Do you get candy at Boo at the Zoo?

Adelaide Zoo’s freakiest family event is back!

Book your Boo at the Zoo adventure this Halloween for a frightfully fun night of entertainment.

Dress up in bewitching costumes and stop for a snap at the spooky decorations littered throughout the zoo.

Fill up your treat bag along the trick-or-treat trail and gobble goodies from Robern Menz, Kytons Bakery and more!

Quick!! this spooktacularly popular event sells out fast!

Member tickets     Non-member tickets

Important information:

• Adelaide Zoo will close at 3:30pm on Friday 28 October so we can transform the zoo ready for the fun. Gates will reopen at 4pm to Boo at the Zoo ticket holders.
• Children under the age of 4 must have a free cub reservation purchased for them.
• Transferrable passes cannot be used for Boo member discounts as they are linked to the life member number that is entitled to the Boo member rates.
• Companion card is honoured for this event.
• View full T&Cs here.

× Visitors: Parts of Asia Trail are undergoing construction, but the Giant Panda House and viewing area are OPEN. 

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Entertainment

Activities and entertainment will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Trick-or-Treat Lane: Visit booths along Trick-or-Treat Lane for scary good treats! Parents: This activity is intended for kids only!
• Kids’ Craft: Stop by to make a fun, Halloween-themed craft.  |  9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (while supplies last)
• Carnival Games: Try your luck with fun Halloween-themed carnival games on Grand Patio.
• Candy Thief Patrol*: Help us catch the Candy Thief while riding along on the Boo Train! Purchase of train tickets required.  |  10 a.m. to 3 p.m., KIDZone Train Depot
• Magic Illusion Show: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m.
• Strolling Characters: Keep an eye out for special characters roaming the main path. Perfect for a photo-op.  |  10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Know Before You Go

Treats are while supplies last!

• TRICK OR TREATING: Boo at the Zoo is designed to create special memories for your family, not necessarily to bring home the biggest haul of candy. Kids can expect to visit about a dozen treat stations, collecting one piece of candy at each. Please note, trick-or-treating is complimentary and will be available while supplies last.
• PLAN FOR THE WEATHER: Boo at the Zoo is rain-or-shine. In the event of rain, some activities may be delayed or canceled.
• THE SCARE FACTOR: Boo at the Zoo décor includes mostly friendly spooks! 

COSTUME GUIDELINES

Be merry, not scary!

While we encourage creativity, we also value safety and good judgement. 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.
• Large, full-body inflatable costumes are not allowed. Large inflatable costumes can scare our animals.
• Adults may wear costumes, but we ask that they be family-friendly and not scary.
  • As this event caters to small children, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover the face.
  • The Zoo reserves the right to ask adults to remove costume masks.

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Cell phone recycling

Support gorilla conservation by recycling your old cell phones during Boo at the Zoo, and the gorillas will thank you with an extra treat! Drop phones off at the designated treat booth near The Ford Willie B. Gorilla Conservation Center. Learn more about how our cell phone recycling program helps gorillas.

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