Boo at the Zoo

No tricks, all treats! Put on your costume, grab a candy bag and head to the zoo for this extraordinary Halloween experience, presented by Acme Fresh Market.

Treaters will visit 12 different themed stations around the zoo to collect treats. Anyone is welcome to buy a treater ticket, and we have allergen friendly options at each station! Plus, Kona Ice will be on-grounds selling shaved ice Oct. 14 - 15 & Oct. 28 - 29.

Dates for 2023

Oct. 14-15, 21-22 & 28 - 29

11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Doors will open early at 10:30 a.m. for online ticket holders only.

Ticket sales close at 6 p.m. each day. Entrance into the zoo after 6 p.m. will not be permitted.

Tickets on sale in early September.

Prices

Online Tickets

Treaters: $13
Akron Zoo Member Observers: Free
Non-Member Observers: $10
Infants (Under 2 and NOT Trick-or-Treating): No Ticket Required
Non-Member Parking/Shuttle Fee: $3 Per Vehicle

Walk-Up Tickets (tickets purchased at the door)

Treaters: $15
Akron Zoo Member Observers: Free
Non-Member Observers: $12
Infants (Under 2 and NOT Trick-or-Treating): No Ticket Required
Non-Member Parking/Shuttle Fee: $5 Per Vehicle

IMPORTANT INFORMATION for buying tickets:

All guests (excluding infants) must have a ticket to enter, including free MEMBER observers. Tickets are available online and at the Akron Zoo box office. Tickets are not available at Acme Fresh Market stores.

Akron Zoo member and online discounts will appear once tickets have been added to your cart. Please make sure to log in and then continue to check-out to view your discount.

Ticket Definitions

Treater: Anyone who wishes to collect treats from each treat station, regardless of age.
Observer: Anyone, including members, visiting the zoo who does not wish to trick-or-treat.
Infant: Children under two who will NOT be trick-or-treating. Infants are the only guests who do not require a ticket.

Adults may come in costume. However, adults are prohibited from covering their faces with costume masks, mascot heads or face paint.

Teal Pumpkin Project

We offer non-food items for children with food allergies. Let the volunteers at the treat know that you're a Teal Pumpkin participant, and they'll have a special treat just for you!

Zoothing Boo at the Zoo

Oct. 28

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

We'll be opening an hour early for people with different abilities who don’t like crowds or loud noises to trick-or-treat. Tickets are separate from general admission Boo at the Zoo.

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