Boo at the Zoo
Visitors can wear costumes, view zoo animals, and make their way through a spooky haunted house. Children ages 12 and under can trick-or-treat at stations throughout the zoo, featuring candy made with sustainable palm oil. Friday visitors can also experience an outdoor movie.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
All prices are per person. Li’l Boo Friday general admission: $27 early bird (through Sept. 7), $30 advance purchase (Sept. 8–Oct. 4), $32 regular pricing (Oct. 5–16); Audubon members: $10, $11, and $12 for those same purchase periods. Classic Boo at the Zoo general admission: $34 early bird (through Sept. 7), $36 advance purchase (Sept. 8–Oct. 4), $38 regular pricing (Oct. 5–18); Audubon members: $12, $13, and $14 for those same purchase periods. Discounted SNAP tickets are $8 per person, per event day, available on-site only with eligibility verification.
Hours
Friday, October 16: 10 AM–6:30 PM; Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18: 10 AM–5 PM. Last entry is at 4 PM all three days.
Ages
All ages (trick-or-treating for ages 12 and under)
Neighborhood
Uptown
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Costumes are encouraged for attendees of all ages.
- Trick-or-treating is reserved specifically for children ages 12 and under.
- Discounted SNAP tickets must be purchased on-site with a valid SNAP card and New Orleans/Orleans Parish ID.
Special Events & Promotions
- Li’l Boo Friday features activities for younger children until 5 PM, followed by an early-evening outdoor movie.
- Discounted SNAP tickets are $8 per person, per event day, available on-site only with eligibility verification; bring a valid SNAP card and a valid New Orleans/Orleans Parish ID.
- Audubon member ticket prices are listed for each experience and purchase period.
Links & Contact
Run by Audubon Nature Institute
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to trick-or-treat?
Trick-or-treating at stations throughout the Zoo is available for children ages 12 and under.
What is featured at Li’l Boo Friday?
Li’l Boo Friday includes activities designed for younger children, daytime trick-or-treating, and an early evening outdoor movie.
What activities are included during the weekend?
Saturday and Sunday feature the classic daytime experience, including trick-or-treating, a haunted house, Zoo animals, costumes, and festive activities throughout the Zoo.
Why does the event use sustainable palm oil candy?
Any palm oil in candy distributed at the event is sustainable to help protect wild orangutans and prevent unsustainable forest clearing.
What cause does the event support?
Proceeds benefit Manning Family Children’s hospital and Audubon Zoo to support community health and wildlife conservation.
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