Boo at the L.A. Zoo
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24/25 & Oct. 31/Nov. 1
The Halloween spirit will be in full swing for two fun-filled weekends at the L.A. Zoo, with trick-or-treating stations, special keeper talks, pumpkin animal enrichment sessions, themed photo-ops, live performances and more. Costumes are encouraged!
Boo at the L.A. Zoo is free with paid Zoo admission or an active L.A. Zoo membership.
Boo-tiful Activities
Trick-or-treat
Presented by MARS, find six Trick-Or-Treat stations offering Halloween candy 10AM to 3PM each day. Candy stations are lined up along the way from Children’s Zoo to Treetops Terrace. Everyone should plan to bring their own Trick-Or-Treat bags or purchase one at the Zoo’s gift shops. Candy giveaways are available while supplies last.
Halloween headquarters
Don’t miss Halloween Headquarters at Treetop Terrace where there will be games and activities all four days of Boo at the L.A. Zoo. Take time to paint a pumpkin (additional fee) or take part in free programming by partner organizations Give Kids Art(10/24); The LA Public Library (10/25) or watch Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s live performances (11AM and 1PM on 10/31). Each day there is something for everyone.
SPOOKY Conservation
Visit the Conservation Expo at the Rose Garden near the flamingo habitat to learn about the conservation of species commonly associated with the season. The L.A. Zoo and conservation partners will be on hand to share information about bat conservation, vulture/condor conservation, and more.
More to do at the Zoo!
Wandering Costume Characters — Come to the Children’s Zoo and get a photo with one of your favorite family-friendly Halloween characters from film and TV. Each day will feature characters from a different seasonal movie or show, so be sure to check back because you never know who you might run in to!
Inflatable Corn Maze — Get lost, or not so lost, in this new addition to the Boo at the L.A. Zoo experience for kids. Enter the maze (if you dare) and try to find your way out!
Additional Activities
Don’t miss the popular pumpkin and Halloween animal enrichment demonstrations. Schedule coming soon!
Get hauntingly good Halloween snaps at five decorated spots throughout the Zoo. Photo-ops are located at Selig Plaza, Marketplace, Children’s Zoo, Rose Garden, and Treetop Terrace.
Meet some of the LA. Zoo’s vultures and condors at the World of Birds Show Theater each Boo at the Zoo day at noon. Keepers will introduce some of these iconic species and demonstrate why vultures are a wildly needed by the environment, not just on Halloween.
See the L.A. Zoo’s premier reptile and amphibian exhibits and get a look at rare snakes, poisonous frogs, hairy arachnids, venomous lizards, and a whole lot more. No decorations required for this goose bump-inducing excursion!
Costume Policy
Adults and children are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes for their visit to the Zoo during our Boo at the L.A. Zoo trick-or-treating days. To allow for an enjoyable experience for everyone, we do not allow full face masks, weapons, obscenity, or anything that could cause disturbance to either patrons or animals.
Upper-Level Member Early Morning
L.A. Zoo members at the Family Deluxe level and above will have the opportunity to experience Boo at the L.A. Zoo before the Zoo opens to the public on Saturday, October 24 from 8AM to 10AM, with exclusive activities and animal experiences.
Trick-Or-Treat open at 8:00AM
Special Keeper Talks at 9:00AM, 9:30AM, and 10:00AM
Spooky Conservation Expo – Open at 8AM
LAIR – Open at 8AM
Give Kids Art Pop-Up Stop by Treetops Terrace for a pop-up Halloween art workshop hosted by Give Kids Art.
Sloomoo Institute Pop-Up Treetops Terrace becomes Slime HQ with special activities and giveaways.
To upgrade your support in order to attend, email membership@zoo.lacity.org. Please bring your membership card and valid photo ID for admission. Guest passes will not be honored for this event, which is for Family Deluxe members and higher. Thank you for your membership support!
Come Have a Spook-tacular Time!
Join us for an unforgettable Halloween experience for all ages!
Thank you to our event sponsors!
