Overview
Your Family-Favorite Fall Tradition is Back at the Detroit Zoo!
Oct. 4-5, 10-12, 17-19 & 24-26 | 4-9:30 p.m.
Gather your little goblins — Zoo Boo, presented by Corewell Health Children’s, returns this October!
Bring your reusable bag, enjoy trick-or-treating at the Zoo and get ready for a full lineup of family-friendly entertainment, character meet-and-greets and seasonal fun at every turn.
As the sun sets, watch as the Zoo comes alive with glowing “fun-kins,” elaborate, illuminated décor and displays, costumed performers and nonstop fall festivities — all included with your ticket.
What to expect:
- Treat stations throughout the front half of the Zoo
- Illuminated displays that come alive at night
- Live strolling performers and interactive entertainment
- Hands-on learning opportunities
- Halloween-themed face painting (available for purchase)
- Themed photo stops to capture the moment
- Character meet-and-greets and family-friendly Halloween vibes
- Seasonal market experience by Blake’s with fresh cider and donuts for purchase (20% of proceeds support conservation)
Upcoming Dates
- Oct 10
- Oct 11
- Oct 12
- Oct 17
- Oct 18
- Oct 19
- Oct 24
- Oct 25
- Oct 26
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