Spooky season is approaching and fall festivities are brewing! Nashville Zoo is back with its annual Boo at the Zoo, running nightly from October 11 through October 31 from 5 to 9 p.m.
This year the family friendly fall event will run for three weeks and will have a brand-new Ferris Wheel for guests to enjoy.
Boo at the Zoo will feature magically lit scenes and enchanting giant straw creatures around the Zoo where the community can enjoy fall-themed activities, special animal shows, plenty of treats and more. Learn more below:
Boo at the Zoo Details
- All ages welcome
- Most of the animals like to go to bed early, but a few favorites like to stay up late. You can see flamingos, tigers, and the Unseen New World until 8:30 pm.
- NEW! 45′ Ferris Wheel rides are available for purchase
- NEW! Enjoy Storytime with the Old Oakley Tree
- Guest can enjoy spooktacular tunes on the Monster Mash Dance Floor
- Attendees get free rides on the Scary-Go-Round Carousel
- Boo at the Zoo guests can watch some of the Zoo’s ambassador animals demonstrate their natural abilities at Halloween-themed animal shows taking place nightly at 5:45, 6:45 and 7:45 pm.
- Families can meet Gourdon the Talking Pumpkin over weekend dates for some classic jokes
- All kids have the chance to stop at 10 trick-or-treat stations and kids ages 2-12 can receive a souvenir bag
- Guests can meet their favorite costumed characters
- Visit the Pumpkin Patch to purchase and paint a pumpkin to take home
- The Jungle Gym is closed but you can still monkey around at the Fall Fun Zone and Carn-Evil Carnival Games
For a full schedule of the event and know-before-you-go information, please visit nashvillezoo.org/boo.
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