Wildlife Scary Park 2026
October 9-11 | October 16-18 | October 23-25
Join us for the spookiest adventure yet promising thrills, chills, and delightful frights for all ages. We’re bringing back the carnival with 6 frightening rides! With our new Sensory Friendly Sunday, ADA train car and easier walking paths for strollers, wheelchairs and scooters, Wildlife Scary Park is for ALL to enjoy.
Ticket Prices
TICKETS | PRICING |
|---|---|
Members (ages 3+) | $20 |
Member Scary Park & Laser Tag | $30 |
Non-Members (ages 3+) | $23 |
Non-Member Scary Park & Laser Tag Friday & Saturday 4 to 8 p.m. | Sunday 4 to 7 p.m. 30 min laser tag games. All participants must be at least 7 years old. | $33 |
Please Note
Your email receipt serves as your entry ticket to Scary Park, please show it to the ticket gate staff when you arrive. Your ticket is valid for the date of purchase only.
Wildlife Scary Park is a rain or shine event.
Ticket Details
Ages 2 years & under are FREE!
Online purchases encouraged. Walk ups will only be allowed if tickets are available or otherwise stated on Facebook (no exceptions).
Once tickets are purchased, your ticket dates cannot be exchanged.
Parking is FREE and will be located at the South Gate Park Entrance, which is 1/4 mile south of the Main Entrance
All guests MUST park at the designated parking areas and take the Haunted Hayrack Ride to the event.
Parking CLOSES Friday and Saturday at 8:30pm and Sunday at 6:30pm. Guests will not be admitted after this time.
ONLY wheelchair and scooter parking will be through the Main Entrance.
Please arrive early, trains are first come first serve and leave approximately every 20 minutes.
One wheelchair or scooter spot per train ride.
The trains depart from and return to the Train Depot.
Lodging guests must purchase Wildlife Scary Park tickets separately.
Scary Train rides start at 6 p.m. All earlier trains are Not-So-Scary.
Dress warmly, bring flashlights, and blankets if desired.
If you have trouble and need assistance from a staff member, email ecommerce@wildlifeprairie.org and allow at least 24 hours for a reply.
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Spooktacular Days
Fridays
First Train: 4 p.m.
Last Train: 9 p.m.
There will be 15 train ride times! Enjoy unlimited carnival rides, special performers, fun outdoor games, photo ops, hayrack shuttle, custom balloons, food vendors, and more! The Headless Horseman will appear from 6 to 9 p.m.
Event Parking: Opens 3 p.m.
Carnival: Opens 3:30 p.m.
Event Closes: 10 p.m.
Saturdays
First Train: 2 p.m.
Last Train: 9 p.m.
There will be 21 train ride times! Enjoy unlimited carnival rides, special performers, fun outdoor games, photo ops, hayrack shuttle, custom balloons, food vendors, and more! The Headless Horseman will appear from 6 to 9 p.m.
Event Parking: Opens 1 p.m.
Carnival: Opens 1:30 p.m.
Event Closes: 10 p.m.
Sundays
First Train: 2 p.m.
Last Train: 7 p.m.
There will be 15 train ride times! Enjoy unlimited carnival rides, special performers, fun outdoor games, photo ops, hayrack shuttle, custom balloons, food vendors, and more! The Headless Horseman will appear from 5 to 8 p.m.
Event Parking: Opens 1 p.m.
Carnival: Opens 1:30 p.m.
Event Closes: 8 p.m.
Sensory Friendly Wildlife Scary Park - Sunday, October 25 | 2 - 4 p.m.
Experience the fun of Wildlife Scary Park in a welcoming, lower-sensory environment on Sunday, October 25, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Designed for guests who thrive in a calmer atmosphere, this special session features reduced music and a gentler, less overwhelming setting throughout the event. While essential safety and operational sounds will still be active, bringing noise-canceling headphones is strongly encouraged to ensure the best possible visit. Wildlife Scary Park is made for ALL to enjoy—come celebrate the season with us!
Don't Miss These Fun Activities!
HAUNTED Hayrack Shuttle
After parking, board our open air hayrack ride for a spooky journey through the forest to the spooktacular activities of Wildlife Scary Park. Shuttle rides are approximately 20 minutes long. Strollers and wagons are welcome, and will be loaded onto the hayrack. After the festivities, board the hayrack shuttle at the drop-off area to ride back to where your car is parked.
Train Depot
All aboard the Haunted Zephyr! Trains leave approximately every 20 minutes from the depot and are first come first served. Glow light accessories and concessions will be available for purchase. Please see the first and last train times below for each day. Not-so-scary train rides are before 6pm. Train rides become scary after 6pm. Please see the first and last train times above for each day. Â
Silk & Screams Haunted House
Open from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Make your way to the Silk & Screams Haunted House, located inside the Train Depot, next to the glow and concession window. Step inside if you dare.... but watch your back! You never know what might creep and crawl from the shadows. Will you make it through, or will you become part of the web?
Food Court
Be sure to grab something to eat and drink from one of our many vendors.
THE FEARGROUNDS
Get ready for thrills, chills, and plenty of fun with UNLIMITED rides at The Feargrounds! Zeiler Amusements is bringing back six exciting carnival rides for all ages to enjoy. Beyond the rides, you can test your skills and try your luck at various games for a chance to win a trick or a treat!
Barrel Cart Rides
Take a wicked ride on the Barrel Cart rides! This activity will be located near the Gollywhopper entrance, and is perfect for little ghouls and goblins.
Gollywhopper hOLLOW
Step into the mysterious world of Gollywhopper Hollow, where an old forgotten playground comes to life after dark! Wander through a spooky harvest filled with corn stalks, pumpkins, hay bales, and creepy surprises surrounding the massive 57-foot slide. Stop by the glowing black light photo booth to capture photos of your spooky smiles!
WILD WOODS LASER TAG
Purchase your laser tag combo ticket and battle it out with your fellow creepy creatures! Games are every 30 minutes on Friday & Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. All participants must be at least 7 years old.
Vendors & Entertainment Schedule
Coming soon!
Wildlife Scary Park Sponsorship Opportunities
Become a Wildlife Scary Park sponsor and show your support to a local community gem that has hosted a family-friendly Halloween event for the community for 41 years!
Choose from the sponsorship opportunities and corresponding benefits, such as event tickets, that best fit your company. Any donation to Wildlife Scary Park is greatly appreciated, and tax deductible.
We are anticipating another sell-out crowd and are looking forward to great enthusiasm and support from the community!
We Need Volunteers!
Wildlife Scary Park welcomes volunteers of all ages, and it’s a great opportunity for families to volunteer together. School groups are also welcome. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Sign up below or email questions to volunteer@wildlifeprairie.org.
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors
