Boo at the Zoo!
Schedule
Sun Oct 12 2025 at 09:30 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19104 | Philadelphia, PA
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The Zoo’s annual Halloween extravaganza is back for three fun-filled weekends!Gather your ghosts and goblins, put on your favorite costume, bring a bag, and trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo. Boo at the Zoo is included with your general admission ticket or membership—get tickets now!
*Halloween costumes with toy guns and weapons and adult masks are prohibited.
NEW date this year: Trick-or-treat at the Zoo on Monday, October 13!
What’s New at Boo:
-Stop by the Trick-or-Tree House for a dance party with a live DJ, a secret candy station, and a haybale maze! Trick-or-Tree House is free for members with an additional $5 add on for a non-member family.
-Take a ride on the SEPTA PZ “Boo” Choo Train decorated for the Halloween season!
-Try your hand at Pumpkin Putt Putt on Impala Lawn, a six-hole mini golf course!
-Join our Costume Parade around Bird Lake for a chance to win a Family Membership! The parade starts at 1:30 pm each day and best group costume will be judged by Zoo Staff.
Take a self-guided Frightful Flora tour of our gardens, learning about some of the special plants that have a spooky twist to them.
-Watch our animals enjoy the bountiful pumpkin harvest! Daily schedule available at Main Entrance turnstiles and on Zoo Map.
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 18
Saturday, October 25
Sunday, October 26
Sensory-Friendly Morning:
Enjoy a more accessible version of the Boo at the Zoo experience with designated Quiet Spaces, Quiet Maps, and more.
Saturday, October 11
8:30 – 9:30 AM
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Where is it happening?
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19104Event Location & Nearby Stays:
