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Spooky Safari at Hawk Creek! Dare to Have a Wild Halloween Adventure?
Hawk Creek Wildlife Center invites you to unleash your Halloween spirit early with our Spooky Safari on October 4 & 11 from 11 am-3 pm — a thrilling, family-friendly event where the wild meets the whimsical!
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Dress in your best costume (just leave the inflatables at home—our animal friends don’t like them!) and step into our Not-So-Spooky Trick-or-Treat Trail, where dragon artifacts, critters, and candy await around every turn. Along the way, you’ll meet some not so creepy creatures from around the world—real-life animal ambassadors ready for close-up encounters and unforgettable photos!
Catch our thrilling flying bird demo, be amazed at the Super Adaptations Show, meet animal ambassadors from around the world, paint a pumpkin (while supplies last), dive into hands-on activities for all ages, and enjoy delicious refreshments and more!
Rain or shine, the wild fun goes on!
Tickets, buy online or at the gate:
• $16 Adults
• $14 Veterans & Seniors
• $10 Children (5–12)
• $45 Family Pass (2 Adults + up to 3 Kids!)
• FREE for kids 4 & under
FREE Parking
Don’t miss the wildest Halloween celebration in town—Spooky Safari, where magic and nature come alive!
Schedule
Timed events
(subject to change)
11:00am – Gates open
11:00-12:00 – Raptor Photos
11:40 – Meet the Eagles
12:15 – Flying Bird Demo
1:15 – Super Adaptations Show
1:30-2:30 – Raptor Photos
2:00 – Meet the New Porcupine
2:30 – Cat Enrichment
3:00pm – Gates close
Enjoy Live Music, 12:45-2:45
Oct 4 – Tina Williams
Oct 11 – Grace Stromburg
All day
Explore Hawk Creek Wildlife Center and visit with our team of naturalists and wildlife educational ambassadors! Meet mysterious (but friendly) Halloween critters on the not-so-spooky trick or treat trail!
Kids can paint a pumpkin to take home with them (*while supplies last).
Meet Fantastic Beasts in the Aerie!
Get some delicious food from the Watering Hole!
Frequently asked questions
We offer free parking to all our visitors, located in our parking lot.
A camera, definitely. There are innumerable opportunities for photography and we strongly encourage taking advantage of them—photographs are one of the best ways to learn from and appreciate nature without taking from it. Flashes are acceptable (they don’t bother the animals) though exhibits generally take place outdoors.
Delicious food, snacks, and drinks will be available for purchase at our Watering Hole for events.
Pulled chicken, coleslaw, caesar salad (can add chicken) and snacks.
Unfortunately, handicapped access is limited. We try to keep as natural an environment as possible, so much of the center contains gravel walkways and there is no paved ground; everything outside takes place on gravel and wood chips.
Dress for the weather. In sun, a hat and sunglasses are a good idea; in rain, ponchos or umbrellas are almost a necessity. Hawk Creek is an outdoor facility (there is one indoor-accessible building) and the only cover from rain or sun is provided by trees, tents, and the occasional standing umbrella. In more inclement weather, expect these spots to be crowded.
For the safety of our animals and your friends, we can not allow pets inside the Center. We ask that you keep them at home during your visit to Hawk Creek.
Service animals are permitted only in certain areas. If you have a service animal with you, please check in with a member of staff on arrival so we can ensure you get the most out of your experience!
