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Boo at the Zoo
- When
- Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM–6:00 PMSaturdays and Sundays only, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Where
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (Adventure Cove)4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065Open in Google Maps ↗
- Ages
- Guests of all ages are welcome to wear costumes
- Cost
- Boo at the Zoo is included with Zoo Admission.
- Organizer
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 17 · Sun, Oct 18 · Sat, Oct 24 · Sun, Oct 25
Merry-not-scary Halloween celebration in the Zoo's Adventure Cove region on weekends: Trick or Treat Trail with 11 candy stops and two teal pumpkin (candy alternative) stations, Rave at the Grave DJ dance party, giant pumpkin carving, character meet-and-greets, Imaginarium Fun House, hay maze and Halloween Hoedown. Costumes welcome within the Zoo's costume policy (no gore, no face-covering for adults, no weapons).
Register on the official site ↗Published details checked online. Contact responsiveness and live booking availability have not been confirmed.
What was checked & what still needs confirmation
Event page lists 'October 3 & 4 | October 10 & 11 | October 17 & 18 | October 24 & 25' without a year; weekdays match 2026 and the site's hours page groups Boo dates under 2026 hours. Only remaining weekends listed. Note October daily hours page says 10am-5pm while Boo page says 10-6.