Prowl-O-Ween 2026: Halloween at Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary
For families planning Halloween in Tyler, Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary is hosting Prowl-O-Ween 2026 on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is family friendly and suitable for all ages, and costumes are encouraged.
Prowl-O-Ween falls one week before the end of the sanctuary’s tour season on October 31, which makes it one of the last opportunities to visit Tiger Creek this year.
What happens at Prowl-O-Ween
Prowl-O-Ween is set up differently from a regular visit. On a normal tour day, visitors see the sanctuary with a guide. At Prowl-O-Ween, guests check in and then tour the sanctuary at their own pace.
Along the way, the event includes:
Special keeper talks.
Training and enrichment demonstrations. More about enrichment is in Enhancing Lives: All About Enrichment.
Candy, with costumes encouraged.
A pumpkin decorating booth.
Free face painting and yard games.
Local vendors, including crafters, artisans, baked goods, and nonprofits.
Food trucks.
A hay ride brings guests from the parking area to the front gate.
Tickets
Tickets are sold online through the Tiger Creek website and Eventbrite, and quantities are limited. Buying tickets in advance is the way to secure a place, since the event may sell out before the day. Tickets are available through the Book Now page, and full event details are on the Prowl-O-Ween 2026 page.
Get Prowl-O-Ween Tickets
Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ticket quantities are limited, so buying in advance is the way to secure a place.
Planning the visit
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary is located at 17552 FM 14, Tyler, TX 75706. The parking lot is gravel, and the paths through the sanctuary are paved. The hay ride covers the distance between the parking area and the front gate.
Most of the event takes place outdoors, so comfortable shoes and clothing suited to the day’s weather are worth planning for, along with costumes that are easy to walk in.
Visitors who would like to know which animals they may see can read about the residents on Meet Our Animals. Other upcoming dates are listed on the Events page, and general visitor information is on the Visit page.
Helping at events
Volunteers help run events like Prowl-O-Ween, from setup to guest check-in. Anyone interested in helping at future events can learn more on the Events Volunteer page.
Support the Animal Residents
Tiger Creek is a nonprofit animal sanctuary. Donations help provide the food, veterinary care, enrichment, and daily care the animal residents depend on.
Frequently asked questions
When is Prowl-O-Ween 2026?
Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary in Tyler, Texas.
Do tickets need to be purchased in advance?
Yes. Tickets are sold online through the Tiger Creek website and Eventbrite, and quantities are limited, so purchasing in advance is recommended.
Is Prowl-O-Ween suitable for young children?
Yes. The event is family-friendly and suitable for all ages, with candy, free face painting, yard games, and a pumpkin decorating booth.
Are costumes allowed?
Costumes are encouraged. Since guests spend most of the event walking outdoors, costumes that are easy to move in work best.
Is there food at the event?
Yes. Food trucks will be on site, along with local vendors selling baked goods, crafts, and other items.
How is Prowl-O-Ween different from a regular visit?
During regular tours, visitors see the sanctuary with a guide. At Prowl-O-Ween, guests tour at their own pace after checking in, with keeper talks, enrichment demonstrations, and family activities throughout the day.
Where do guests park?
Guests park in the sanctuary’s gravel parking area, and a hay ride carries them from the parking area to the front gate.
