# Boo at the Zoo

> Event for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Oct 24 – Nov 1 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Where: Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
- Ages: All ages; trick-or-treat stations for kids ages 2-12
- Price: Mondays–Thursdays $19, Fridays–Sundays $23 for everyone ages 2+; under 2 free (ticket still required); parking $10
- Status: Sold out when last checked.
- Organizer: Nashville Zoo
- Official page: https://www.nashvillezoo.org/boo
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Nashville Zoo's evening Halloween event runs nightly through November 1. Children ages 2 to 12 collect treats at 10 trick-or-treat stations (a souvenir bag is included), and families walk among lit fall scenes and photo spots, meet costumed characters, play Carn-Evil carnival games in the Fall Fun Zone and listen to Storytime with the Old Oakley Tree. Animal shows run nightly at 5:45, 6:45 and 7:45 pm, the Scary-Go-Round carousel is free, and a costume parade at the Monster Mash DJ tent closes the evening around 8:30 pm. Kids can buy and paint a pumpkin at the pumpkin patch; the Ferris wheel, zip line and 4D theater cost extra. On Sunday, November 1 the event adds Día de los Muertos entertainment, activities and food. Advance tickets are required for every guest, including babies, because parking is limited, and it is a rain-or-shine event with no refunds. The zoo states the event is sold out and walk-ups cannot be accommodated, so only existing ticket holders can attend.

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