St. Louis Zoo Kicks Off 'Boo At The Zoo' Nights Oct. 17

ST. LOUIS, MO — Things are about to get spooky at the St. Louis Zoo. Beginning Oct. 17, and continuing nightly through Oct. 30, the zoo will host Halloween-themed events featuring circus performers, interactive storytellers and educational stations where families can stop by to learn about some of the world’s creepier-looking animals. Parents are invited to bring their children in costume.

The zoo will close daily for all visitors at 4 p.m. and re-open from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for Boo at the Zoo events. Tickets are $6 for zoo members or $7 for non-members. Children under 2 get in free and kids under 12 will receive a $1 discount if they come in costume. Parking is free.

A Halloween-themed circus act is new for 2017. It does not include animals, but will feature juggling, stilt-walking and magic on stage at the Sea Lion Show Arena. Shows are offered twice nightly and are free with admission to Boo at the Zoo. Tickets are first come, first served.

Other events include an Instagram photo contest and a screening of “Happy Family 4D,” an animated film presented in 3-D with in-theater special effects. Three animal exhibits will be open during Boo at the Zoo, the Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium, the Emerson Children’s Zoo, and the Sea Lion Sound tunnel.

Events continue for Spooky Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with animal enrichment activities, live entertainment, crafts, and games. Admission to Spooky Saturday is free.

For more information, visit stlzoo.org/boo.

Photo provided by the St. Louis Zoo