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BOO! AT THE ZOO | Brookfield Zoo Chicago Invites Families Our for a Spooky Fun Time

BOO! AT THE ZOO | Brookfield Zoo Chicago Invites Families Our for a Spooky Fun Time

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 

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