During ZooBoo at the Indianapolis Zoo, families can go trick-or-treating, join a potions class and explore Halloween activities, along with seasonal twists on rides and animals enjoying the cooler weather. Costumes are encouraged, and children 12 and under may wear masks or full face paint.
ZooBoo is free for members and included with regular zoo admission.
What to Expect:
- ZooBoo Village and Leeward Manor, where the silly-not-spooky Leeward Sisters guide kids on an enchanted adventure and Aunt Clara Voyant’s magic tree reveals each guest’s mystic animal match
- Elephant Pumpkin Smash, with elephants stomping, smashing and snacking on giant pumpkins
- A potions class with Magnificent Mixie or Professor Pumpkin in the Potions Pathway near the International Chimpanzee Complex
- Adoptable kittens from IndyHumane at Black Cat Curios in ZooBoo Village; kittens stay at the zoo until ZooBoo ends before joining their adoptive families
- Seasonal food, including wicked tots and graveyard nachos, from 2 p.m. to close
Sensory-Friendly Days:
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, music and lights are reduced throughout the zoo starting at 2 p.m. Lights stay on during the dolphin presentation, with music and sound turned down. Free sensory bags are available daily on request at the Visitor’s Service Center, and quiet rooms are open for guests.
ZooBoo Hours:
- Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday | 2 to 7 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday | 2 to 9 p.m.
- No ZooBoo on Mondays or Tuesdays