Boo at the Zoo Nights
- When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 1 Government Dr., St. Louis, MO 63110
- Cost: $13 members, $16 non-members
Join us for our non-scary, kid-friendly Halloween event across our EXPANDED event footprint, now creeping up Historic Hill with more festive decorations and animals to see!
Please note, this is not a trick-or-treating event.
Tickets required for ages 2+. Free for children ages 0-23 months.
Parking is FREE in both Zoo parking lots (as available).
High demand is expected, and popular dates may sell out quickly. Tickets may be purchased online the night of the event (based on ticket availability). Tickets are valid only for the day and time noted. Tickets are nontransferable. Tickets are nonrefundable, except in the case of event cancellation. If you have questions, please contact Guest Relations at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at (314) 646-4797, option #2.
Select Nights, Oct. 9-30
Sensory-Friendly Night is Oct. 12
Included in event admission:
New to Boo: Primate House (Closes at 7:30 p.m.)
New to Boo: Dinoroarus (Last entry at 8:15 p.m.)
4D Theater, showing “Spookley’s 4D Jamboree” (Last entry at 8:15 p.m.)
Bayer Insectarium
Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium
Holekamp Aqua Tunnel at Sea Lion Sound
Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel
Stingrays at Caribbean Cove presented by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital (Last entry at 7:30 p.m.)
Open with an additional fee:
Emerson Zooline Railroad (One loop around; $3.95 for members; $4.95 for non-members; last entry at 8 p.m.)
Wild Explorer Virtual Reality Experience ($5; Last entry at 8:15 p.m.)
- Website: stlzoo.org
- Category: Holiday Events
All repeats 
