Boo at the Zoo

Category: Event Calendar

Date and Time

• Sat, Oct 24, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25, 2026  9am - 4pm

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Boo at the Zoo
2026 Dates: October 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Boo at the Zoo presented by Georgia Natural Gas is Atlanta’s favorite family Halloween festival! Wake the Komodo dragon, gila monster and hooded vultures!
Boo at the Zoo is FREE for Zoo Atlanta Members and children under 3; FREE with general admission.

During the last three weekends of October from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., enjoy trick or treating, plenty of photo opportunities, themed entertainment and activities, costumed characters, and so much more. Costumes are welcome; please take a moment to read over our rules.

Boo at the Zoo is about creating special memories with the family, not necessarily to bring home the biggest haul of candy. Come for the candy but stay for the fun! This event is rain-or-shine; however, some activities may be delayed or canceled due to rain.

NEW FOR 2026: We’re expanding to a fifth day of Boo at the Zoo this year, and guess what? We’ll be hosting Boo at the Zoo on Halloween!

Entertainment and Activities:
– Kids’ Trick-or-Treat Lane: Visit booths along Trick or Treat Lane for some scary good treats! Kids can expect to visit about a dozen treat stations, collecting one piece of candy at each while supplies last. Note to grown-ups: Trick-or-treating is complimentary and designed for the kids.
– Kids’ Craft: Get into the spirit with a fun, Halloween-themed craft while supplies last.
– Carnival Games: Try your luck for a petrifying prize at our carnival games.
– Family-Friendly Performances: To be announced!
– Strolling Characters: You never know who you’ll run into! Keep an eye out for special characters roaming around the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Perfect for a photo-op!
– Decorations: Boo at the Zoo décor includes mostly friendly spooks!