Gather your ghoulfriends, little ghosts, and goblins for this fun-filled family event. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that's perfect for family photo ops. All ages are in for a fang-tastic time, and the kids will leave with a sweet treat.

Boo! at the Zoo Activities

- Howl-O-Scenes Photo Spot at the Nature Stage

- Boo! at the Zoo Photo Spots: giant inflatables, photo frames, peekboards, and more!

- "Crazed Maize" Corn Maze on the West Mall (from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

- Creepy Carousel*

- Pumpkins to the Animals at 10:30 a.m. (see location schedule below)

- Zoo Chats each day of Boo! at the Zoo at:
      -- 11 a.m. screech owl at Hamill Family Play Zoo
      -- 11:30 a.m. snake at Feather and Scales
      -- 1 p.m. raven at Hamill Family Play Zoo
      -- 3:30 p.m. Rodrigues fruit bat at Australia House

- A sweet treat as you exit (from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
 
While there will not be a costume contest, showing off your creative costumes is encouraged! Please note: guests over the age of 13 are not permitted in the zoo wearing full-body costumes with their head covered at any time. This is to avoid confusion with Brookfield Zoo costume characters and for the safety of all guests.
 
Pumpkins to Animal Schedule includes:

October 8: capybara at Pachyderm House

October 9: polar bears and brown bear at Great Bear Wilderness

October 15: goats at Hamill Family Wild Encounters

October 16: sloth bears and big cats

October 22: western lowland gorillas in Tropic World: Africa

October 23: polar bears and brown bear at Great Bear Wilderness
 
*Separate fees apply

All activities are weather dependent and schedules/programming is subject to change.

Date:

October 8-23, 2022

Location:

Brookfield Zoo,
3300 Golf Road,
Brookfield, IL 60513.

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