Plan Your Visit

A spell-tacular experience awaits you with 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 picture-perfect pumpkin patch, scary scarecrows, mystical mavens, enchanted beasts, adventure to the rabbit den and much more. Have a ghostly good time at the phantasmic fiesta dance party! Don't forget the rides at Carnival Row.

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. Please note that October 31 is an 18+ adults-only evening.

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Boo at the Zoo: After, After Dark 18+ Night

Get your boo crew together and join us for some thrills, chills and a whole lot of fun on Halloween night (Thursday, October 31) for Boo at the Zoo: After, After Dark, our first adults-only night!

Take part in everything Boo at the Zoo has to offer - but with more scary sights (but as always, no jump scares at Boo!)

• Heads will roll when you're dancing your heart out to a live performance by local band Men In Cheap Suits in the Phantasmic Fiesta tent. You bring the dance moves and we'll have the bar and space to enjoy a drink and have some fun!
  • Band starts at 7:00 pm - set times coming soon.
• Costumes are not required but strongly encouraged because we've got a costume contest running throughout the night!
  Whether you're flying solo or with your coven, there's multiple chances to win:
  • Spooktacular Peoples’ Choice Award – Peoples’ Choice (1 person)
  • Couples to Die For Award – Duo Costumes (2 people)
  • Fang-tastic Group Costume Award – Group Costumes (3 or more people)
    • Online voting will be open Thursday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Look for links on signage. Winners will be announced at 10:00 pm in the Phantasmic Fiesta event tent.
      Keep your costumes respectful and fun for all. No discriminatory imagery, sayings, or actions. Balloons are not allowed in the Zoo. Fake weapons, like swords, should be left at home.
• Pose with your friends and snap those memories with our amazing backdrops and displays.
• Check out our fabulous fire shows every 30 minutes from 6:45 pm to 9:45 pm.
• Boost your experience with getting your portrait done by a caricature artist or learn what it takes to be an aerialist!
  • Additional cost required.
• Enjoy a tastebud-tempting selection of savory snacks, sweet treats, and hot and cold beverages (including the grown-up kind) at multiple service locations ($).
• Live in the nostalgia of your youth and come make new memories as an adult with our complimentary carnival rides and games (without the kids around.)

Performances

Get ready for fire acts, jugglers, giant puppets, and a cast of characters galore! Performances will be roaming throughout Boo at the Zoo. Fire Dancers will be performing at the entry to Aunt Sally’s Farm, please see the times below.

Performer	Location	Showtimes
Fabulous Fire Dancers	Entry to Aunt Sally’s Farm	5:45 pm | 6:15 pm | 7:45 pm | 8:15 pm | 8:45 pm | 9:15 pm | 9:45 pm* *9:45 pm show on Fridays and Saturdays only

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

Rides & Games

The carnival row is located at the end of 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 2024! 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! Participants who play all three carnival games will have a chance to win a treat bag, suitable for guests ages 5 – 10.

Boost Your Boo!

This year, Boo at the Zoo introduces exciting new attractions that will add extra thrills to your visit!

Spooky Sketches: Capture your spirit with our Caricature Artist, located just outside Tundra Grill. Our talented artist will transform your costumes and expressions into whimsical drawings. Each drawing accommodates up to 2 people. Strike a pose and take home a fun keepsake from Boo at the Zoo! Grab your token outside Tundra Grill for $30 + taxes. Limited tokens available per night.

Soar into Enchantment: Elevate your adventure with our Aerialist Experience! Step into a world of aerial learn what it takes to become a gravity-defying performer with our skilled aerialists. More details, such as age limits, to come! Grab your token at the Seasonal Gift Shop for $10 + taxes. Limited tokens available per night.

Food & Beverage

From tasty treats to hearty meals, to drinks that chill and give you the feels, Boo at the Zoo has all you need - food and fun for every taste you seek!

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 within the Journey to Churchill exhibit.

Candy Shack: Sweets, chocolate, bonbons - oh my! Here, you'll find delectable goodies to enjoy such as gummy candy, Halloween Winston Bars, Popcorn, Popcorn Balls, Cake Pops, Cotton Candy, Caramel Apples, and more!