Visit Starbucks across from the Zoo before and after Boo at the Zoo! The first 800 people each night to ask for the "Boo treat" will receive a special Boo gift—a complimentary KIND bar, courtesy of KIND Healthy Snacks.

About Boo at the Zoo

Princesses, mythical creatures, kid-wizards, and other costumed guests are invited to join us at our annual Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo. There's no safer or more exciting way for families with children ages 2 to 12 to trick or treat.

Enjoy animal encounters and festive decorations along with your tasty candy and delicious snack foods from more than 30 treat stations throughout the Zoo. Take a ride around Great Cats Circle on our train the Boo Express! Tricks optional.

This is one Halloween party you won't want to miss!

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FONZ members may purchase up to 6 tickets at the member price.

Your Ticket Includes

• One bag to fill with treats to your tummy's content
• A monstrous number of treat stations featuring tasty candy and delicious snack foods that will make even your Mummy happy (Please note: This event is not peanut-free. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee that traces of nuts are not present in food products available at the event.)
• Animal encounters (There is never any direct contact with animals.)
• Keeper talk
• Festive fall decorations

Boo at the Zoo will be held rain or shine.

Children under 2 years of age admitted free; tickets are required for all other attendees.

This event meets ADA Accessibility Guidelines. For more information, please visit our Accesibility page.

Strollers will be available to rent; ask about this service at any information kiosk throughout the park. For more information, please visit our Amenities page.

Sponsor the Event or Donate Treats

Interested in sponsoring Boo at the Zoo or distributing product samples to nearly 20,000 people? Sponsors receive recognition on all event materials, including cable television spots, invitations, programs, in-park banners, print ads, member newsletter, website, and more. Treat donors receive booth space at the event to distribute products, and recognition in the event program and invitation.

For more information, about sponsorship and product distribution only, contact Jackie Vinick at 202.633.3046 or by email.

Thanks to our Boo at the Zoo treat donors:

20th Century Fox, Cape Cod Potato Chips, Cascadian Farm, Charles Products Inc., Clearchannel Radio, The Coca-Cola Company, Comcast, Dole Fresh Fruit Company, DREAMWORKS, FedEx and Safe Kids USA, Funky Monkey Snacks, Goetze's Candy Company, Green America, Herr Foods Inc., Honest Tea, InterNatural Foods, Jack and Jill, LARABAR, Mars and Incorporated, Little Caesars Pizza, Midlantic Vending, Newman's Own, Noodles & Company, PEPCO, Perfetti Van Melle, Pirate Brands, Quaker Foods, Real McCoy's, Snikiddy Snacks, Snyder's-Lance, Inc., Stretch Island Fruit, UNREAL™, Utz Quality Foods Inc., Washington Parent and Whole Foods Market.