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Boo Just For You

October 18, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join us at the zoo for some special after hours trick-or-treating fun! This after-hours access of our regularly scheduled Boo at the Zoo event is specially geared for our guests with special needs along with their families and caregivers. This is a great opportunity to experience and enjoy Boo at the Zoo in a more relaxed setting, perfect for those with sensory sensitivities. Two of our indoor buildings will remain open for the event, our Barn/Contact Yard and the Vestibule inside Harmony Hideaway. Guests can walk the zoo and participate in treat stations, animal meet-and-greets, a costume parade and more! Don’t forget your costume and  your trick-or-treat bag!

Wednesday, October 18 from 4PM – 6PM

 

Entertainment:

Costume Parade: 5:30PM on The Eagle Deck

4PM – 6PM: Madeleine Belle – Stilt Walker

4PM – 6PM: Maureen Stanko – Music

 

Tickets:

Pre-registration is preferred
$14.95 for Non-Members
$10.95 for Yearly Members

Personal care attendants and/or one-on-one aids may enter at no charge. 

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In May of 2018, Elmwood Park Zoo became the first zoo to earn a certification as a Certified Autism Center. The designation, given by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), is awarded to organizations that have completed a training and review process with the goal to better serve individuals with autism and other sensory needs.

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Date:
October 18, 2023
Time:
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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