COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (July 7, 2025) — Member's Night is July 24. You'll need to get your tickets by the end of the day on July 21.
We ♥ our members! This is why we’re hosting a special night exclusively for YOU! The evening includes your usual free admission and parking, plus FREE access to:
- Train and carousel rides
- Activities on the lawn
- Special Zookeeper Chats
- Special appearance by Niabi’s Bobbi the Bobcat
- 20% off in the gift shop
- Concession Specials
Members Night will take place 5:30–8:30PM, Thursday, July 24.
As members, your entry is free. However, we ask that you please get your tickets by the end of the day on July 21 by clicking the button below.
If you have trouble logging into your household account, please reach out to our membership department. Do not create a new account.
PLEASE NOTE:
- The “free guest” option that comes with our Premium memberships cannot be used during special events like this one.
- A Zooseum Season Pass is not considered a Membership.
Schedule
5:30PM
- Gates open
- Rides open
- Festival Lawn Activities open
- Food lines open
6PM Rhino Zookeeper Chat
6:30PM Otter Zookeeper Chat
7PM Sloth/Porcupine Zookeeper Chat
7:15PM Last admission to the event and gates close
8PM
- Rides close
- Animal areas start to close
- Festival Lawn Activities close
- Food lines close
8:30PM Zoo grounds close
