Boo! at the Zoo is Help Saturdays and Sundays, October 5-20, 204 from 10am-5pm
BROOKFIELD–Gather your ghoulfriends, little ghosts, and goblins for this fun-filled family event. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that's perfect for family photo ops. All ages are in for a fang-tastic time, and the kids will leave with a sweet treat.
While there will not be a costume contest, showing off your creative costumes is encouraged! No guests over 13 are allowed in the Zoo in full-body costumes with their head covered. This is to avoid confusion and for the safety of all guests. All activities are weather-dependent, and schedule/programming is subject to change.
BOO! at the Zoo Activities
Frightening Photo Ops
• Boo! at the Zoo photo spots: giant inflatables, photo frames, peekboards, and more!
• Howl-O-Scenes photo spot at the Nature Stage
Fall Activities
• Pumpkin decorating at the Beer Garden*
• Sweet Treat Stations at retail locations throughout the Zoo
• Children’s costume parade starting at Discovery Center plaza (daily at 12:30 p.m.)
Exciting Entertainment
• Rides on the Creepy Carousel*
• Virtual reality 4D theater show Jinxed: a spooky carnival coaster simulator with dips, drops & thrills*
• Magician at Nature Plaza (shows daily between 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
• Inflate-a-Boo: inflatable zone for kids ages 3-10*
Pumpkins to Animals
Pumpkins to animals occur 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.:
October 5:
• 10:30 a.m.: Capybara at Pachyderm House
• 2:30 p.m.: African Painted Dogs at Habitat Africa! The Savannah
October 6:
• 10:30 a.m.: Sloth Bears at Big Cat Walkway
• 2:30 p.m.: Mexican Wolves at Wolf Woods
October 12:
• 10:30 a.m.: Nigerian Dwarf Goats at Hamill Family Wild Encounters
• 2:30 p.m.: Rodriguez Fruit Bats at Australia House
October 13:
• 10:30 a.m.: Polar Bears at Great Bear Wilderness
• 2:30 p.m.: Echidna at Australia House
October 19:
• 10:30 a.m.: Gorilla at Tropic World
• 2:30 p.m.: Mongoose at Habitat Africa! The Savannah
October 20:
• 10:30 a.m.: Brown Bears at Great Bear Wilderness
• 2:30 p.m.: Mexican Wolves at Wolf Woods
Zoo Chats
All chats will occur on each day of Boo! at the Zoo:
• 11:30 a.m.: Bat Chat at Australia House
• 11:30 a.m. Herps Chat at Feathers & Scales
• 12:00 p.m.: Prairie Chicken and Crane Chat at North American Prairie Aviary
• 12:15 p.m.: Sea Lion Chat at Sea Lion Cove
• 2:15 p.m.: Wolf Chat at Wolf Woods
• 3:00 p.m.: Sting Ray Chat at Living Coast (Sundays only)
*Separate fees apply
