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Presented by Frisch’s Big Boy, October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, & 25-26

CINCINNATI – Little ghouls and boys can enjoy FOUR spooktacular weekends of fun.  Don’t miss HallZOOween, presented by Frisch’s Big Boy, October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, and 25-26, from Noon – 5 p.m. at the Cincinnati Zoo & BOO-tanical Garden.  Children (12 and under) can fill up their treat bags as they trick-or-treat through the Zoo. Families can help the Zoo Go Green and bring their own treat bag! Along the way, visitors will also encounter special animal activities.

Little monsters can get their fingers painted or get a cool tattoo in the Zoo’s Beauty Shop of Horrors or witness one of the area’s best magical entertainers – Phil Dalton’s Theater of Illusion.  Not only will he play tricks on your minds with his illusions but he will also play tricks on your eyes with his sleight of hand. The show takes place each Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Wings of Wonder Theater.

The always popular, Search for the Golden Frisch’s Big Boy, is back again this year!  Two golden big boy statues will be hidden around the Zoo each day of Hallzooween. The two lucky visitors that find them will receive a Frisch’s and Cincinnati Zoo prize package, valued at $150. Guests will also enjoy the 4-D Experience of The Curse of Skull Rock and Grizzly’s playing in the Zoo’s Special FX 4-D Theater! (There is an additional cost for this attraction.)

While at the Zoo, visitors will also enjoy Special Animal Encounters, Halloween Animal Meet & Greets, Hogwarts Express Train Rides and the Scare-ousel.

HallZOOween, presented by Frisch’s Big Boy, takes place from Noon – 5 p.m. and is FREE with Zoo Admission.