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. 

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. 

Zoo Atlanta Members do not require a timed reservation for Boo at the Zoo. 
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Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors

Presented by
Georgia Natural Gas logo
Supported by
Kaiser Permanente logo
Pumpkin Level Sponsor
Coca-Cola logo

Entertainment & activities

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

  • Kids’ Trick or Treat Lane: Stroll down Trick or Treat Lane for eerie-sistible treats! Kids can expect to visit about eight treat stations, collecting one piece of candy* at each while supplies last. As a commitment to wildlife conservation, Zoo Atlanta hands out candy containing only sustainable or no palm oil. 
  • Crafts: Get into the scary spirit with fun, Halloween-themed crafts for all ages.
  • Carnival Games: Play for petrifying prizes at our carnival games.
  • Family-Friendly Performances: Take a seat and enjoy dynamic entertainment for the whole family at the Zambezi Elephant Center! 
  • 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!
  • Photo Opportunities: If you didn’t get a photo, did it even happen? Find themed photo sets across the Zoo and capture memories you’ll haunt forever.
  • “Jinxed” Limited Time Showing: At the Wild Explorer Virtual Reality Experience,  prepare to be Jinxed as you hop onto this immersive ghost train ride! Additional purchase required.
*Note for the grown-ups: trick-or-treating is complimentary and designed for the kids.

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, gory 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.
  • As this event caters to small children, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their face. Zoo Atlanta reserves the right to ask adults to remove costume masks.

Performance Schedule:

Saturday, October 18

  • 10:15 a.m. Squeeze the Clown
  • 12:30 p.m. Ghoulish Grooves with Music with Alyssa
  • 2 p.m. Squeeze the Clown

Sunday, October 19

  • 10:15 a.m. The Magic of Tommy Johns
  • 12:30 p.m. The Magic of Tommy Johns
  • 2:15 p.m. Mahealani’s Polynesian Entertainment

Saturday, October 25

  • 10:15 a.m. Princess Sing-Along
  • 12:30 p.m. Princess Sing-Along
  • 2:15 p.m. Captain Crimmins and the Story Boat Band

Sunday, October 26

  • 10:30 a.m.  Ghoulish Grooves with Music with Alyssa
  • 12:30 p.m.  Squeeze the Clown

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

Questions? Contact publicevents@zooatlanta.org.

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