Weekends Only – October 5 through October 27
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Our annual family-friendly Boo at the Zoo is back for weekends through October. Join us for a frightfully-fun day for all princesses, ghosts, superheroes, ghouls and goblins. Don’t forget your candy bags—there will be treat and activity stations all along our Stony Creek Path. Come dressed in your most creative costumes, and remember, adults are encouraged to join in on the costumed fun too! Plus, enjoy live music from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
TRICK-OR-TREATING • STRAW MAZE • DRINK SPECIALS • LIVE MUSIC • GAMES • BARREL TRAIN
New this Year – Step into the Creepy Clubhouse for a delightful mix of thrills and fun! Perfect for kids, this free attraction is filled with skeletons, jack-o-lanterns, lights, ghosts, and surprises around every corner.
Boo at the Zoo is free to attend with zoo admission.
Boo at the Zoo is included with regular paid zoo admission. Yearly Members do not need to purchase admission tickets. Free zoo admission tickets, coupons, or discounts* cannot be used during Boo at the Zoo weekends. Organizational Memberships are also not accepted during Boo at the Zoo weekends.
*Discounts not accepted for Boo at the Zoo weekends: Military, FOUR Program, Reciprocal Memberships, additional tickets included with Memberships.
ENTERTAINMENT
October 26
10AM – 1PM: Madeleine Belle – Stilt Walker
12PM – 2PM: Tony Alosi
October 27
10AM – 1PM: Andrew Scharff – Stilt Walker
12PM – 2PM: Mike and Will Duo
Intergalactic Characters –
A craft from a galaxy far, far away recently landed in the zoo parking lot! Off of it came members of Garrison Carida of the 501st Legion to meet you at the zoo.
Characters subject to change but may include Boba Fett, Stormtroopers, an Endor Biker Scout and Kylo Ren. Characters from the 501st Legion and the Central PA Jedi Sith Alliance.
SPONSORS
Interested in Volunteering?
We have many volunteer opportunities throughout the fall season to help with our themed events (Boo at the Zoo & Trick-or-Treat Nights). Volunteering positions include helping guests with crafts, giving out treats, assisting photo opportunities, and many other tasks. If you are interested consider signing up for an afternoon or even several! Everyone who volunteers will be entered into a raffle to win a chance to feed our porcupine Pokey or catch our black vulture Hoover as part of a flight demonstration. Please click the button below to fill out our volunteer application.
Interested in Becoming a Vendor?
Local businesses and organizations are welcome to join us for Boo at the Zoo. Vendors are required to handout palm oil-free candy or one non-food item. All candy must be sealed and individually wrapped. We encourage sponsors to also bring a toddler friendly option, such as pretzels, crackers, or a non-food item for families with younger kids or allergies.