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Bring the ghouls and boys for sweet treats and amazing feats!

CINCINNATI, OH (October 29, 2021) – The last day to enjoy Cincinnati Zoo & BOO-tanical Garden’s HallZOOween, presented by T-Mobile, is this Sunday, October 31.  Kanga’ Klimb Adventure Course and the Kroger Cheetah Encounter also wind down this weekend, so get ready to pack in the fun this Saturday and Sunday.

“We couldn’t have Treat Stations last year, and families, especially the kids, really love to “trick-or-treat” through the Zoo,” said Cincinnati Zoo’s special events manager, Kim Denzler. “Everyone is glad to see those back again, including the volunteers who enjoy interacting with all the kids and seeing their costumes.”

HallZOOween festivities happen from noon – 5 p.m. on October 30 and 31 and is FREE with Zoo admission.  Tickets for Kanga’ Klimb are available at the ropes course from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visitors can catch the final Cheetah Encounters this Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Noon.

The Zoo opens at 10 a.m.  Members can enjoy Early Entry at 9 a.m. (through 10/31) and discounts on food and retail.  Memberships are on sale now!

Notes for next week:

• The train will not be running, due to yearly maintenance, November 1 – 5.
• Discovery Forest, home of The Oliver Nicholson Memorial Sloth Habitat, will reopen on November 1.
• Zoo hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for all visitors.  No Early Entry for members.