Boo at the Zoo (2026)

Oct. 1–4, 8–11, 15–18, 22–25 & 29–30 Nightly 5–9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m. * Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7 (details below) Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) * Join us for the sweetest party in town! Boo at the Zoo features trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under, rides, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years, this party experience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the scary. Tickets Required Tickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (EST) Louisville Zoo Members $8.50 Buy Online Non-members $14.25 Buy Online Age 2 and Under FREE Meijer Anytime Tickets $12.25 AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS beginning Sept. 27 Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event, no refunds or exchanges. To provide you with the best experience, all tickets must be purchased in advance on our website. A ticket is required for all guests ages 3+ Guests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m. Most of the Zoo’s animals will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. Meijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo night at a discounted price. (Included with your Ticket Purchase) Spooktacular Carousel Take a spin on the carousel. Festive lighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! Headless Horseman Journey back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary Headless Horseman himself! “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House Come view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk-through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. Sensory-Friendly night at Boo at the Zoo Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 (entry 5 – 7 p.m., exit by 8 p.m.) Join us for a…