BOO! Nashville Zoo is back with its annual fall event Boo at the Zoo, running nightly from October 17 through November 1 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Guests can expect fall-themed scenes, trick-or-treating, special animal shows, a pumpkin patch, a dedicated Day of the Dead event on the final night and more.
Meet Ernie the Elf!
The family fall event kicks off with a special guest appearance from Keebler. Ernie the Elf will be at the Zoo for one night only to hand out treats and celebrate the launch of Keebler Spookie Fudge Stripes cookies.
This meet and greet is part of an ongoing partnership where guests have been able to participate in a scavenger hunt to locate striped animals and collect fun facts about their unique patterns for a chance to win a grand prize. Guests will be able to meet Ernie on Saturday, October 18 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Plus, a Día de los Muertos event!
Additionally, Boo at the Zoo will feature a Día de los Muertos event on Saturday, November 1. Visitors are invited to join the Zoo for a special night, as we team up with Conexión Américas to honor Día de los Muertos with themed entertainment, cultural activities, and opportunities to reflect on and celebrate loved ones who have passed. This one-night-only experience will feature vibrant additions to our regular Boo festivities, created in collaboration with community partners.
Event Details
- The event takes place Friday October 11 through October 31 nightly from 5 to 9 p.m.
- 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.
- Enjoy Storytime with the Old Oakley TreeGuest
- 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 ambassaor 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
- 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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