Plan Your Visit

A spell-tacular experience awaits you with brand new thrills and frightening favourites!  

Visitors to our spooky spectacle will travel along a loop within the Zoo encountering dazzling displays and curious characters along the way.

You'll witness jaw-dropping performances and expect to encounter a coven of witches, a treacherous troll, spooky spiders den, ghoulish ghosts, picture-perfect pumpkin patch, and much more. Get your groove on at our skelly dance party or visit the large tent near the end of the loop to enjoy live music! 

Boo at the Zoo is a family-friendly event. The Zoo will be transformed into a spooky (but not too spooky) Halloween extravaganza for you to explore. While some displays may be frightening or surprising for younger children, there are no jump scares at Boo at the Zoo.

Boo at the Zoo Map
 

Entertainment & Performances

Performances at each location begin every 30 minutes.

All performances take place outside and are subject to schedule changes or cancellations due to hazardous weather conditions.

Amazing Aerialists

Location: Near entry to Journey to Churchill

6:00 pm | 6:30 pm | 7:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 8:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 9:00 pm* | 9:30 pm*

*9:00 and 9:30 shows on Fridays and Saturdays only

Fabulous Fire Dancers

Location: Entry to Aunt Sally’s Farm

6:20 pm | 6:50 pm | 7:20 pm | 7:50 pm | 8:20 pm | 8:50 pm | 9:10 pm* | 9:50 pm*

*9:10 and 9:50 shows on Fridays and Saturdays only

Street Spectacle

Location: Outside Tundra Grill

6:50 pm | 7:20 pm | 7:50 pm | 8:20 pm | 8:50 pm | 9:10 pm | 9:50 pm* | 10:20 pm*

*9:50 and 10:20 shows on Fridays and Saturdays only

Boo Bands

Location: The Big Tent (by the Pumpkin Patch)

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (11:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays)

Jive Town: Fridays and Saturdays
Gary Gach: Tuesdays
Jamie Buckboro: Wednesdays
Kurt Ford: Thursdays and Sunday, October 8
Prairie Joggers: Sundays, October 15, 22, 29

Rides & Games

The magical midway is located at the end the loop through the Zoo. After ample frights and fun, let loose and enjoy carnival rides and games!

A brand NEW assortment of rides and games is here for 2023! There’s a ride for every age and preference – from the thrill seekers to our littlest ghoulish guests. Rides and games are included with your ticket to Boo at the Zoo. 

Play games. Win prizes!

  • Step 1: Scan the QR code at the event or click here to visit the website in advance.
  • Step 2: Enter your email – one email per family needed.
  • Step 3: After each game, scan a unique QR code at each booth.
  • Step 4: After you scan all three codes, you’ll receive an email to collect your prize pack.
  • Step 5: Collect your prize pack when you leave for the evening.

One prize pack per child. 
No data or Wi-Fi? No problem. Let the game booth attendant know.
 

Food & Beverage

From tasty treats to hearty meals, and hot and cold drinks for kids and adults there’s food and beverages for all tastes available throughout Boo at the Zoo.

All locations (with the exception of the Candy Shack) serve hot and cold non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages.

Tundra Grill: Located on the north side of the Zoo. Full service, an indoor restaurant serving hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and other hot meals, popcorn, snacks, and grab-and-go items. Hot and cold beverages such as hot chocolate and coffee, and for the adults, add a shot of Baileys or RumChata.

Entertainment Tent: Located on the west side of the Zoo near the end of the loop. Serving hot dogs, hamburgers, soft pretzels and other tasty treats. Hot and cold beverages such as hot chocolate and coffee, and for the adults, add a shot of Baileys or RumChata.

Troll Treats: An assortment of sweet and sour treats, caramel apples, cotton candy and more.

Winston's: Mouth-watering mini donuts! Located next to Toucan Ridge on the West side of the Zoo.

Boo Brews: Quick grab-and-go snacks and hot and cold beverages for everyone! As well as an assortment of specialty hot beverages, beer, coolers, and wine for the adults. Located near the grand entry.

Potions Shack: Quick grab-and-go snacks and hot and cold beverages for everyone! As well as an assortment of specialty hot beverages, beer, coolers, and wine for the adults. Located in Journey to Churchill.

 
Hoop performer stands on a stool with several hoops over her head

family slides down a giant slide ride
 

Bucket of mini donuts being held by a spooky large hand

 
Boo at the Zoo Presenting Sponsor: Access Credit Union

Supporting Partners: Recycle Everywhere | Terracon Development Ltd. | The Keg Steakhouse + Bar | Trans Canada Brewing Co. | Payworks | CIBC

In-Kind Partners: Prairie Mobile Communications | Spirit Halloween | Lawson Sales Ltd.

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