Boo at the Zoo
Lions & tigers & bears, oh my!
The Zoo’s annual Halloween extravaganza, Boo at the Zoo, is back for three fun-filled weekends of costumes, festive fall treats, and ghoulish fun.
Gather your ghosts and goblins, put on your favorite costume, bring a bag, and trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo. Be sure to visit all our animal exhibits to see who might be munching on pumpkins or playing with Halloween-themed enrichment! Enjoy seasonal décor, photo opportunities, festive fall offerings, fun children’s activities, and more. Boo at the Zoo is included in general admission ticket.
Add more fun to your Boo at the Zoo day by experiencing a NEW Halloween-themed Nature Blazers scavenger hunt!
Halloween costumes with toy guns and weapons and adult masks are prohibited.
Special Member Hours
Trick-or-treat before the Zoo opens to the general public! This year, members get access to exclusive Boo at the Zoo hours, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am on the following dates:
Saturday, October 14
Sunday, October 22
Saturday, October 28
Pumpkin Feedings
Catch our animals enjoying pumpkins during the final weekend of Boo at the Zoo!*
Saturday 10/28
10:00 am – Rodrigues fruit bats inside the Rare Animal Conservation Center
11:00 am – Giant tortoises at Reptile House
11:15 am – Andean bear in Bear Country
2:30 pm – Gorillas at PECO Primate Reserve
3:00 pm – Hippos in African Plains
Sunday 10/29
10:00 am – One of our cats in Big Cat Falls
11:15 am – Sloth bear in Bear Country
11:30 pm – Turkey Vultures near Staying Power
2:30 pm – Ossabaw Island Hogs by KidZooU
2:00 pm – Orangutans at PECO Primate Reserve
*Please note: schedule is subject to change without advance notice.
NEW at Philly Zoo: Spiders Alive!
This October, crawl into the world of arachnids when Spiders Alive! comes to Philadelphia Zoo! Featuring 17 species of live arachnids, this exciting exhibit brings you face-to-face with some of the most fascinating spiders and scorpions in the natural world. Spiders Alive! is free with Zoo admission—see it in the building formerly known as Small Mammal House when you visit during Boo at the Zoo!
Spiders Alive Gooty sapphire ornamental
Volunteers Needed!
Interested in volunteering at Boo at the Zoo? Click the button below to submit an application!
Not A Member?
Join today and take advantage of exclusive members-only perks like early access to Boo at the Zoo, plus enjoy free admission, free parking, and discounts on retail and dining. Membership pays for itself in two visits!