Wildlife Scary Park 2025
October 10-12 | October 17-19 | October 24-26
It's the 40th anniversary of Wildlife Scary Park! Join us for the spookiest adventure yet promising thrills, chills, and delightful frights for all ages. We’re bringing back the eerie old times plus a NEW carnival with 6 frightening rides! With our new 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+) | $15 |
Member Scary Park & Laser Tag | $25 |
Non-Members (ages 3+) | $20 |
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. | $30 |
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 times cannot be exchanged.
Parking is FREE and will be located at Hazel’s Hill from the South Gate Park 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.
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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.
Dress warmly, bring flashlights, and blankets if desired.
Wildlife Scary Park is a rain or shine event.
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors
Spooktacular Days
Fridays - 3 to 10 p.m.
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.
Saturdays - 1 to 10 p.m.
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.
Sundays - 1 to 8 p.m.
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.
Don't Miss These Fun Activities!
HAUNTED Hayrack Shuttle
After parking at Hazel's Hill, board our open air hayrack ride for a spooky journey through the forest to the spooktacular activities of Wildlife Scary Park. After the festivities, board the hayrack shuttle at the drop-off area to ride back to Hazel's Hill, where your car is parked.
Train Depot
All aboard the Haunted Zephyr! While you wait to board the train, meet special characters like Batman, Wonder Woman, The Headless Horseman and Frankenstein. Trains leave approximately every 20 minutes from the depot and are first come first served. Glow light accessories and alcohol will be available for purchase. Please see the first and last train times above for each day. Â
HAZMAT HORROR Haunted House
From 6 to 9 p.m. every night - will you make it through the SCARY and dark path?
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.
THE CARN-EVIL
Your next eerie adventure awaits at the great Carn-Evil – featuring unlimited rides! Located in the Train Depot lot, Zeiler Amusements will offer six rides suitable for all ages to enjoy. Be sure to visit our sponsor stations for a trick or a treat!
Barrel Cart Rides
Take a wicked ride on the Barrel Cart rides provided by Central Illinois Farm Heritage Tractor Club! This activity will be located near the Gollywhopper entrance, and is perfect for little ghouls and goblins.
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE Gollywhopper
Step into a spooky, whimsical world where Halloween meets holiday mischief! The Nightmare Before Gollywhopper playground features the massive 55-foot slide and a glowing black photo booth – perfect for capturing ghostly grins and spooky snapshots.
Food Court
Warm up beside a fire pit and be sure to grab something to eat and drink from one of our many vendors.
If you have trouble and need assistance from a staff member, email ecommerce@wildlifeprairie.org and allow at least 24 hours for a reply.
Vendors & Entertainment Schedule
october 24-26
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 40 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.
