2025 October Buzz

Zoo Boo Is Sneaking Up

For Zoo Boo, presented by Lippert, we’re open October 17-19 and 24-26 (2-9 on Fridays and Saturday, 10-5 on Sundays) for all the Halloween fun! Trick or treat, ride the Haunted Train, feed the giraffes, grab a butterbeer, and so much more!

NEW THIS YEAR, meet your favorite characters from movies and books during our themed weekends! The first week will be Heroes and Princesses, and the second weekend will be Witches and Wizardry. It's too much fun to miss!

Don’t forget, the Zoo is only open for Zoo Boo on October 17-19 and 24-26.

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Crafting With The Creatures

Join us October 12 to celebrate fall by painting with ambassador animals! Meet a cool animal and learn about them while they engage in painting enrichment, a great way for them to engage with new textures and smells. You’ll get one of their works of art to put your finishing touches on. Crafting With The Creatures also has cookies and punch, so you can really enjoy your experience!

This program is 2 to 4 pm. It’s $25 per adult (15-61), $20 per senior (62+), $15 per child (3-14), and ages 0-2 are free. Zoo Members receive a 10% discount.

A New Kudu

We were delighted to welcome a greater kudu calf on September 8. She’s the third calf born to mother Neva and father Tumaini.

It took her a few weeks, but she’s been bravely exploring the kudu yard with her mom and brother, Katavi. She doesn’t have a name yet, but we’ll announce it on our social media when she does. Keep an eye out!

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Spooooooky Trivia

Zoo Trivia is back! This month, it’s October 29 from 6-8 pm. Proceeds will go to support eastern massasauga rattlesnake conservation, an important local species. Questions will include trivia about creepy crawlies, creatures of the night, cryptids, and general spooky trivia. This month, we’ll also have a nacho bar and other food and drinks for sale!

Tickets are $15 per person, and teams can be 2-8 people.

Fall Zoo Hours

The Zoo is currently open from 10 am to 5 pm through October 31, except for Zoo Boo.

Our hours switch to 10 am to 4 pm from November 1-23. Giraffe feeding will also shift to 11 am to 3 pm.