Get ready for Boo at the Zoo!
Rouse the Komodo Dragon, Gila Monster, and Hooded Vultures!
Admission to Boo at the Zoo is complimentary for Zoo Atlanta Members and children under 3; it's also included with general admission.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Zoo Atlanta’s Boo at the Zoo is Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival! During the last two weekends of October from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., enjoy trick or treating, plenty of photo opportunities, themed entertainment and activities, costumed characters, and so much more. Costumes are welcome, please take a moment to read over our rules.
Boo at the Zoo is about creating special memories with the family, not necessarily to bring home the biggest haul of candy. Come for the candy but stay for the fun! This event is rain-or-shine; however, some activities may be delayed or canceled due to rain.
*Please note that Zoo Atlanta Members do not require a timed reservation for Boo at the Zoo.
Entertainment
Available 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
- Kids’ Trick or Treat Lane: Visit booths along Trick or Treat Lane for some scary good treats! Kids can expect to visit about a dozen treat stations, collecting one piece of candy at each while supplies last. Note to grown-ups: trick-or-treating is complimentary and designed for the kids.
- Kids’ Craft: Get into the spirit with a fun, Halloween-themed craft while supplies last.
- Carnival Games: Try your luck for a petrifying prize at our carnival games.
- “The Missing Mayor” Train Ride: Take a train ride to help us look for Boo Town’s missing Mayor! Purchase of a Rides ticket required. The train rides run 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Family-Friendly Performances: To be announced!
- Strolling Characters: You’ll never know who you’ll run into! Watch for special characters roaming around the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Perfect for a photo-op!
Daily Entertainment Schedule
Saturday, October 19
- Pumpkin enrichment in various animal habitats!
- 10 a.m.: Magic of Tommy Johns
- 12:30 p.m.: The Wowie Zowie Show by Dad's Garage
- 2:30 p.m.: Magic of Tommy Johns
Sunday, October 20
Saturday, October 26
Sunday, October 27
Entertainment schedules are subject to change.
The Scare Factor
Boo at the Zoo is merry, not scary!
- Decorations: Boo at the Zoo décor includes mostly friendly spooks!
- Costume Guidelines: While we encourage creativity, we value safety, good judgment, and animal welfare. Please take a moment to read over our latest rules and regulations:
- Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable, or violent.
- Costumes may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
- Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects, or materials that may accidentally strike another guest.
- No large, full-body inflatable costumes as they may unintentionally spook our animals.
- Be merry, not scary! Adults may dress in costumes, but we ask that they be family-friendly and not scary.
- Please no gore or clowns.
- As this event caters to small children, adults may not wear costume masks that cover the face.
- Zoo Atlanta reserves the right to ask adults to remove costume masks.
