Rosamond Gifford Zoo

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Baby Patas Monkeys Sisu and Mushu viewing hours will be 10:15-11:00am and 2:00-2:45pm daily in the Animal Health Center

Zoo Boo

Advance Sale Tickets:

Members $7 | General Admission $8

Day Of Tickets:

Members $8 | General Admission $9

Trick or treat with the animals!

Saturdays and Sundays in October 

Join us for a "kooky-not-spooky" daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo transforms into a hauntingly fun destination for the whole family with trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal encounters, keeper chats, games, activities, photo ops and costume parade! So, wear your costumes and bring your treat bags for this fall-favorite event! 

Themed Weekends: TBD

 

 


Zoo Boo Birthday Party Package

Zoo Boo Birthday Party Picture

FOR CHILDREN 2 AND UP

Saturdays and Sundays

10 a.m. | Noon

12 guest minimum (including 2 adults). Must reserve two weeks in advance. Full payment due at booking. Additional package price is $32 per child. Max capacity is 15 children with 15 adults. Package does not include food/drinks for attending adults. Additional pizza and beverages for adults can be ordered in advance. 

Your party includes:

  • Private party space for 1.5 hours
  • (2) 16" round 8-slice cheese pizzas and (1) 16" round 8-slice pepperoni pizza
  • All paper products and utensils
  • Apple juice boxes and water
  • Scooped Ice cream cups
  • Group craft
  • Special gift for the birthday child
  • FREE ZOO ADMISSION! 
  • ZOO BOO tickets for up to 12 attending children.

Guest may bring their own cake and/or store-bought treats. Please note: No balloons or piñatas allowed.


Download a social story that outlines the Zoo Boo experience before your arrival

Social stories help set the expectations for the event in a simple text and visual format. These stories are designed to benefit individuals who are neurodivergent but are also beneficial to anyone wanting to know more about what to expect at an event.

DOWNLOAD PDF


2023 Exhibitors


Calling All Food Vendors!

Food Vendor Photo

Interested in being part of this exciting event? Please fill out the attached application and return it to the Development Office at [email protected] or [email protected]. Space is limited and vendors will be accepted based on menu varieties within the event.

APPLY TODAY!


Calling All Local Artisans and Businesses!

Exhibitor App Image

Friends of the Zoo is offering a great opportunity for local artisans and businesses to participate in Zoo Boo.

To apply - download and fill out the pdf form below. Please return completed application form to Olivia Fottrell, Development Associate at [email protected]

APPLY TODAY!

** Please submit your logo and website with your application. **

For more information, please contact Development Associate Olivia Fottrell at [email protected] or (315) 435-8511 x8518


Sponsorship Opportunities

Zoo Boo Sponsorship Packet Cover
Download Sponsorship Packet
Download Sponsorship Packet

For more information, to sponsor or participate, please contact Heidi Strong, Director of Development at [email protected] or (315) 435-8511 x8526


Thank You To Our 2023 Zoo Boo Sponsors!

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