Boo at the Zoo (Sensory Night)
Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 3:00 PM CDT · Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Garden · Evansville, IN
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For Sensory Night of Boo at the Zoo, there will be limited noise, no music, minimal lighting, and limited capacity to offer a SAFE space for our friends with Sensory needs. Walk the Halloween decorated paths, experience Animal Encounters, ride the Carousel for FREE (MUSIC WILL BE OFF), interact with life-size Dinosaurs, and get your pre-made candy bag on the way out if trick-or-treating isn’t for you. Costumes are NOT required. THIS EVENT IS SUGGESTED FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS WITH SPECIAL SENSORY NEEDS Dates & Times Mark your calendars for this year’s Boo at the Zoo, happening on the following dates: October 16, 17, & 18 October 23, 24, & 25 - Sensory Night On Fridays & Saturdays, there are two sessions to choose from: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Boo at the Zoo Tickets Children 2 and under are FREE! All children & Adults 3 & up do require a ticket. Tickets can ONLY be purchased online starting October 1st, directly from the Zoo. Please note that no third-party tickets are available, and there are no transfers or refunds. You must attend the date and session you selected – no exceptions will be made. Tickets will NOT be sold at the gate. Please click on your e-link and have your tickets pulled up as you enter the ticketing area (if scanning from your smartphone versus a hard copy). Getting Your Tickets Zoo members , remember to sign in with your username and password before purchasing your discounted event tickets. This will link your ticket purchase to your membership, ensuring you receive all your member benefits. WHEN YOU ARRIVE: You should arrive to the Zoo during your session time, arriving super early may result in no parking spots and long lines. We created sessions to help with flow of traffic and increase guest experience. Please click on your e-link and have your tickets pulled up as you enter the ticketing area (if scanning from your smartphone versus a hard copy). Thank You to Our Event Sponsors: Why Boo at the Zoo? Boo at the Zoo is more than just…
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