Boo at the Zoo
October 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Boo at the Zoo is Atlanta’s favorite family Halloween festival!
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.
During the last three weekends of October from 9 a.m. – 4 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.
NEW FOR 2026: We’re expanding to a fifth day of Boo at the Zoo this year, and guess what? We’ll be hosting Boo at the Zoo on Halloween!
Tickets
Tickets will go on sale later this year.
Zoo Atlanta Members do not require a timed reservation for Boo at the Zoo.
Entertainment and activities
Available 9 a.m. – 4 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.
- Family-Friendly Performances: To be announced!
- Strolling Characters: You never know who you’ll run into! Keep an eye out for special characters roaming around the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Perfect for a photo-op!
- Decorations: Boo at the Zoo décor includes mostly friendly spooks!
Costume Guidelines
- 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.
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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