ZOOBOO

Wednesday-Sunday, Sep. 23-Nov. 1 | 2pm To Close

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Brewing Up Fun For Everyone!

Indy’s favorite fall tradition is almost back! ZooBoo returns with magical potions, trick-or-treating, enchanting activities, fun twists on your favorite rides and plenty of opportunities to see the animals enjoying the cooler fall weather. Costumes are encouraged! Kids 12 and under are permitted to wear masks or full face paint.

ZooBoo is free with membership and included with regular admission.

The Zoo membership program is proudly sponsored by AAA Hoosier.

 

ZooBoo Village & Leeward Manor

The Bicentennial Pavilion transforms into a magical night of Halloween fun—on the front stoop of Leeward Manor—the whimsical home of the Leeward Sisters, Terra, Wisp and Bubbles. These magical, silly-not-spooky sisters guide kids on an enchanted adventure, where their Aunt Clara Voyant uses her magic tree to reveal everyone’s mystic animal match.

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Elephant Pumpkin Smash

Presented by Lark Ranch, this fan-favorite event lets you watch the Zoo’s elephants stomp, smash and snack on giant pumpkins, a true Halloween treat for the elephants and for guests!

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Sensory-Friendly Days
Wednesday, Sept. 30 & Wednesday, Oct. 28
  • Starting at 2pm music and lights will be reduced throughout the Zoo to create a more sensory friendly environment.
  • Free sensory bags available upon request at the Visitor’s Service Center (available daily as well).
  • Quiet rooms are available for guests.
  • Lights will remain on for the dolphin presentation, but the music/sound will be reduced.
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Potions Show

Families can join a spirited potions class guided by Magnificent Mixie or Professor Pumpkin in the Potions Pathway near the Penny and Jock Fortune International Chimpanzee Complex.

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Adopt a ZooBoo Kitten
Presented by Subaru of Indiana Automotive
In Partnership with IndyHumane

Stop by the Black Cat Curios in ZooBoo Village to meet our feline friends to see if you’re a match. Kittens remain at the Zoo until the end of ZooBoo, and then they are joined with their forever families.

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ZooBoo Bites
Presented by Red Gold

Grab tasty treats and eats from 2pm to close during ZooBoo. Wicked tots and graveyard nachos are sure to fill those spooktacular cravings. Click the link for the menu and where to find all the goodies.

ZooBoo Bites Menu

MORE ZOOBOO FUN!

  • Trick-or-Treat Trail – Grab your treat bags and collect your goodies from eight treat stations in Plains.
  • Round-Go-Merry – The carousel that moves in reverse, presented by ITS Logistics. Open until 7pm.
  • Spook-Tack-Ular Train Ride – Enjoy a ride for a special view of the Zoo behind the scenes presented by ITS Logisitics. Open until 7pm.
  • Mirror Maze – Find your way through the maze of reflections, presented by Meijer.
  • Pirates Cove – Arrr! The shipwrecked Boney Scute Pirate crew are looking for new recruits near Oceans. Try your luck in their pirate-themed games to test your skills. Will you join the crew or walk the plank?
  • Adopt a kitten – The Leeward sisters love to foster cats for IndyHumane. Come meet two purr-fect fur babies looking for a forever home. Presented by Subaru of Indiana Automotive.