Spooktacular
Families can dress up in costumes to follow the Trick-or-Treat Trail through the zoo and collect treats. The event features up-close encounters with creepy-crawly animal ambassadors, mystery feely boxes, and an animal bone graveyard guided by naturalists. Visitors can also enjoy live pumpkin carving demonstrations, zoo-themed crafts and games, and musical performances.
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Tickets
Non-members: $15; members: $12; children 3 and under are free. Gate sales are available unless sold out. Tickets are date specific, not transferable and non-refundable; all sales are final. If a ticket holder cannot attend, the purchase is considered a donation.
Hours
Gates open at 5:30 PM; last admission is 7 PM.
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Tips & Advice
- Purchase tickets ahead of time, as gate sales are only offered if the event has not sold out.
- Come dressed in your wildest costume to enjoy the festivities.
- Keep in mind that tickets are date-specific, non-transferable, and non-refundable.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Buggie Boogie Band performs Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, from 6–7 PM.
- Story Time with Kat the Mermaid is Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 at 6:30 and 7:15 PM.
Links & Contact
Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are costumes allowed?
Yes, guests are encouraged to dress in their wildest costumes.
What happens at the Bones Graveyard?
Naturalists present real animal bones up close, giving visitors the chance to guess which creature each bone came from.
What is the Wild Skills Showdown?
Participants take the stage to show off animal-inspired moves, such as frog jumps and lion roars, for a chance to win prizes.
What is the refund policy for tickets?
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you cannot attend, your purchase is considered a donation to the zoo.
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