Zoo Boo

Saturday, October 19, 2024

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

Zoo Boo treat station

ADMISSION

General Admission $10 per person, ages 2 & up
Train Ride $3 per person, ages 2 & up
General Admission tickets are only available for purchase in person the day of Zoo Boo.

Fast Pass $25 per person, ages 2 & Up (includes admission, all day train band for unlimited rides, and express entry into Zoo)
Fast Pass tickets are available for purchase online only.

Fast Pass Tickets


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 trick-or-treating

Trick-or-Treating

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

kids playing mini golf

Funny Bones Zone

You’ll have a skele-ton of fun at the Festival Plaza! Interactive family fun and games along with a bubble dance party set to rockin’ music that will have your bones up movin’ and groovin’.

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

hay maze

Fall on the Farm

You’ll FALL in love with this themed area! It’s all fun down on the farm with a hay maze, climbing structures, backyard games, farm fresh photo ops, and more.

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

otter with pumpkin

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.

Event Map Shuttle Route

princess characters

General Information

  • In the event of a weather cancellation, Zoo Boo will be rescheduled for Saturday, October 26.
  • 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, Aussie Aviary, 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.

Treat Station Sponsors


Ghostly Sponsors

Partners

Volunteers Putting Up Giant Pumpkin

Student Volunteers

Alexandria Zoo is looking for enthusiastic High School and College students interested in helping make Zoo Boo a spooktacular Halloween experience.

Volunteers assist with games/activities and dress in costumes for character meet and greets.

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