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Boo at the San Francisco Zoo

October 23, 2014
Bring your family to Boo at the Zoo for incredible thrills and chills on Saturday, October 25 and 26 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm! San Francisco's favorite family-friendly Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo, is back at the San Francisco Zoo! From 11 am to 3 pm, kids of all ages are invited to don their costumes* and come search for special Boo candy treat stations throughout the Zoo. Casper the Friendly Ghost will be on hand to take photos with all of his devoted fans. Puppet shows, magic shows, bounce houses and crafting tables will entertain kids at the Elinor Friend Playground. For those who dare, jaw-dropping wonders lurk behind every corner on the Haunted Nature Trail. Special "Spooky Specimens" Wild Walks will take place on each day (pre-registration required) and the Insect Zoo will host its very own Creepy Crawly Critter Adventure. Of course, all are invited to watch the animals enjoy tasty holiday-themed treats and wellness activities during the annual Pumpkin Stomp & Chomp. All activities are free with paid Zoo admission and kids wearing costumes get $1 off admission. For a complete schedule of activities, visit www.sfzoo.org.

Activities include:
  • NEW! Stop in to see the Nature Connects LEGO exhibit inside the Pachyderm Building
  • Candy Treat Stations located throughout the Zoo: Nature Trail, Giraffe Barn, Greenie's Conservation Corner, Hippo, Grizzly Gulch, Australian Walkabout
  • Make-a-Memory take-home crafts
  • Pumpkin Stomp & Chomp: Watch the animals enjoy tasty holiday-themed treats and wellness activities
  • Haunted Nature Trail
  • Creepy Crawly Critter Adventures at the Insect Zoo
All activities are free with paid San Francisco Zoo admission. Kids wearing costume* get $1 off admission. Members get in free every day! For questions, please call (415) 753-7080.

*Please note that the Zoo requests that trick-or-treaters not wear rubber masks as they may frighten the animals.