Boo at the Zoo 2026 – Allergy Friendly Night
Children can trick-or-treat along a one-way trail featuring peanut-free booths giving out candy alongside non-food items like stickers, temporary tattoos, and pencils. Guests can ride the festive Spooktacular Carousel, brave a guided Sleepy Hollow walk-through featuring the Headless Horseman, and visit live arachnids in the Spider House. The evening also offers family-friendly costumed fun, specialty fall snacks, and themed drinks.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Louisville Zoo members: $8.50; non-members: $14.25; age 2 and under: free; Meijer Anytime Tickets: $12.25 per person, valid for any Boo at the Zoo night and time during 2026. Tickets must be purchased in advance online, except Meijer Anytime Tickets are sold at participating Meijer locations. No refunds or exchanges.
Hours
Entry 5–7 p.m.; exit by 8 p.m. The page heading also gives 5:00 pm–8:00 pm.
Food & Drink
Select concessions offer fall treats and snacks, including apple cider soft serve and Franken Donuts, plus specialty seasonal drinks; some alcoholic drinks are for guests 21 and over.
Parking
Parking is in the Zoo’s lot and included in the ticket price.
Accessibility
Manual wheelchairs and a limited number of reservable electric wheelchairs are available for rental from the front plaza.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Purchase your tickets online in advance and have the barcode ready on your phone or printed out to enter.
- Bring your own treat bag for collecting goodies, or buy a reusable cloth bag at the gift shop.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the one-way trick-or-treat trail spans about 1.3 miles.
Special Events & Promotions
- Allergy-Friendly Night is Wednesday, Oct. 28, with peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats; entry is 5–7 p.m. and guests exit by 8 p.m.
- Zoo members can buy discounted online tickets for people covered by their membership; member cards and photo IDs may be checked at the gate.
- Meijer Anytime Tickets are $12.25 per person and valid for any 2026 Boo at the Zoo night; Corporate Ticket Club member employees can buy discounted night-specific tickets online.
- New this season: the Light Up Ghost Cup and flash temporary tattoos.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this night allergy-friendly?
Treat booths along the trail are peanut-free and offer additional non-food items such as stickers, pencils, and temporary tattoos.
Who is eligible to trick-or-treat?
Trick-or-treating along the trail is reserved for children ages 11 and under.
Can adults wear Halloween costumes?
Adults may wear family-friendly costumes, but they are not permitted to wear masks that cover the entire face.
Will zoo animals be out to see?
Most zoo animals will not be viewable during the evening so they can rest and keep their regular routines.
What attractions are included with admission?
Admission includes the Spooktacular Carousel, the Headless Horseman walk-through experience, and the Spider House.
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