Boo at the Zoo
This year, we’re brewing up more Halloween magic than ever before! Gather your little goblins, don your most enchanting costumes, and step into a world where the animal kingdom meets the spooky season. Potter Park Zoo transforms into a captivating realm filled with vibrant fall colors, family fun, and the animals!
What: Boo at the Zoo
When: October 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25 from noon – 5 p.m.
Where: Potter Park Zoo
Tickets Pricing
Ingham County Residents Rates
- Resident Adult – $10.00
- Resident Senior (60+)/Military – $8.00
- Children (ages 3-12) – $7.00
- Children Under 3 – FREE
Non-County Resident Rates
- Non-Resident Adult – $17.00
- Non-Resident Senior (60+)/Military- $15.00
- Children (ages 3-12) – $7.00
- Children Under 3 – FREE
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Boo at the Zoo features the following free attractions!
- Treat Stations
- Gluten-free and nut-free candy available
- Non-candy option available
- Maze
- ADA Accessible
- Visit Community Partners
- View Dress-A-Skeleton Displays!
- Explore Conservation Stations
- Interact with our professional performers throughout the day!
Additional purchases available during Boo at the Zoo:
Cider and Donuts
Warm Mini Donuts
- 3 Count. $5
- 6 Count. $10
- 12 Count. $15
Quality Dairy Cider
- 1 Pint Cider. $5
- Cider Slush. $5
- Hot Cider. $5
Ticketed Activties! (View available activities below)
Activity Tickets
- 1 Count. $3
- 3 Count. $5
- 6 Count. $10
- 12 Count. $15
Wrist Band
- All Access (All individual game rules and wait times apply!)
- Youth (4-15). $15
- Adult Hayride (16+). $3
Activities Available until 5:00 p.m.
Purchasing Tickets or Wristbands Available until 4:30 p.m.
Black Light Room
Inflatable Slide
Hayride (ADA Accessible Available)
Frog Launch
Carnival Football
Carnival Basketball
Down a Clown
Inflatable Duel Axe Throwing
A special thank you to the following!
2026 Boo at the Zoo Sponsors:
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow
TechSmith
Lansing Community College
MSU Federal Credit Union
Adventure Credit Union
2026 Dress-A-Skeleton Sponsors:
Adna Technologies
