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Boo at the Zoo

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 your own bag or bucket to collect treats from 12 themed treat stations located throughout the zoo.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Boo at the Zoo is canceled. 

But the Halloween fun will continue with our new event, Howl-O-Ween Celebration! Get your tickets now!

Dates for 2020

Oct. 10-11, 17-18 and 24-25

Event times: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Doors will open early at 10:30 a.m. for early bird ticket holders only. 

Prices:

Early Bird Tickets (Tickets purchased by Oct. 9)

  • Treaters: $13
  • Akron Zoo member observers: Free
  • Non-member observers: $10
  • Non-member parking/shuttle fee: $3 per vehicle

General Admission Tickets (Tickets purchased after Oct. 9)

  • Treaters: $15
  • Akron Zoo member observers: $2
  • Non-member observers: $12
  • Non-member parking/shuttle fee: $3 per vehicle 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION for buying tickets: 

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.

Akron Zoo member and early bird 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.

We do have a new online system and all guests, including Akron Zoo members, will need to create a new account if you have not done so already after March 1, 2019. After creating an account, make sure you are logged in. 

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.  

Adults may come in costume, however, adults are prohibited from covering their face with masks, face paint or other face coverings.

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!

Presenting sponsor:

Acme Community Cash Back Program