Smithsonian's Boo at the Zoo 2019

The spooky season is almost here! Kids can go trick-or-treating at the wildest spot in town during Boo at the Zoo. Celebrate Halloween early with more than 40 treat stations, animal demonstrations, a dance party and kids’ karaoke. This frightfully fun evening is a magical time for the whole family.

Superheroes, zombies and princesses will all enjoy:

• A commemorative Boo at the Zoo trick-or-treat bag
• 40+ treat stations
• A dance party and kids' karaoke
• The chance to meet Frankenpanda and Count Pandula
• After-hours access to animal houses and exhibits, including:
  • Small Mammal House
  • Reptile Discovery Center
  • Think Tank
  • Great Cats Circle
  • Elephant Community Center
  • Kids' Farm
  • Asia Trail (David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat will be closed)
• Zoo education stations
• Rides on the Speedwell Conservation Carousel (additional charge)
• A sensory space in the Think Tank classroom for guests with sensory processing disabilities to take a quiet break from trick-or-treating

TICKET INFORMATION

• Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) members: $20
• Non-members: $30

Tickets go on sale to FONZ members Thursday, Sept. 5, and to non-members Thursday, Sept. 12.

See Boo at the Zoo's website for details!

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