Boo at the NC Zoo!
- When: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205
- Cost: $10 for guests and Zoo member guests; $8 for Zoo members, Extra cost in addition to Zoo admission
Get your kids ready for the beloved Boo at the North Carolina Zoo! This annual, family-friendly Halloween event serves sweet treats and more, perfect for kids 4-12. Dress up your little ones to enter fun costume contests, enjoy trick or treating along the Africa loop, and have a howling good time with festive games in the Africa Amphitheater.
Please do not bring outside pumpkins, Halloween bags, or other outside containers for trick-or-treating. With your wristband, you will receive an official Boo Bag to collect candy.
Schedule:
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Trick or Treating on the pathways of the Zoo on the Africa Loop
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Games, face painting, craft, entertainment at the Africa Amphitheater (Activities pause during costume contest at 12 p.m.)
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Boo Sensory/Quiet Area at Oak Hill Picnic Area with activities and prizes
12 p.m. Costume Contest
3 p.m. Costume Contest
- Website: www.nczoo.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Costume Contest Age Groups:
݀0-5 years
݀6-12 years
݀13 years and up
݀Themed Family or Group participants
If you need it, please enjoy the Boo Quiet Sensory Area at Oak Hill. This special space is designed for children/adults who may need a break from the busy event environment. Families will find a calm, welcoming area with a few activities tailored to provide a more comfortable experience.
Back again this year, thanks to our friends at Sexton Farms, we’ll have a Pumpkin Patch. Each guest with a wristband can take home one small pumpkin, while supplies last.
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