POWELL – Enjoy all of the Halloween fun without the fright during the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s annual Boo at the Zoo celebration presented by Sierra Mist. This “merry-not-scary” event will transform the Zoo into a Halloween wonderland during the weekends of Oct. 19 to 21 and 26 to 28.
Boo at the Zoo will begin at 5 p.m. on Fridays and 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The festivities will continue into the evening all weekend, closing at 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 8 p.m. on Sundays.
This year, the Zoo offers more Halloween fun than ever before at this signature event. Boo at the Zoo attractions include:
– Marvel Superhero Meet and Greets with Spider-Man, Captain America, Black Panther and Black Widow around Conservation Lake**
– Columbus Zoo Character Ambassador “Meet and Treat” and Rolling Celebrations**
– Casper and Wendy meet and greets in the Asia Quest region**
– Hanna’s Hay Ride to and from the North America region
– Pumpkin Smash animal enrichment activities throughout the day
– Surfin’ Safari “HOWLOWEEN” live show**
– Zoo Boo Choo-Choo train rides* through Vertebrate Village and pony rides* in the North America region and Candy Corn Carousel rides on the 1914 Mangels/Illions Carousel*
– The Oak Ridge Halloween Hoedown in Polar Frontier
– Eeek-O-Friendly Seek-n-Find at My House at Habitat Hollow
– Sweet Stripe Stable Hay Maze located at the Tiger Shelter
– Spooky Diver Demonstrations in Discovery Reef in the Shores region
– Frogwortz Academy Open House and Wizardry Wand-O-Wand classes in the Asia Quest region
– “Happy Family 4-D” playing daily at the Shores Park 4-D Theater*
– Pumpkinpalooza located in the Asia Quest region, featuring “Best of Show” performances and storytime with Spookley the Square Pumpkin
– Candy stops located around the Zoo, including a Teal Pumpkin station in Asia Quest for a candy alternative
– And take one final journey into the Jurassic Period on the Dinosaur Island boat ride* before it closes for the season!
Whether it be special animal enrichment, live theater performances, animal demonstrations, superheroes, hayrides, wizardry lessons or candy stops, Boo at the Zoo offers fun for the whole family— all included with the price of regular Zoo admission or membership. Costumes are encouraged for this Halloween celebration; please visit the Zoo’s Calendar Page for more information about costume restrictions and requirements.
*Additional fees may apply.
**Show times and meet and greet schedules can be found on the Zoo’s calendar page and are weather-permitting.
About the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Home to more than 10,000 animals representing over 600 species from around the globe, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium leads and inspires by connecting people and wildlife. The Zoo complex is a recreational and education destination that includes the 22-acre Zoombezi Bay water park and 18-hole Safari Golf Course.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium also managesThe Wilds, a 10,000-acre conservation center and safari park located in southeastern Ohio. The Zoo is a regional attraction with global impact; annually contributing $4 million of privately raised funds to support conservation projects worldwide. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Columbus Zoo has earned Charity Navigator’s prestigious 4-star rating.
