Halloween is creeping closer, and so is your last chance to experience one of Atlanta’s favorite family traditions, Boo at the Zoo, presented by Georgia Natural Gas! This spooktacular celebration returns for its final weekend on Saturday and Sunday, October 25th –26th, and trust me missing it would be the scariest trick of all!
👻 What to Expect:
From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, families can enjoy a fright-free day filled with festive fun:
- Trick-or-Treat Lane: Kids can collect treats at eight themed stations (while supplies last), with candy options that support wildlife conservation only sustainable or no palm oil!
- Strolling Characters: Snap selfies with costumed characters roaming the Zoo from 10 AM to 3 PM.
- Carnival Games & Crafts: Win prizes and get creative with Halloween-themed activities for all ages.
- Spooktacular Photo Ops: Pose at themed sets across the Zoo and capture memories that will haunt your heart forever.
- Trading Cards: Collect cards featuring some of the animal kingdom’s creepiest creatures from Komodo dragons, gila monsters, hooded vultures and more, oh my!
🎶 Live Entertainment:
Enjoy family-friendly performances at the Zambezi Elephant Center:Saturday, October 25
- 10:15 AM & 12:30 PM – Princess Sing-Along
- 2:15 PM – Captain Crimmins and the Story Boat Band
Sunday, October 26
- 10:30 AM – Ghoulish Grooves with Music with Alyssa
- 12:30 PM – Squeeze the Clown
👓 Bonus Thrill: “Jinxed” VR Experience
You do not want to miss Jinxed, a limited-time ghost train ride at the Wild Explorer Virtual Reality Theater. Please note: Additional ticket required.
🎟 Admission Info:
- Free for Zoo Atlanta Members and children under 3
- Included with general admission
- No timed reservation required for members
👗 Costume Guidelines:
Costumes are welcome, however safety and animal welfare come first:
- Keep it family-friendly—no gore, weapons, or scary masks for adults.
- Avoid sharp objects or full-body inflatables that may spook the animals.
- Zoo Atlanta reserves the right to ask adults to remove costume masks.
🌧 Rain or Shine:
Boo at the Zoo is a rain-or-shine event, though some activities may be delayed or canceled due to weather.
So grab your little monsters and head to Zoo Atlanta for a weekend of magical memories, eerie entertainment, and Halloween fun that’s more treat than trick!
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