Celebrate Halloween at the zoo!
Turn trick-or-treating with the kids into a wild adventure at ZooBOO! Join us on October 26th and 27th for a hauntingly good time. With two days of Halloween fun to choose from, get your kids dressed in their most fang-tastic outfits! They can unleash their creativity on a monster mural, enjoy exciting activities, explore kid-friendly treat stations, and discover incredible wildlife from around the world.
Date(s): Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
Daily Activities:
- Wilder Bunch: The zoo’s theatre group will be doing themed shows in the ENMAX Conservatory throughout the day. Stop by to see them in action!
- ZooBOO Safari: Grab your ZooBOO Safari card and be sure to fill it up with stamps as you journey through the zoo grounds.
- Monster Mural: New this year, a giant mural for all ages to participate in colouring in the Brawn Family Foundation River Lodge.
- Treat Stations*: While exploring the zoo grounds, youngsters will be delighted to find stations throughout the park where our zoo staff will be ready to hand out some treats! *Please note that while we encourage everyone to dress up, treat stations are for kids only.
A special thank you to our fa-BOO-lous sponsor Calgary Produce Marketing Association for providing a fresh produce treat station for our fang-tastic seasonal celebration!
Member Activities:
Wild Journey Members, it’s time for Pumpkin Pursuit! Show off your scavenger hunting skills and try to find all eight pumpkins around the zoo. Scan the QR code on each pumpkin to answer a question about your favourite animal that goes “boo!” at the zoo and you’ll be entered in to win prizes ranging from Calgary Hitmen tickets, zoo swag, and more!
All activities taking place for ZooBOO are included with daily admission or memberships. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Additional Information:
Costumes: We encourage you and your little ones to dress up and enjoy the fun! However, for the safety and comfort of all our guests, the following adult costumes are not permitted on zoo grounds: full-body animal costumes, mascot-style helmets, inflatable outfits, costumes inappropriate for a family setting, or realistic costumes that may pose a security or animal welfare concern. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
In need of a last minute outfit? Look boo-tiful this Halloween with fantastic costumes, now available at our North Gift Shop. Whether your kiddo is looking to dazzle as a zebra or be the trendiest triceratops in town, there’s something for everyone. Trick or treat yourself to a paw-some ensemble that will make this Halloween unforgettable.
Pumpkin Carving at Home
Just in time for Halloween, you can create ‘GOURD-geous’ pumpkins at home using our fun tiger and lemur templates.
Download the templates here.
Halloween Brunch
Make your ZooBOO experience extra fun. Our specialty brunch menu features boo-tastic food, including Halloween themed breakfast and desserts! Don’t forget, day admission is included with your combo ticket! Enjoy a delicious brunch, followed by a delightful afternoon spent roaming the zoo at ZooBOO.
When: Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th
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