The Halloween tradition continues: Boo at the Zoo is back! I remember visiting the Philadelphia Zoo in October as a kid. It was an awesome experience. Every year around this time, the zoo transformed into a spooky wonderland, decorated with ghosts, jack-o-lanterns, and cobwebs throughout. Kids were encouraged to wear Halloween costumes while visiting their favorite animals (He-man, Thundercats and Ghostbusters were all big back then). Zoo staff also participated in the event by dressing up and handing out candy. It was a lot of fun!
A Philly tradition that’s still going strong
Decades later, the Philadelphia Zoo is still combining two things every kid loves: animals and trick-or-treating!
Join us for three spooky weekends this October during our annual fall extravaganza! Come dressed in your favorite costume; enjoy seasonal décor, photo opportunities, and festive fall offerings; and have a spooktacular time! To minimize touchpoints, candy will be available at stations around the Zoo.
Now that my wife and I have a little one at home, we’re definitely going to par take in this year’s extravaganza. I want my daughter to have the same happy memories of the zoo as I have from when I was a kid. We’re going to dress her up and take an obnoxiously large number of photos. I’ll also follow-up with another blog post afterwards detailing our experience.
Reserve your spot today
Interested in attending? Tickets are now available. Reserve your spot today!
Admission
Zoo admission is $24.00 for adults (ages 12 and up), $19.00 for children (2 to 11) and free for children under two.
Event Dates
Saturday, October 16
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 17
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 23
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 24
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday, October 29
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 30
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 31
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Members Access
Members enjoy early access to Boo at the Zoo. Reservations are available to members an hour before the general public on select dates: October 23, 24, 30, and 31.
My family has an annual membership to the zoo and we can’t recommend it enough. It pays for itself after only a couple of visits. So why wait? Join the pack today!
Turning old memories into new ones
The Halloween tradition continues: Boo at the Zoo is back and it’s a great opportunity to get out an socialize (something we all could use after the last two years). Dress up in costumes, see the animals and, most importantly, make some new memories with your loved ones!
Do you plan to attend this year’s Boo at the Zoo? If so, let me know below.
