Zoo Boo
Trick or treat with the animals!
Saturdays and Sundays in October, starting October 12
Join us for a "kooky-not-spooky" daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo transforms into a hauntingly fun destination for the whole family with trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal encounters, keeper chats, games, activities, photo ops and costume parade! So, wear your costumes and bring your treat bags for this fall-favorite event!
- Only the CHILDREN in your group that will be trick-or-treating need a Zoo Boo ticket.
- Regular zoo admission is also required for all non-members in your group, and is not included in a Zoo Boo ticket.
Themed Weekends: TBD
CREATURE CHATS
11 a.m. - Creepy Crawly Creature Chat | Upper Lobby
11:30 a.m. - Grey Wolf Creature Chat | Grey Wolf Exhibit
1:30 p.m. - Komodo Dragon Creature Chat
2:30 p.m. - Bird Creature Chat | Pole Barn
Zoo Boo Birthday Party Package
FOR CHILDREN 2 AND UP
Saturdays and Sundays
10 a.m. | Noon
12 guest minimum (including 2 adults). Must reserve two weeks in advance. Full payment due at booking. Additional package price is $32 per child. Max capacity is 15 children with 15 adults. Package does not include food/drinks for attending adults. Additional pizza and beverages for adults can be ordered in advance.
Your party includes:
- Private party space for 1.5 hours
- (2) 16" round 8-slice cheese pizzas and (1) 16" round 8-slice pepperoni pizza
- All paper products and utensils
- Apple juice boxes and water
- Scooped Ice cream cups
- Group craft
- Special gift for the birthday child
- FREE ZOO ADMISSION!
- ZOO BOO tickets for up to 12 attending children.
Guest may bring their own cake and/or store-bought treats. Please note: No balloons or piñatas allowed.
Download a social story that outlines the Zoo Boo experience before your arrival
Social stories help set the expectations for the event in a simple text and visual format. These stories are designed to benefit individuals who are neurodivergent but are also beneficial to anyone wanting to know more about what to expect at an event.
2024 Exhibitors
Calling All Food Vendors!
Interested in being part of this exciting event? Please fill out the attached application and return it to the Development Office at [email protected] or [email protected]. Space is limited and vendors will be accepted based on menu varieties within the event.
APPLY TODAY!
Calling All Local Artisans and Businesses!
Friends of the Zoo is offering a great opportunity for local artisans and businesses to participate in Zoo Boo.
To apply - download and fill out the pdf form below. Please return completed application form to Olivia Fottrell, Development Associate at [email protected]
APPLY TODAY!
** Please submit your logo and website with your application. **
For more information, please contact Development Associate Olivia Fottrell at [email protected] or (315) 435-8511 x8518
Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information, to sponsor or participate, please contact Heidi Strong, Director of Development at [email protected] or (315) 435-8511 x8526