Zoo Boo

Saturday, October 18, 2025

OPEN 10 AM. LAST ENTRY 4 PM. CLOSED 6 PM.

kids trick-or-treating

It's the most SPOOKTACULAR event of the year! Enjoy the sights, sounds, and interactive family fun at Cenla’s "wildest" family-friendly Halloween extravaganza. See all of your favorite zoo animals while you explore the treat trail, enjoy kid-friendly activities, spooktacular displays, entertainment and lots more!

kids playing mini golf

Trick-or-Treating

Kids 12 years and younger can trick-or-treat at stations around the Zoo and enjoy goodies from local businesses.

Games and Activities

Enjoy interactive family fun, games and characters around the Zoo.

Sit for a spell and enjoy a tasty snack from the Palm Café and other food vendors.

kids taking photo in front of decorations

Spooktacular Scenery & Photo Ops

If you’ve got it, haunt it! Perfect selfie spots are everywhere at Zoo Boo. Tag your posts: #AlexZooBoo

Pumpkin Palooza

Looking for a gourd time? The entire Zoo will be open, allowing guests to visit all their favorite creatures! Watch the animals enjoy an assortment of seasonal goodies in their habitats to stimulate natural behaviors such as foraging.

skeleton band decorations

Map & Parking

PARKING
Parking is available at the main zoo parking lot and secondary lot, Masonic Drive parking lot, Youth Complex parking lot, and Big Island. Shuttles will run between parking areas.

princess characters

General Information

  • In the event of a weather cancellation, Zoo Boo will be rescheduled.
  • FOTAZ Memberships and other zoo passes are not valid at Zoo Boo.
  • All activities (excluding train ride) are included with admission.
  • Trick-or-treating is reserved for children ages 12 years and younger and special needs individuals of any age. Trick-or-treaters will be provided with a Trick-or-Treat Card to collect candy.
  • Fish food and stroller/wagon rental will not be available during Zoo Boo.
  • Family friendly costumes are welcome. Ages 13 & older may not wear masks or heavy costume makeup that disguises the face.

Zoo Boo treat station

Unleash some wicked brand exposure

Become a Treat Station Sponsor

Alexandria Zoo's Zoo Boo is creeping up, and we need your help to make the day spook-tacular! Become a Treat Station sponsor and carve out your spot at this beloved community event. We're asking local businesses and organizations to conjure up their best Halloween spirit! All you need to do is:

  • Brew up some fun: Decorate your own festive treat station.
  • Summon your spirits: Provide volunteers from your team to greet our guests and hand out treats.
  • Stock your cauldron: Provide 16,000 pieces of individually wrapped candy for our eager trick-or-treaters.

It's a wicked way to gain un-boo-lievable visibility and show your community support. Don't let this opportunity ghost you!

Treat Station Sponsor Packet Register Now