Join Zoo Boise for the best family Halloween event in town! This year, Boo at the Zoo presented by Delta Dental of Idaho is happening for two days – Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30. There will be trick or treat candy stations, costume contests for all ages, vendors, photo ops, face painting, special Halloween themed treats for the zoo animals, and much more!
Pre-purchased tickets are not required. Annual members are always free (with pass and photo ID) and will have a special entrance gate. Members do not need tickets but do need to check in at the gate.
Boo at the Zoo Costume Regulations
Boo at the Zoo is a family event geared for children 0-12 years. Costumes are welcome and encouraged at this event, however, to ensure the safety of our guests and the well-being of our animals, some conditions apply:
-All costumes must be family friendly and may not be considered offensive.
Event entry is at the discretion of Zoo Boise staff. If found inappropriate, guests may be asked to remove costume or leave the zoo.
-If a costume is found to be agitating an animal or if a guest is intentionally disturbing any animals, a guest may be asked to leave.
-Any person reported as engaging with other guests in an inappropriate manner could be asked to leave, and if warranted law enforcement may be contacted.
-Guests over the age of 12 are prohibited from concealing their faces with a costume, mask, or accessories in any manner while visiting the zoo.
-Exception: Guests over 12 who are
participating in the official Zoo Boise
Costume Contest may cover their face
for the periods immediately prior to,
during, and immediately after the
contest.
-Exception: Medical masks which cover
the nose and mouth are acceptable.
-Zoo Boise management reserves the right to ask anyone to remove masks.
