October 23, 24, and 25
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Boo at the Zoo is the wildest trick-or-treat in town! Princesses, superheroes, kid-wizards, and other costumed guests are invited to join us at the 11th annual Boo at the Zoo. There’s no safer or more exciting way for families with children ages two to 12 to enjoy Halloween.
So get ready for tasty candy, delicious snack foods, and other special treats from more than 40 treat stations. Plus, animal encounters, keeper talks, and festive decorations are yours to enjoy.
This is one Halloween party you won't want to miss!
Boo at the Zoo takes place rain or shine.
Tickets
FONZ members: $15 | Nonmembers: $25
Members may buy a maximum of six tickets at the member price.
FONZ members may buy tickets now.
Nonmembers will be able to buy tickets beginning September 3.
Join FONZ to buy tickets now with the member discount.
All adults and children ages two and older require tickets. Kids under two are free. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-replaceable.
How to Get to the Zoo
We encourage you to take Metro to the Zoo. FONZ will provide a shuttle between the Zoo and the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station every 20 minutes. Parking near the Zoo is very limited. Pedestrians may enter the Zoo through the Connecticut Avenue or Harvard Street entrance. Directions to the Zoo
Parking
Parking at the Zoo is very limited. Parking passes will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis as follows:
- With an order of one to five tickets, you will receive one parking pass.
- With an order of six tickets or more, you will receive two parking passes.
Night of the Living Zoo
Why should kids have all the fun? Join us for our new adult Halloween bash, Night of the Living Zoo! Wear your best costume while enjoying the National Zoo by moonlight. Experience bone-chilling and mind-boggling performance art including palm readers, fire eaters, talking bats, and illusionists. Dance to the wicked tunes of national touring artist Soulive. Get the details.
Halloween Safety
Safe Kids USA and FedEx share tips on how to keep kids safe on Halloween. Read more.
Thank You to Our Treat Donors
Berliner Specialty Distributors, Crispy Green, Dolci Gelati, Gifford's Ice Cream & Candy Co., Go Mambo Tour, Goetze's Candy Company, Inc., Herr Foods Inc., Kiwi Magazine, Krispy Kreme, Midlantic Vending, Newman's Own, Panda Licorice, Quaker Oats, Snikiddy Snacks, Summit Entertainment/Allied Advertising, Turkey Hill Ice Cream, Utz Quality Foods, and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Sponsor the Event or Donate Treats
Interested in sponsoring Boo at the Zoo or distributing product samples to nearly 20,000 people? Sponsors receive recognition on all event materials, including cable television spots, invitations, programs, in-park banners, print ads, member newsletter, website, and more. Treat donors receive booth space at the event to distribute products, and recognition in the event program and invitation. For more information about sponsorship and product distribution only, contact
Jackie Vinick at 
202.633.3046
or
by email.
Please note: This event is not peanut-free. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee that traces of nuts are not present in food products available at the event.
