lines in the first hour.
🎃 Bring a stroller and layers — it’s a lot of walking and October nights get cold.
🎃 Costumes encouraged — most zoo events run costume parades or contests for kids.
🎃 Don’t skip the animals — many are most active in the evening; the nocturnal houses are the hidden highlight.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is it scary for toddlers?
Not at all — zoo Halloween events are deliberately non-scary: lights, music, candy, and cute decorations.
When is Zootober?
Zootober runs Oct 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 2026, typically on select evenings — check the zoo’s calendar for exact nights.
Do I need zoo membership?
No — event tickets are sold separately, though members often get discounts or presale. $14 per person online; $17 in person; 10% off for members; required for ages 2+.
