POWELL, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced the details for its annual Boo at the Zoo Halloween events this year.
The dates for this year's activities are Oct. 11-13, Oct. 18-20 and Oct. 25-27.
The hours will be:
- Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Zoo opens at 10 a.m., Boo at the Zoo festivities start at 5 p.m.)
- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This year's Boo at the Zoo festivities include:
- Cali Sea Lion’s Halloween Harbor (new)
- Animal presentations (select times)
- Lil’ Boo Character Fun House
- Trick or Treat Trail
- Henry’s Character Craze Hay Maze
- Community Dance Performers (select dates)
- Magical Pumpkin Seek-n-Find (new)
- Jessie’s Jack-O-Lantern Journey
- Character Ambassador appearances
- Giant Pumpkin Carving (Live demonstrations every Saturday during Boo at the Zoo)
- Zoo Boo Choo-Choo train ride through Vertebrate Village
- Pumpkin Smash Enrichment Day, presented by Nationwide (Oct. 12 only)
- Other themed areas, rides, and attractions (fees may apply)
Guests are encouraged to wear costumes, but there are restrictions and requirements. More information on that, as well as a schedule of activities, can be read here.
Tickets can be purchased here.
