Boo at the Zoo
A spooktacular family tradition at the Magnetic Hill Zoo! Step into our 40-acre park transformed with Halloween magic. From silly and spooky decorations to hair-raising haunted venues, there’s something for everyone; whether you’re a little pumpkin 🎃 or a full-on thrill seeker.
Dates, Hours, Tickets
Dates: October 17, 18, 24, 25, and 31, 2026
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Halloween activities end at 4 p.m.)
Event Features
🕸️ Family-friendly Halloween décor throughout the Zoo perfect for photos!
👻 Three levels of Halloween venues (mild, moderate, or scary; choose your thrill level).
🐾 Visit the Zoo animals during your adventure.
🐒 Animal feeding stations (loonies only).
☀️ Playground fun for the little ones and bouncy castles (socks mandatory and no makeup allowed).
🔍 Scavenger Hunt with a chance to win a prize!
📱 Online contests on our Facebook & Instagram leading up to the event.
🍔 Delicious eats & treats available for purchase:
- Acadian Forest Bistro
- Miller’s Kettle Corn
Venues
🦇 About the Venues
Each Halloween venue is rated by scare level, so you can choose your perfect experience:
- 🎃 Scaredy-Cat 1: Not scary; lots of fun decorations (sometimes animals too!).
- 👀 Scaredy-Cat 2: A little spooky with animatronics and a few jump scares.
- 💀 Scaredy-Cat 3: Full-on haunted with live actors, spooky sounds, fog, and gore. (Not recommended for guests under 16).
Notice
- Although costumes are encouraged, costume accessories that could cause injury to other visitors or our animals are prohibited. (i.e. masks, fake swords, wands, balloons, weapons, etc.).
- Boo at the Zoo is an event held in collaboration with the Friends of the Zoo. The Friends of the Zoo is a non-profit volunteer organization which promotes and supports the Magnetic Hill Zoo and its programs. All net profits from this event go directly to building improvements at the zoo.
- Complimentary tickets will be accepted.
- For last minute event changes or possible cancellations, visit our Facebook page.
