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A mother and her two children, all dressed in Halloween costumes, smile for a photo during Boo at the Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo.

Boo at the Zoo

Lions & tigers & bears, oh my!

The Zoo’s annual Halloween extravaganza is back for three fun-filled weekends!

Gather your ghosts and goblins, put on your favorite costume, bring a bag, and trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo. Boo at the Zoo is included with your general admission ticket or membership—get tickets now!

NEW date this year: Trick-or-treat at the Zoo on Monday, October 13!

Halloween costumes with toy guns and weapons and adult masks are prohibited.

What’s New at Boo

  • Stop by the Trick-or-Tree House for a dance party with a live DJ, a secret candy station, and a haybale maze! Trick-or-Tree House is free for members with an additional $5 add on for a non-member family.
  • Take a ride on the SEPTA PZ “Boo” Choo Train decorated for the Halloween season!
  • Try your hand at Pumpkin Putt Putt on Impala Lawn, a six-hole mini golf course!
  • Join our Costume Parade around Bird Lake for a chance to win a Family Membership! The parade starts at 1:30 pm each day and best group costume will be judged by Zoo Staff.
  • Take a self-guided Frightful Flora tour of our gardens, learning about some of the special plants that have a spooky twist to them.
  • Watch our animals enjoy the bountiful pumpkin harvest! Daily schedule available at Main Entrance turnstiles and on Zoo Map.
A small child in a duck costume poses for a photo during Boo at the Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo.

Special Member Hours

Trick-or-treat before the Zoo opens to the general public! This year, members get access to exclusive Boo at the Zoo hours, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM on the following dates:

Saturday, October 18
Saturday, October 25
Sunday, October 26

Sensory-Friendly Morning

Enjoy a more accessible version of the Boo at the Zoo experience with designated Quiet Spaces, Quiet Maps, and more.

Saturday, October 11
8:30 – 9:30 AM

Wake Up with Wildlife Premium Tours

For guests looking for guaranteed parking and a chance to beat the crowd, the Zoo is offering its popular “Wake Up With Wildlife Premium Tours” on Sunday, October 12 and Sunday, October 19. Tours start at 8:30 am, and for the Halloween season, include a final stop and tour inside The Solitude, the oldest (and rumored to be most haunted) building at the Zoo. Tickets can be purchased online here.

Two small children in Ghostbusters costumes pose next to a zoo sign during Boo at the Zoo.
A mother and her child dressed up as Cookie Monster and a princess pose for a photo during Boo at the Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo.
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A child in a Power Rangers costume points at a turtle in its enclosure in the Reptile and Amphibian House during Boo at the Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo.
Two families pose for a photo in front of the Boo at the Zoo sign at Philadelphia Zoo.

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Join today and take advantage of exclusive members-only perks like early access to Boo at the Zoo, plus enjoy free admission, free parking, and discounts on retail and dining. Membership pays for itself in two visits!

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