Zoo Boo

OCTOBER 18, 19, 25, AND 26, 2025

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Trick or treat with the animals!

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!

**This event is FREE with admission!**

New this year, Zoo Boo is free with your zoo MEMBERSHIP, or included with PAID ADMISSION – Children (2 and under) free, Youth (3-17) $5, Adult (18-61) $9, Seniors (62+) $5. There is no extra ticket purchase necessary! As always, Veterans/Active Military/Active Military spouses and up to three family members receive FREE admission.

SPECIAL GUESTS

Sunday, Oct. 19 & 26

Snailblazers 1:30-3:00 p.m. at Explorer's Outpost

Saturday, Oct. 25 & Sunday, Oct. 26

Central New York Section of American Chemical Society

DAILY SCHEDULE

· 11 a.m. – Invertebrates Creature Chat (Upper Lobby)

· 11:30 a.m. – Amur Tiger Creature Chat (Wildlife Trail)

· 1:30 p.m. – Komodo Dragon Creature Chat (Social Building)

· 2:30 p.m. – Bird Keeper Chat (Outdoor Bird Weathering Yard)

Thank You To Our 2025 Zoo Boo Sponsors!

Supporting Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor

Exhibiting Sponsor

Exhibiting Sponsor

Thank You to our 2025 Exhibitors

Saturday, October 18
Carm's Doghouse
Leanna's Art Room
Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County
Ms. A-B Art
Onondaga County Public Libraries
Rose & Co. Permanent Jewelry
Short and Sweet Treats
The Write Kelly's

Sunday, October 19
Carm's Doghouse
Leanna's Art Room
Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County
Ms. A-B Art
Onondaga County Public Libraries
Rose & Co. Permanent Jewelry
Sweet Dreams are Baked of This
The Write Kelly's
Ugly Mugz

Saturday, October 25
Carm's Doghouse
CNY Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Alliance
Ginger's Story
Leanna's Art Room
Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County
Ms. A-B Art
Onondaga County Public Libraries
RavenHuff Acres

Sunday, October 26
Carm's Doghouse
Indian Imports
Leanna's Art Room
Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County
Mother Nature's Secret
Ms. A-B Art
Onondaga County Public Libraries
RavenHuff Acres
Sweet Dreams are Baked of This

Sponsorship Opportunities

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

Calling All Local Artisans and Businesses!

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]