Naked Mole Rat

Naked Mole Rat

Naked mole-rats appear to be bald, but they are not completely hairless. They have sensory whiskers on their face and tail, which allow them to move backward just as quickly as they can move forward.

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Zoo Boo

October 19, 20, 26 & 27
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.


The zoo will be transformed into a bustling Halloween bash with hauntingly hilarious interactive characters and sets for children and families to enjoy. Its “kooky not spooky” theme provides families with Halloween fun without the fear!

Kids (and parents), costumes are encouraged!

NOTE: For 10/26 & 10/27 additional shuttles have been arranged. Overflow parking is available at the Syracuse Developmental Center on Wilbur Ave. Shuttles will pick up at a designated location; please look for the signs.

Schedule of Activities

Time Activity Location
6:00 Ichabod's Not-So-Scary Stories Campfire
6:00 Mama Pajama
Scary-cuse Stage
6:15 Gravediggers
Grave Estates
6:15 Creature Feature
Cave Entrance
6:30 Shane Hillman Magic Show (Fridays)
Bubblemania! (Saturdays)
Scary-cuse Stage
6:30 Puppet Show Dungeon
6:45 Ichabod's Not-So-Scary Stories Campfire
6:45 Creature Feature Cave Entrance
6:45 Gravediggers Gravediggers
7:00 Mama Pajama
Scary-cuse Stage
7:15 Creature Feature Cave Entrance
7:15 Gravediggers Gravediggers
7:30 Shane Hillman Magic Show (Fridays)
Bubblemania! (Saturdays)
Scary-cuse Stage
7:30 Ichabod's Not-So-Scary Stories Campfire
7:30 Puppet Show Dungeon
7:45 Creature Feature Cave Entrance
8:15 Finale! Scary-cuse Stage

 

Children and adults can participate in the pumpkin carving fun and enter the Zoo Boo carved pumpkin contest. To participate, bring an already carved pumpkin to the zoo and a Zoo Boo character will choose one child and one adult winner with the best carved pumpkin. The winners receive a prize and lead the Pumpkin Procession at the start of Zoo Boo! All pumpkins entered in the contest remain on display for all to enjoy.

NOTE: The Jungle Cafe and four concession stands will be open!

Advance Sale Tickets

$6/person members (purchased at the zoo during business hours prior to the event and online)
$7/person non-members (available at the zoo and online)

Purchase Now

At the door

$8/person

Group Rate (20+)

$6/person (purchased at the zoo)

Purchases from the zoo can be made in person at the membership desk or by calling (315) 435-8511 x113. If you need to leave a message, please be sure to leave your name, member number (if applicable) and a phone number where you can be reached during the day.

Children 2 and under are free.

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