The Philadelphia Zoo announced that their annual Halloween “Boo at the Zoo” event will take place on Saturday, October 25th, and Sunday, October 26th.
“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!”
(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 hay bale maze! Trick-or-Tree House is free for members with an additional $5 add on per person for non-members.
- 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.
Visit Events — Philadelphia Zoo for more information.
The Zoo is open daily from 9:30 AM to 5 PM. Last admission is at 4 PM.
The Philadelphia Zoo is located at the corner of 34th Street and Girard Avenue in Philadelphia’s historic Fairmount Park.
