Boo at the Zoo

A new and refreshed fall experience!

We're shaking things up this year at Boo at the Akron Zoo! Visit 8 different themed areas across the zoo and enjoy classic fall games, character meet and greets, a corn maze, warm autumnal snacks and beverages and much more! Plus, a special Oktoberfest area for the adults!

Themed areas include:

Jack 'O Lantern Way
The Monster Mash
Witch's Lair
Oktoberfest
Halloween Town
Enchanted Candy Trail
Autumn Adventrue
Halloween Harvest

Perfect for all ages, Boo at the Zoo is a fall tradition you won’t want to miss.

Purchase exclusive Boo at the Zoo gear on our Online Store!

Dates for 2025

Oct. 11 - 12, 18 - 19 & 25 - 26
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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

Prices

Trick or Treater (anyone who collects treats): $16 - $20
Observer (zoo visitor only, no treats): $13 - $17
Infant (no treats): FREE
Akron Zoo Member Observer: FREE

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. 25

10 - 11 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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