Boo at the Zoo

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October 26 and 27

It’s time for Boo at the Zoo!

Wake the Komodo dragon, gila monster and hooded vultures! Boo at the Zoo is FREE for Zoo Atlanta Members and children under 3; FREE with general admission.

 

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Zoo Atlanta’s Boo at the Zoo is Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival! During the last two weekends of October from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., enjoy trick or treating, plenty of photo opportunities, themed entertainment and activities, costumed characters, and so much more. Costumes are welcome, please take a moment to read over our rules.

Boo at the Zoo is about creating special memories with the family, not necessarily to bring home the biggest haul of candy. Come for the candy but stay for the fun! This event is rain-or-shine; however, some activities may be delayed or canceled due to rain.

BUY GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS

Zoo Atlanta Members do not require a timed reservation for Boo at the Zoo.

Entertainment

Available 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 

  • Kids’ Trick or Treat Lane: Visit booths along Trick or Treat Lane for some scary good treats! Kids can expect to visit about a dozen treat stations, collecting one piece of candy at each while supplies last. Note to grown-ups: trick-or-treating is complimentary and designed for the kids.
  • Kids’ Craft: Get into the spirit with a fun, Halloween-themed craft while supplies last.
  • Carnival Games: Try your luck for a petrifying prize at our carnival games.
  • “The Missing Mayor” Train Ride: Take a train ride to help us look for Boo Town’s missing Mayor! Purchase of a Rides ticket required. Themed train rides run 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  
  • Family-Friendly Performances: See the daily schedule below!
  • Strolling Characters: You’ll never know who you’ll run into! Keep an eye out for special characters roaming around the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Perfect for a photo-op! 

Daily Entertainment Schedule

Animal Enrichment Extravaganza!

  • Pumpkin enrichment in various animal habitats!
  • Additional Animal Enrichment:
    • 9 a.m.:
      • Naked mole rat enrichment
      • Giraffe and zebra enrichment at Twiga Terrace
      • Lemur, Small African primates
      • Habitats throughout Scaly Slimy Spectacular: An Amphibian and Reptile Experience
    • 9:30 a.m.: Elephant enrichment
    • 9:45 a.m.:
      • Petting Zoo animals enrichment
      • Orangutan enrichment in Habitat 2
    • 10 a.m.:
      • Gorilla enrichment in Habitat 3
      • Clouded leopard enrichment
      • Binturong enrichment
      • Fossa enrichment
    • 10:15 a.m.: King vulture enrichment
    • 10:30 a.m.:
      • Patagonian Mara enrichment
      • Southern ground hornbill enrichment
    • 11:00 a.m.: Living Treehouse animals enrichment
    • 11:15 a.m.:
      • Komodo dragon enrichment
      • Lappet-faced vulture enrichment
    • 11:45 a.m.: Blue throated macaw enrichment
    • 1:45 p.m.: Giant otter enrichment
    • 2:15 p.m.: Sun bear enrichment
    • 3 p.m.: Meerkat enrichment
  • Pumpkin enrichment in various animal habitats!
  • 10 a.m.: Piccadilly Puppet Show
  • 2:30 p.m.: Mime, Magic and More

Entertainment schedules are subject to change.

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Thank you to our sponsors

Presenting Sponsor
Georgia Natural Gas logo
Supporting Sponsor
Kaiser Permanente logo
Pumpkin Sponsor
coca cola logo

The Scare Factor

Boo at the Zoo is merry, not scary!

  • Decorations: Boo at the Zoo décor includes mostly friendly spooks!
  • Costume Guidelines: While we encourage creativity, we also value safety, good judgment, and animal welfare. Please take a moment to read over our latest rules and regulations:
    • Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable, or violent.
    • Costumes may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
    • Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another guest.
    • No large, full-body inflatable costumes as they may unintentionally spook our animals.
    • Be merry, not scary! Adults may dress in costumes, but we ask that they be family-friendly and not scary.
    • Please no gore or clowns.
    • As this event caters to small children, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover the face. Zoo Atlanta reserves the right to ask adults to remove costume masks.

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Interested in having a sponsorship presence at Boo at the Zoo? Contact Meghann at madams@zooatlanta.org for more information.

Questions? Contact publicevents@zooatlanta.org.

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