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October 08, 2018

Take little trick-or-treaters to Boo at the Zoo this October

Back for three weekends, with an added treat – admission for kids is $10

Family-Friendly Halloween
Carroll - The Philadelphia Zoo Thom Carroll/PhillyVoice

A family takes a photo at the Philadelphia Zoo.

This October, kids are invited to dress in a Halloween costume to go on a trick or treat safari through the Philadelphia Zoo. 

Boo at the Zoo will take place Saturdays and Sundays, from Oct. 13 through Oct. 28.


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Families can visit the animals, play in the hay bale maze and pose for a picture in front of a pumpkin wall.

The educational "Extinction Graveyard" will also be open, where visitors will learn about the extinction of species around the world.

During the Halloween event, admission to the zoo is only $10 for children age 2 to 11. Adult admission for October is $24.95.


Boo at the Zoo

Saturdays and Sundays, from Oct. 13 through Oct. 28
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | $10 zoo admission for children
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104


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