Boo at the Zoo
Snapshot
| Rating | Review This Haunt |
| Scare Factor | A Little Scary |
| Appropriate For | Children ages 4 to 12 |
| Admission Cost | WILD Halloween night out General Admission: $35 Night of the Living Zoo General Admission: $75 (Members get a 15% discount!) parking per vehicle: $30 |
| Media | 9 pics , 1 video |
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Boo at the Zoo is Washington DC's favorite Halloween treat. With more than 40 treat stations, animal demonstrations, keeper chats, and decorated trails, this frightfully fun evening is a treat for the whole family.
With treat stations, animal demonstrations, keeper chats, and decorated trails, this frightfully fun evening is a treat for the whole family. An entertainment stage will feature magicians, jugglers, and a DJ spinning Halloween favorites. Don't miss a themed hay maze and scarecrow field.
Boo at the Zoo is held rain or shine. Don’t forget your costume!
Event Highlights:
Superheroes, zombies, and princesses will all enjoy:
A commemorative Boo at the Zoo trick-or-treat bag
40+ treat stations
Live entertainment
Animal experiences and Zoo education stations
Rides on the Speedwell Conservation Carousel (additional charge)
After-hours access to animal houses and exhibits, including:
- Small Mammal House
- Great Ape House
- Reptile Discovery Center
- Think Tank
- Great Cats Circle
- Elephant Community Center
- Kids Farm
- Bird House
- Asia Trail (David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat will be closed)
2026 Schedule
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| Hours of Operation | WILD Halloween night out Oct 16-18: 6 PM - 8:30 PM (Last entry at 8 PM) Night of the Living Zoo is back — and deader than ever Oct 23: 7 pm – 11 pm |
| Admission Cost | WILD Halloween night out General Admission: $35 Night of the Living Zoo General Admission: $75 (Members get a 15% discount!) parking per vehicle: $30 |
| Payment Accepted | Cash , Credit Cards , Debit Cards |
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