Zoo Boo 2024

Dress in costume and head to the Zoo for fall fun during their annual Zoo Boo event. (Photo courtesy of the Houston Zoo)

Enjoy fall festivities at the Zoo during Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding. Costumes are encouraged. Highlights include the Carved Pumpkins sponsored by Frost Bank, Pumpkin Tree sponsored by Proud Source, animal-themed Peek-a-Boo Pumpkins, the Pumpkin Lantern Tunnel between the lions and tiger exhibits, the spooktacular Scary-Go-Round, photo ops all over the Zoo, daily fall-themed enrichment for the animals, and more! New this year:

• Explore the Ghost Town located between Cypress Circle and the giraffe barn
• See Glowing Pumpkins near Flamingo Terrace
• Talking Pumpkins located in African Forest near the Arrival Building and at the end of Spooky Forest

Zoo Boo takes place frm Sept. 27 through Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with last entry at 4 p.m. (Note: The Zoo will be closing early for a private event on Sat., Oct. 19 at 3 p.m., with last entry at 2 p.m.) On select dates, hours will be extended to allow guests to experience the fun lights and spooky sparkle of Zoo Boo after hours.  

Zoo Boo After Hours Dates: Sept. 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 23-30, 5-9:30 p.m., last entry at 8 p.m.