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Join us this September & October!

Zoo Boo

September 16 - October 31

Family-Friendly Halloween Event

This event is included with Standard Admission and FREE for Members.

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 will be open daily from September 16 – 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.

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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