ZooBoo

Oct 17
Friday, October 17, 2025 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

October 17-18
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at ZooBoo, October 17-18! Join us for a weekend full of family fun, candy, and Halloween excitement for all ages.

Every year, the Great Plains Zoo thrills kids and adults alike with ZooBoo, a Halloween extravaganza! With plenty of spooktacular fun to be had, there's something for everyone.

  • Exploration of the entire Great Plains Zoo campus, with free-flowing movement!
  • A trick-or-treat experience at the Zoo!
  • Hundreds of painted and carved pumpkins!
  • ‘Sensory Hour’ exclusively from 10 - 11 am on Saturday, October 18 for those with sensory needs!

Friday, October 17 (5 - 9 pm)

  • 5 pm: Zoo open to VIP Early Access ticket holders
    • Ages 2 - 12 receive a free glow stick and SFZA logo bag to collect treats in!
  • 6 pm: ZooBoo open to general public
  • 5 - 8:30 pm: DJ in the Plaza
  • 5 - 9 pm: Vendor trick-or-treat stations
  • 9 pm: ZooBoo closes

Saturday, October 18 (10 am - 9 pm)

  • 10 - 11 am: Sensory Hour
  • 11 am: ZooBoo open to general public
  • 11 am - 2 pm: DJ in the Plaza
  • 11 am - 2 pm: Characters from Simply Ever After
  • 3 - 6 pm: Characters from Simply Ever After
  • 5 - 7:30 pm: DJ in the Plaza
  • 7 - 7:30 pm: 'Thriller' Zombie Dancers in the Plaza
  • 7:30 pm: Popcorn in the Plaza & Picnic Shelter
  • 7:45 - 8:30 pm: SD Aerial Fire Show
  • 10 am - 7 pm: Vendor trick-or-treat stations
  • 9 pm: ZooBoo closes

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