10/30/2010, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Boo at the Zoo
Join Zoo Boise for the best Halloween event in town! Saturday, October 30th we'll have costumed characters passing out candy, costume contests for all ages, bat toss, pumpkin patch photos, face painting, and, of course, the zoo!
The zoo will be open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, with last admission at 4:30 pm. Admission is $6.50 for adults, $3.75 for children (4-11), $4.00 for seniors (62 & over) and free for children (3 & under). Friends of Zoo Boise Annual Pass holders may enter for free (with pass and photo id) and have a special entrance gate!
Costume ContestThe Boo at the Zoo Costume Contest is an opportunity for kids of all ages to show off their costumes on the main stage of the zoo. A panel of 3 judges will rate the costumes based on creativity, originality, and uniqueness. Gory or inappropriate costumes are discouraged.
Contest Schedule:11:00 under 1 1:30 8-11 yrs. 3:30 8 & up
11:30 1-2 yrs. 2:00 12& up
12:00 3-4 yrs. 2:30 2 & under
12:30 5-7 yrs. 3:00 3-7 yrs.
Zoo Boise has partnered with
ECO.CELL to raise money and help the environment by promoting cell phone collection. Bring your old cell phones to Boo at the Zoo and receive a prize. By participating in this program you will be helping raise money for valuable conservation programs, keeping toxins out of landfills, as well as protecting habitat for endangered species.
What a Treat!
Boo at the Zoo is also a time for local organizations to inform the visitors about their work.Click here for
booth application or
handout application as well as rules and regulations.