Zoo Boo 2013

Houston’s largest family-friendly Halloween event is back at the Houston Zoo and better than ever! For more information:  http://www.houstonzoo.org/zooboo/

Saturdays and Sundays
October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Friday mornings
Oct 11, 18, and 25
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

We’re inviting all little ghouls and goblins to celebrate Halloween at the Houston Zoo with activities that are fun for the whole family. We encourage all kids to come dressed in their spookiest or prettiest Halloween costume!

Schedule of Activities

NEW FOR 2013: The Candy Cave*
John P. McGovern Children’s Zoo
No tricks, just treats! The bat cave is overflowing with larger-than-life candy! Feast your eyes on peppermints, candies, and lollipops bigger than your head! This is a Halloween treat you won’t want to miss.
*Candy in the Candy Cave is not edible.

Fiesta Mart Pumpkin Patch
Sponsored by Fiesta Mart
On the lawn between Elephants and Gerenuk
Zoo Boo will also once again feature the Fiesta Mart Pumpkin Patch. Little ghouls and goblins  can pick out their very own child-sized pumpkin (while supplies last) and paint it into a Halloween jack-o-lantern! Overflowing with pumpkins, this is also the perfect spot for photographs.

Monster Mural
Reflection Pool by the Tropical Bird House
Channel your inner artist and contribute to this monstrous coloring activity!

Monster Mashquerade
Saturdays and Sundays only
Reflection Pool
It’s a Zoo Boo Halloween bash just for kids!
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monster Music – Dance to the “thrilling” music with our children’s DJ.
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Costume Parade – Show off your spookiest or prettiest Halloween costume in our parade!

Tatzoo Parlors
Reflection Pool
Get your Zoo Boo temporary tattoo!

Candy Corner
Sponsored by Fiesta Mart
What’s Halloween without candy? Kids can trick or treat at these animal-themed “Candy Corner” booths throughout the Zoo, so bring your trick or treat bag and your sweet tooth! (Candy available while supplies last)

Festival of Fun
Enjoy a fall-festival experience at the game stations on Werler Lawn.

Zoo Boo Mystery Boxes
Duck Lake
Are you brave enough to feel what’s inside? Learn interesting animal facts as you try and guess what’s in the mystery box!

Rules for Zoo Boo

Zoo Boo is a family-friendly event; all costumes must be appropriate for all ages.

Adults must leave their face clearly visible at all times – adults in heavy makeup or masks will not be allowed into the Zoo.

Restricted items include but are not limited to:

• Weapons of any kind (swords, knives, galactic blasters, etc.)
• Fireworks of any kind
• Excessively gory or non-family friendly props or items
• Inflatable objects