October is coming and that can only mean one thing—Boo at the Zoo is almost here! For 21 nights you can enjoy spooky season surrounded by goblins, super heroes, and all of your favorite Nashvillians, both four-legged and winged.
Boo at the Zoo : Nashville Zoo
October 11th-31st from 5pm-9pm nightly, come enjoy special animal shows as well as fall-themed activities and plenty of treats. Go trick-or-treating for candy at multiple stations that will be set up along the zoo’s pathway. This year you can enjoy several new attractions, as well as time-tested favorites, including the following noted on their website:
- NEW: Take in the views from our 45-foot Ferris Wheel, available for purchase
- NEW: Immerse yourself in the magic of Storytime with the Old Oakley Tree
- Explore spooktacular scenes, enchanting straw creatures, and photo ops throughout the Zoo
- Free spins on the Scary-Go-Round Carousel
- Catch special animal shows nightly at 5:45, 6:45, & 7:45 PM
- 10 trick-or-treat stations for kids ages 2-12 (souvenir bag included!)
- Meet costumed characters, explore the Fall Fun Zone, and test your luck at Carn-Evil Carnival Games
Tickets are required for everyone 2 years old and up. Fridays through Sundays they will run $23 per person, and Mondays – Thursdays they are $19. All children under 2 years old are free, but they are still required to have a ticket reservation for entry. Members, you can enjoy $3 off per ticket! Parking is $8 for non-members and free for active Zoo members. Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.
A note on costumes: The Zoo wants visitors of all ages to dress up! They do ask that adults who wear costumes not to wear masks or anything too scary. You’re there for the kids, afterall!
Don’t miss this long-lived and beloved Nashville Halloween tradition! To purchase your tickets, head here. Start planning your costume!
