Dress your little ghosts and goblins in their costumes for everyone's favorite non-scary Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo presented by Acme Fresh Market. Bring you own bag or bucket to collect treats from 12 themed treat stations located throughout the zoo.
All guests 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 this year.
Event runs from 11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Doors will open early at 11 a.m. for pre-sale ticket holders only.
Dates for 2018
Oct. 13-14, 20-21 & 27-28
Tickets on sale Aug. 30.
Prices:
Pre-sale (24 hours in advance)
- Trick-or-treaters: $12
- Non-member observers: $9
- Akron Zoo Member observers: Free
- Infants: Free
- Non-member parking: $3 per vehicle
Day-Of
- Trick-or-treaters: $14
- Non-member observers: $11
- Akron Zoo Member observers: $2
- Infants: Free
- Non-member parking: $3 per vehicle
Ticket Definitions
- Trick-or-treater: Anyone who wishes to collect treats from each treat stations, 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 do require a ticket.
Presenting sponsor:
Zoothing Boo at the Zoo
Saturday, Oct. 20
10 - 11 a.m.
We'll be opening an hour early for people with special needs who don’t like crowds or loud noises to trick-or-treat. Event tickets are required. Tickets are separate from Boo at the Zoo general admission tickets. Limited number of tickets available.
Tickets on sale Aug. 30.