Boo at the Zoo

Oct. 10 - 11, 17 - 18 & 24 - 25
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Get ready for a spooktacular day at Boo at the Zoo! We're excited to welcome you to a new and improved Halloween experience filled with fall fun around every corner. Little ghosts and ghouls can enjoy trick-or-treating and so much more!

Guests of all ages will enjoy exploring themed areas packed with activities and delicious seasonal snacks and beverages. Then, meet some fan-favorite characters, and watch iconic monsters in a spooky dance performance.

Come celebrate the season with us, and make last memories for the whole family!

Tickets on sale in late summer.

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

Ticket prices will increase as the date gets closer, so buy your tickets before the day of your visit to save!

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 any trick-or-treat station know that you're a Teal Pumpkin participant, and they'll have a special treat just for you!