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BOO AT THE ZOO | Saturdays & Sundays at Brookfield Zoo


BOO AT THE ZOO | Saturdays & Sundays at Brookfield Zoo

Saturdays & Sundays, Through October 22

SO MANY SPOOKY-CUTE FAMILY PHOTO OPPS

Gather your ghoulfriends, little ghosts, and goblins for this fun-filled family event. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that's perfect for family photo ops. All ages are in for a fang-tastic time, and the kids will leave with a sweet treat.


While there will not be a costume contest, showing off your creative costumes is encouraged! No guests over 13 are allowed in the zoo in full-body costumes with their head covered. This is to avoid confusion and for the safety of all guests. All activities are weather dependent and schedules/programming is subject to change.


BOO! AT THE ZOO ACTIVITIES

Frightening Photo Ops: • Boo! At The Zoo photo spots: giant inflatables, photo frames, peekboards, and more!

• Howl-O-Scenes photo spot at the Beer Garden


Fall Activities from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: • Pumpkin decorating at the Pumpkin Patch at the Beer Garden (onsite registration required) • Boo! Draw Wall near Nature Stage • Sweet Treat Stations throughout the Zoo


Exciting Entertainment: • Creepy Carousel* • Virtual reality 4D theater show Jinxed: a spooky carnival coaster simulator with dips, drops & thrills* • Magician at Nature Plaza (1-3 p.m.)

*Separate fees apply


Pumpkins to Animals Schedule All pumpkin feedings occur at 10:30 a.m. October 7: Brown bear & polar bears/Great Bear Wilderness October 8: Capybara/Pachyderm House October 14: Sloth bears & big cats/Big Cat Walkway October 15: Nigerian dwarf goats/Hamill Family Wild Encounters October 21: Brown bear & polar bears/Great Bear Wilderness October 22: Gorillas/Tropic World: Africa


All activities are weather-dependent and schedules/programming are subject to change.


Daily Chats: 11:00 a.m. - Screech Owl Chat at Hamill Family Play Zoo 11:30 a.m. - Snake Chat at Feathers and Scales 1:00 p.m. - Wolf Chat at Wolf Woods 3:30 p.m. - Rodrigues Fruit Bat at Australia Building

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