Release Date: September 29,2026
Boo at the Akron Zoo returns this October
September 29, 2026, AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zoo’s popular Halloween event, Boo at the Akron Zoo, returns. The non-scary event runs on Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 10-11, 17-18 and 24-25, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
The zoo will be decorated in different themed areas, such as Halloween Town, Witch’s Lair and, a new area, Día de los Muertos. There will be character meet and greets, a monster show and fun games. The trick-or-treating tradition continues in the Enchanted Candy Trail.
Guests of all ages are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes, but adults are prohibited from covering their face with costume masks, mascot heads or face paint.
The Akron Zoo participates in the Teal Pumpkin Project, which provides non-food options for any guest with food allergies. Guests can request a Teal Pumpkin treat at each station.
Tickets are available at akronzoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo. Treater tickets range from $16 – $20 and non-member observers are $13 – $17. Akron Zoo member observers are free but do require a ticket. Infants under two years of age who do not wish to trick-or-treat are also free.
Zoothing Boo at the Zoo is on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. During this special time, guests with different abilities will be able to trick-or-treat and enjoy the activities without loud noises and crowds before the zoo opens for Boo at the Zoo general admission. Tickets are separate from general admission, and a limited number are available to help control crowd sizes. Zoothing Boo tickets are available at akronzoo.org/zoothing-boo-at-the-zoo.
Boo at the Akron Zoo is presented by Acme Fresh Market.
The Akron Zoo is open 361 days a year. Off-season hours begin Oct. 1 and are 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission rates are $11 – $21. Children under two are free and parking is free. For more information visit www.akronzoo.org or call (330) 375-2550.
Founded in 1953, the Akron Zoo is a non-profit, world conservation zoo with more than 2,000 animals from around the world. Located just west of Downtown Akron, the zoo strives to connect your life to wildlife while inspiring lifelong learning and conservation action. The Akron Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats.