Ring-Tailed Lemur

Ring-Tailed Lemur

Ring-tailed lemurs are one of the most vocal primates. They have several different alarm calls with distinct meanings to alert members of their group to potential danger.

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Zoo Boo

October 21, 22, 28 & 29
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!

Schedule of Activities

Tentative schedule; subject to change

Time Activity Location
6:00 Pumpkin Procession  
6:00 Ichabod's Not-So-Scary Stories Campfire
6:00 Creature Feature: Raptors Cave Entrance
6:15 Jacob the Juggling Jabberwock Sleepy Hollow Stage
6:30 Mama Pajama Scary-cuse Stage
6:45 Bubblemania! (10/21, 10/28)
Sleepy Hollow Stage
6:50 Creature Feature: Creepy Crawlies
Cave Entrance
7:00 LaValle's Martial Arts (10/21)
Butler-Sheehan Academy (10/22)
Harrington School of Irish Dance (10/28)
TBD (10/29)
Scary-cuse Stage
7:00 Ichabod's Not-So-Scary Stories Campfire
7:15 Jacob the Juggling Jabberwock Sleepy Hollow Stage
7:30 Mama Pajama
Scary-cuse Stage
7:40 Creature Feature: Lizards & Snakes Cave Entrance
7:45 Bubblemania! (10/21, 10/28) Sleepy Hollow Stage
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

$5/person members (purchased at the zoo during business hours prior to the event)
$6/person non-members (available at the zoo and participating Tops loations)

Purchase Now

At the door

$7/person

Group Rate (20+)

$5/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.