HallZOOween
So Much Fun, It’s Scary
HallZOOween is FREE with Zoo Admission! Guests will be treated to a day of fun at the Cincinnati Zoo! Help the Zoo go green, please bring your own treat bag!
- Trick or Treat Stations
- Special Animal Enrichment (Elephant Trek enrichment will not be occuring 10/20)
- Phil Dalton’s Theater of Illusion Shows at 1pm & 3pm
- Hogwarts Express Train Ride (Additional charge applies)
- Scare-ousel (additional charge applies)
What to Expect:
Animal Enrichment Schedule
Saturdays
Time | Place |
10:30am | Cheetah Encounter |
12:00pm | Cheetah Encounter |
1:00pm | Elephant Trek |
1:00pm | Bonobo – Jungle Trails |
1:30pm | Painted Dog Valley |
2:00pm | Reptile House |
2:00pm | Cougars – Cat Canyon |
3:00pm | Hippo Cove |
Sundays
Time | Place |
10:30am | Cheetah Encounter |
12:00pm | Cheetah Encounter |
12:30pm | Orangutan – Jungle Trails |
1:00pm | Elephant Trek |
1:00pm | Bonobo – Jungle Trails |
2:00pm | Savanna – Africa |
2:00pm | Reptile House |
2:00pm | Cougars – Cat Canyon |
3:00pm | Hippo Cove |
Costume Guide
Kids are encouraged to wear a costume during HallZOOween, but it is not required.
While we encourage creativity, we also value safety and good judgment. Please take a moment to read over our latest rules and regulations:
- Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.
- Guests who dress like characters may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other guests.
- Costumes may not include any toy or imitation weapon/firearm which substantially duplicates or can reasonably be perceived to be an actual firearm and/or weapon.
- Fantasy-style toys such as swords from Minecraft, lightsabers from Star Wars, etc., are permitted.
- Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another guest, including bow and arrows, axes, morning stars, ect.
- Inflatable costumes are only permitted for children under 12.
- Adults may wear costumes but we ask that they be family-friendly (not gory or scary).
- This event caters to small children. Adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover the face.
- The Zoo reserves the right to ask adults to remove costume masks.
- In addition to the standard Kanga’ Klimb guidelines….No loose-fitting costumes, accessories, or props may be worn on the course. This includes but is not limited to wigs, hats, capes, chains, robes, ect. No costumes that restrict movement or prevent the harnesses from properly fitting.
- Loose onesies, bulky costumes, or inflatables, are not allowed.
Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused entry into, and/or removed from the zoo unless his or her costume can be modified to meet the above standards.
Treat Station Sponsors
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Jack O’Lantern Glow
Get ready to experience Cincinnati’s newest fall tradition, Jack O’Lantern Glow, presented by Medpace, at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden! Select dates in October.
Jack O’ Lantern Glow is an immersive walkthrough experience with more than 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins and fall displays along a half-mile trail in the Zoo, making it the largest of its kind in the Tri-state area!
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