BOO at the NC Zoo
Children can trick-or-treat along the Africa loop and participate in costume contests across multiple age categories. The Africa Amphitheater features festive games, face painting, crafts, and live entertainment. Visitors can also stop by a pumpkin patch to pick out a small pumpkin or relax in a dedicated quiet sensory area.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
$10 for guests and Zoo member guests; $8 for Zoo members; extra cost in addition to Zoo admission. The page also states $8 for NC Zoo Society members. The wristband includes access to all Boo activities and an official Boo Bag; one small pumpkin is included for each guest with a wristband, while supplies last. Zoo admission is additional.
Hours
9am-3pm.
Ages
Perfect for kids 4-12
Food & Drink
Sweet treats and candy are distributed to trick-or-treaters along the Africa loop.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Purchase event wristbands in person at the Africa or North America admission booths, as there are no advance sales and daily sales stop at 2 p.m.
- Leave personal trick-or-treat containers at home; each wristband includes an official Boo Bag for collecting candy.
- Plan costumes that are family-friendly and do not include weapons, dragging fabric, or full-face coverings for participants ages 13 and up.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: a Boo Quiet Sensory Area at Oak Hill with tailored activities.
- New this year: a Pumpkin Patch; each guest with a wristband may take home one small pumpkin while supplies last.
- Costume contests are held at noon and 3 p.m. on event days.
- The Boo Sensory/Quiet Area is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on event days.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can guests bring their own trick-or-treat bags?
No, outside pumpkins, Halloween bags, and containers are not allowed. An official Boo Bag is provided with each event wristband.
What are the rules for costumes?
Costumes must be safe, family-friendly, and free of realistic weapons or sharp parts. For guests ages 13 and older, costumes, masks, makeup, and face paint may not cover the face.
What age categories are included in the costume contest?
The costume contest includes categories for ages 0–5, ages 6–12, ages 13 and up, and themed family or group participants.
Is there a calm space for guests who become overwhelmed?
Yes, a Boo Quiet Sensory Area is available at the Oak Hill Picnic Area, offering a calm environment and tailored activities.
Does admission include a pumpkin?
Each guest with an event wristband can take home one small pumpkin from the Sexton Farms Pumpkin Patch, while supplies last.
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