BOO AT YOUR FAVORITE OHIO ZOO
Every year Ohio zoos host “Boo at the Zoo” events. These non-scary events are a perfect opportunity for kids of all ages to dress-up and enjoy parading through the zoo in seasonal costumes. Take the time to visit each zoos website before heading out. Each zoo lists additional Boo at the Zoo details and event information. Purchase tickets ahead of time when possible.
BOO AT THE AKRON ZOO – ULTIMATE FALL FEST
Summit County NE OH
Dates: October 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 2025
Time: 11am-7pm
Ticket sales close at 6 p.m. each day. Entrance into the zoo after 6 p.m. will not be permitted.
Location: Akron Zoo
505 Euclid Ave., Akron, Ohio 44307
akronzoo.org
The zoo will be decorated in different themed areas, such as Halloween Town, Witch’s Lair and Autumn Adventure. There will be different fall fest activities, like potato toss, pumpkin bowling, character meet and greets and a monster show. The trick-or-treating tradition continues in the Enchanted Candy Trail. A special Oktoberfest area will be available for adults, 21 and older.
Guests of all ages are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes, but adults are prohibited from covering their face with costume masks, mascot heads or face paint.
The Akron Zoo participates in the Teal Pumpkin Project, which provides non-food options for any guest with food allergies. Guests can request a Teal Pumpkin treat at each station. Tickets are available at akronzoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo. Treater tickets range from $16 – $20 and non-member observers are $13 – $17. Akron Zoo member observers are free but do require a ticket. Infants under two years of age who do not wish to trick-or-treat are also free.
Zoothing Boo at the Zoo is on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. During this special time, guests with different abilities will be able to trick-or-treat and enjoy the activities without loud noises and crowds before the zoo opens for Boo at the Zoo general admission. Tickets are separate from general admission, and a limited number are available to help control crowd sizes. Zoothing Boo tickets are available at akronzoo.org/zoothing-boo-at-the-zoo.
BOO AT THE CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO
Cuyahoga County NE OH
Dates: October 2nd through October 26th.
Thursdays through Saturday
Time: 5pm-9pm
Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
clevelandmetroparks.com
“Enjoy trick-or-treating at more than a dozen candy stations on Wayside Furniture Way, meet-and-greets with costumed characters, dance the Monster Mash Dance Party…”
BOO AT THE COLUMBUS ZOO
Franklin County – Central OH
Dates: OCTOBER 10 -12, 17 – 19. 24 – 26, 2025
FRIDAYS: 5pm – 8pm | SATURDAYS: 10am – 8pm | SUNDAYS: 10am – 5pm
Location: 4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065
(614) 645-3400 | https://www.columbuszoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo
Join your favorite Boo at the Zoo Character Ambassadors for a merry-not-scary, frightfully delightful event of spirited fun for the whole family. Get your favorite costume ready, and make plans to visit your Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Adventure Cove region for this Spooktacular Halloween Celebration!
LITTLE BOO AT THE TOLEDO ZOO
Lucas County NW OH
Dates: Thurs, Oct. 16 & Fri, Oct. 17, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Location: 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH 43609
419-385-5721 |toledozoo.org
Trick-or-treat around the Zoo and enjoy these other free fun activities:
Strolling Magic & Puppets
Throughout Zoo grounds
Boo-tacular Play Area
Main Plaza & Amphitheatre
Pumpkin Carving Demos (11 a.m. -2 p.m.)
Throughout the Zoo
Creature Feature Animal Shows (11 a.m., noon & 1 p.m.)
Nature’s Neighborhood
Character meet & greets & live performances
Broadway Pavilion & Amphitheatre
Laurel’s Characters & Co.
Also, enjoy our Harvest Fest pumpkin displays and visit Nature’s Neighborhood for more fun, fall festivities!
Pumpkin Express Train, with Halloween story times – $3.50/person
ANOTHER TOLEDO ZOO FALL ZOO EVENT
HARVEST FEST
Dates: October 1-31, 2025
Fall festival included with general zoo admission.
It will feature giant pumpkin displays, pumpkin animal displays, seasonal food and beverage offerings and autumn-inspired activities — all among a vibrant display of beautiful fall flora.
HALLZOOWEEN at the Cincinnati Zoo
Hamilton County SW OH
Dates: October 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26
Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati OH 45220
513.281.4700 | cincinnatizoo.org/events/hallzooween
HallZOOween is FREE with Zoo Admission! Guests will be treated to a day of fun at the Cincinnati Zoo! Help the Zoo go green, please bring your own treat bag!
Trick or Treat Stations
Special Animal Enrichment
Phil Dalton’s Theater of Illusion Shows at 1pm & 3pm
Pumpkin Express Train Ride (Additional charge applies)
Carousel (additional charge applies)
ANOTHER CINCINNATI ZOO EVENT
JACK-O-LANTERN GLOW
October 3-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-30, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM-9:30PM
Jack O’ Lantern Glow is an immersive walkthrough experience with more than 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins and fall displays along a half-mile trail in the Zoo, making it the largest of its kind in the Tri-state area! Experience the grandeur of fall at the Cincinnati Zoo, where it transforms into a mesmerizing wonderland of illuminated jack o’lanterns, breathtaking displays, and special effects that elevate your autumn nights to extraordinary heights. The family-friendly event is great for all ages.
Although the jack o’lanterns are the real stars of this event, Reptile House and Night Hunters will be open nightly until 9pm.
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