San Antonio Zoo hosts its family-friendly, non-spooky Halloween celebration ZOO BOO!
Enjoy free trick-or-treating, pumpkin spice, and everything nice at San Antonio Zoo this Halloween season for ZOO BOO!, presented by Valero Benefit for Children. This non-scary Halloween event is open daily from September 17 – October 31 with zoolightful activations like live music, costume parties, multiple realms of Halloween fun, daily FREE trick-or-treating hour, and exciting interactions for little ghouls, goblins, and of course, your boo!
ZOO BOO!, presented by Valero Benefit for Children, is included with Standard Admission and is FREE for San Antonio Zoo Members.
Sunday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.*
Great Lawn Stage
2:00 p.m. – Dance Party
2:30 p.m. – Creature Feature
3:00 p.m. – Costume Party
4:00 p.m. – Trick-or-Treating
5:00 p.m. – Zoo Closes
*Subject to change
Every Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.*
Great Lawn Stage
2:00 p.m. – Dance Party
2:30 p.m. – Creature Feature
3:00 p.m. – Costume Contest
5:00 p.m.- Costume Party
6:00 p.m. – Trick or Treating
*Subject to change
ZOO BOO! Weekday & Sunday Map
ZOO BOO! Saturday Map
“Cooler fall temperatures are blowing in the Halloween season at San Antonio Zoo,” said Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo. “Guests are in for a treat as we activate the zoo with fun activities for kids and adults! Whether you are there for candy or to see the legendary Chupacabra, you will have a memorable time at San Antonio Zoo and help secure a future for wildlife while doing so!”
The San Antonio Zoo Train will transform into a 2-mile singalong on the Scarecrow Sing-a-long Express that winds its way through Brackenridge Park. Sing to some Halloween favorites on one of San Antonio Zoo’s new trains and serenade the natural wildlife throughout the cultural corridor. After your ride, head to the zoo and embark on Cowboy’s Scavenger Hunt. Using a kid’s map, children can find all the hidden Cowboy signs around the park and turn their map in for a prize!
San Antonio Zoo encourages the entire family to dress up in non-scary family-friendly costumes for their day at ZOO BOO!, presented by Valero Benefit for Children.
To help orangutans and their neighbors, San Antonio Zoo only provides candy containing palm oil from sustainable sources. Palm oil is used in everyday items, including shampoo, potato chips, and candy. While it helps to make our soap bubblier and our food taste better, it can affect rainforest ecosystems and the animals that call them home.
ZOO BOO! FAQs
When does Trick-or-Treating take place?
FREE Trick-or-Treating will take place during the last hour of zoo operations.
Sunday – Friday 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Can I wear a Halloween mask?
Halloween masks are only permitted for children under the age of 12.
Does the zoo provide trick-or-treating bags?
Guests are encouraged to be “green” and bring their own bag for trick-or-treating. San Antonio Zoo will offer reusable, eco-friendly trick-or-treat bags for purchase at all zoo gift shops or merchandise carts.
Are any of the Zoo Boo! activities an additional fee?
Yes, the Pumpkin Patch and Pick a Pumpkin are additional charges during Zoo Boo!
Is the candy that is being handed out eco-friendly?
Palm oil is used in everyday items, including shampoo, potato chips, and candy. While it helps to make our soap bubblier and our food taste better, it can affect rainforest ecosystems and the animals that call them home. To help orangutans and their neighbors, San Antonio Zoo only provides candy containing palm oil from sustainable sources. Thanks for helping us protect wildlife around the world!
Trick-or-Treating Safety Guidelines
To make trick-or-treating safe for our guests and Zoo Crew during Zoo Boo!, we have implemented the following safety guidelines for our guests participating in trick or treating.
- Guests will be required to form single-file lines when waiting to receive candy at our trick or treat stations throughout the zoo.
- All guests participating in Zoo Boo! trick or treating must have a bag with them for Zoo Crew to place candy in.
- Bags are available for purchase at our gift shops throughout the zoo
San Antonio Zoo hosts its family-friendly, non-spooky Halloween celebration ZOO BOO!
Enjoy free trick-or-treating, pumpkin spice, and everything nice at San Antonio Zoo this Halloween season for ZOO BOO!, presented by Valero Benefit for Children. This non-scary Halloween event is open daily from September 17 – October 31 with zoolightful activations like live music, costume parties, multiple realms of Halloween fun, daily FREE trick-or-treating hour, and exciting interactions for little ghouls, goblins, and of course, your boo!
ZOO BOO!, presented by Valero Benefit for Children, is included with Standard Admission and is FREE for San Antonio Zoo Members.
Schedule of Events
Sunday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.*
Great Lawn Stage
2:00 p.m. – Dance Party
2:30 p.m. – Creature Feature
3:00 p.m. – Costume Party
4:00 p.m. – Trick-or-Treating
5:00 p.m. – Zoo Closes
*Subject to change
Every Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.*
Great Lawn Stage
2:00 p.m. – Dance Party
2:30 p.m. – Creature Feature
3:00 p.m. – Costume Contest
5:00 p.m.- Costume Party
6:00 p.m. – Trick or Treating
*Subject to change
Zoo Boo! Weekday & Sunday Map
Zoo Boo! Saturday Map
“Cooler fall temperatures are blowing in the Halloween season at San Antonio Zoo,” said Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo. “Guests are in for a treat as we activate the zoo with fun activities for kids and adults! Whether you are there for candy or to see the legendary Chupacabra, you will have a memorable time at San Antonio Zoo and help secure a future for wildlife while doing so!”
The San Antonio Zoo Train will transform into a 2-mile singalong on the Scarecrow Sing-a-long Express that winds its way through Brackenridge Park. Sing to some Halloween favorites on one of San Antonio Zoo’s new trains and serenade the natural wildlife throughout the cultural corridor. After your ride, head to the zoo and embark on Cowboy’s Scavenger Hunt. Using a kid’s map, children can find all the hidden Cowboy signs around the park and turn their map in for a prize!
San Antonio Zoo encourages the entire family to dress up in non-scary family-friendly costumes for their day at ZOO BOO!, presented by Valero Benefit for Children.
To help orangutans and their neighbors, San Antonio Zoo only provides candy containing palm oil from sustainable sources. Palm oil is used in everyday items, including shampoo, potato chips, and candy. While it helps to make our soap bubblier and our food taste better, it can affect rainforest ecosystems and the animals that call them home.
ZOO BOO! FAQs
When does Trick-or-Treating take place?
FREE Trick-or-Treating will take place during the last hour of zoo operations.
Sunday – Friday 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Can I wear a Halloween mask?
Halloween masks are only permitted for children under the age of 12.
Does the zoo provide trick-or-treating bags?
Guests are encouraged to be “green” and bring their own bag for trick-or-treating. San Antonio Zoo will offer reusable, eco-friendly trick-or-treat bags for purchase at all zoo gift shops or merchandise carts.
Are any of the Zoo Boo! activities an additional fee?
Yes, the Pumpkin Patch and Pick a Pumpkin are additional charges during Zoo Boo!
Is the candy that is being handed out eco-friendly?
Palm oil is used in everyday items, including shampoo, potato chips, and candy. While it helps to make our soap bubblier and our food taste better, it can affect rainforest ecosystems and the animals that call them home. To help orangutans and their neighbors, San Antonio Zoo only provides candy containing palm oil from sustainable sources. Thanks for helping us protect wildlife around the world!
Trick-or-Treating Safety Guidelines
To make trick-or-treating safe for our guests and Zoo Crew during Zoo Boo!, we have implemented the following safety guidelines for our guests participating in trick or treating.
- Guests will be required to form single-file lines when waiting to receive candy at our trick or treat stations throughout the zoo.
- All guests participating in Zoo Boo! trick or treating must have a bag with them for Zoo Crew to place candy in.
- Bags are available for purchase at our gift shops throughout the zoo
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