SPRINGFIELD — The sign inside The Zoo at Forest Park for its annual Spooky Safari should read “Don’t spook the animals.”

“As long as they’re getting their food on time, the animals don’t seem to mind how our guests or staff are dressed,” said Gabry Tyson, assistant executive director of The Zoo at Forest Park.

“We encourage everyone to dress up for this event. You will find that almost everyone, including parents and grandparents, come in a costume or festive attire, including our zoo staff,” she added.

Spooky Safari, set to run on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., is a family-friendly Halloween event suitable for all ages. It’s also one of the last chances to visit The Zoo at Forest Park before it closes for the 2025 season. The event features a trick-or-treat trail, face p

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