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HallZOOween, Presented by Frisch’s Big Boy, October 8-9, 15-16 & 22-23

CINCINNATI – Calling all little ghouls and boys, don’t miss HallZOOween, presented by Frisch’s Big Boy, October 8-9, 15-16 & 22-23, from Noon – 5 p.m. at the Cincinnati Zoo & BOO-tanical Garden.  Children (12 and under) are encouraged to dress up in their wildest costumes and fill up their goodie bag as they trick-or-treat through the Zoo. Help the Zoo Go Green and bring your own goodie bag!  Along the way, you may encounter Pumpkin Pandemonium – the Zoo’s animal version of trick-or-treating.

The Search for the Golden Frisch’s Big Boy is also back for 2011!  Two golden big boy statues will be hidden somewhere in Zoo each day of HallZOOween.  The two lucky visitors that find them will get to choose from a Frisch’s prize package or a Cincinnati Zoo prize package, both valued at $150.  All 12 winners will be automatically registered to win the Grand Prize – a behind the scenes tour of the Cincinnati Zoo (value: priceless)!

Your little goblins can get their fingers painted or get a cool Zoo tattoo in the Beauty Shop of Horrors, sponsored by SuperCuts.  The Zoo also invites guests to experience one of the area’s best magical entertainers – Phil Dalton’s Theater of Illusion.  He will play tricks on your minds and your eyes. The show takes place each Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Wings of Wonder Theater.  In addition Zoo guests will also enjoy Giant Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations, Frisch’s Pumpkin Patch, Halloween Animal Meet & Greets, spooktacular Train Rides and the Scare-ousel.

Don’t miss The Wizard of Oz 4-D Experience playing in the Zoo’s Special FX 4-D Theater!  This beloved classic becomes a modern adventure in The Wizard of Oz 4-D Experience.  Newly restored in digital 3-D with added special effects, be swept along with Dorothy as a powerful tornado transports you on an unforgettable adventure to the magical Land of Oz (There is an additional cost for this attraction.)  (TM & © Turner Entertainment Co. Judy Garland as Dorothy from THE WIZARD OF OZ. (s10))

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