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CINCINNATI, OH (October 24, 2024) – It’s the final weekend for HallZOOween at the Cincinnati Zoo, presented by General Electric Credit Union! Get into the Halloween spirit at this family-friendly fall event on October 26-27 that features treat stations, animal pumpkin enrichment, photo opportunities, and festive fun from noon – 5 p.m.  

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Ghouls and boys can ride the Hogwarts Express, presented by Huntington Bank, and the Scare-ousel, presented by Furniture Fair, be amazed by Phil Dalton’s Theater of Illusion shows, and try some fall-themed foods. Guests can visit their favorite animals and see them enjoy pumpkins and Halloween-themed enrichment. Back by popular demand, Fiona statues will be hidden throughout the Zoo! Find the Fiona statues to see what she dressed up as for Halloween.  

       HallZOOween is FREE with Zoo Admission! Kids are encouraged to get into the holiday spirit and wear a costume. Please bring your own treat bag! 

     New this year: get a preview during the day of Jack O’Lantern Glow, presented by MedPace, the Zoo’s newest fall tradition. See 5,500 hand-carved pumpkins that will light up a trail at the Zoo at night through October 31. This is an after-hours ticketed event. Discounts available for members.  

The Zoo opens daily at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Cincinnati Zoo members enjoy early entry at 9 a.m. DID YOU KNOW…. You pay more than $10 less per ticket, on select days, when you purchase tickets online!  That’s a $40 savings for a family of 4!