Zoo Boo! presented by PNC
Guests explore three immersive Fiesta de los Muertos realms featuring colorful alebrijes, calavera-styled animal sculptures, and an ofrenda honoring animals. Visitors can meet real spiders inside the Spider Rainforest, take in live entertainment, and go trick-or-treating across the grounds. Seasonal dining options include specialty items like deep-fried Oreos and pumpkin spice pretzel bites.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Zoo Boo is included with standard admission and always free for Members. A Dog Day Ticket is additionally required for each participating dog.
Hours
Trick-or-treating daily from 4 to 5 pm; on October 31, extended zoo hours until 9 pm.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Brackenridge Park
Food & Drink
Seasonal bites and treats include deep-fried Oreos, pumpkin spice pretzel bites, and Zombie Brains made with crispy sweet Thai chili cauliflower fritters.
Pets
Guests may bring their pup for Zoo Boo! Dog Day on October 18. An additional Dog Day Ticket is required for each participating dog.
Going?
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Tips & Advice
- Trick-or-treating occurs daily from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Visit on a Saturday if you want to catch live music from a DJ.
- If attending on Dog Day, remember that an additional Dog Day Ticket is required for each participating dog.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this season, Fiesta de los Muertos brings three Día de los Muertos-inspired realms to Zoo Boo.
- Zoo Boo is always free for Members; active Members can collect pin giveaways on September 26 and October 17 while supplies last, with an active ZooBand required.
- Zoo Boo! Dog Day is October 18 and includes dog-friendly trick-or-treating and a costume contest; each participating dog needs an additional Dog Day Ticket.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zoo Boo included with regular zoo admission?
Yes, Zoo Boo is included with standard zoo admission and is free for San Antonio Zoo members.
What is Fiesta de los Muertos?
It is an immersive experience inside Zoo Boo featuring three themed realms—Plaza de los Recuerdos, Calaveras Salvajes, and El Jardín de los Alebrijes—honoring Día de los Muertos with large-scale folk art, animal sculptures, and photo displays.
What kind of candy is given out for trick-or-treating?
All candy distributed during trick-or-treating contains sustainably sourced palm oil to help protect rainforest ecosystems.
Can I bring my dog to the event?
Dogs are only permitted during the designated ZOO BOO! Dog Day, which requires an additional Dog Day Ticket for each dog.
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