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Boo at the Zoo, Presented by Hancock Whitney

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

Saturday, October 19, 2024 9:30am–4:00pm

Highlights of Boo at the Zoo 2024 include:

  • Festive Photo Opps: Capture memories with Halloween and fall-themed hand-painted displays throughout the zoo.
  • Princess Character Meet and Greets: Meet favorite princesses daily from 12 to 2 p.m. in a magical fairytale setting.
  • Face Painting: Get Halloween themed face painting daily.
  • Entertainment in the Plaza: Orientation Plaza entertainment, including a show by The Dinosaur Experience and a magic show.
  • Animal Enrichments: Watch zoo animals interact with special Halloween-themed enrichments.
  • Pumpkin Patch and Treats: Kids 12 and under receive a mini pumpkin and Halloween treat bag (no outside bags, please).
  • Costume Extravaganza: Wear your best costumes and tag the zoo to be featured!

Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at the Flamingo Café and the Boo at the Zoo food court, including Cajun favorites, jambalaya, gumbo, and boudin by Rice and Roux and a variety of delicious funnel cakes from the Funnel Factory.

Zoo Members are encouraged to renew their memberships online or through the mail before arriving at the event. The zoo cannot accept cash membership transactions on the event day.

A special thank you to this year’s event sponsor, Hancock Whitney.

Event Details:

  • Time: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm (Last entry 4:00 pm)
  • Location: 3000 Zoo Circle (via 13350 Highway 19). Enter through Greenwood Park.
  • Admission: Regular Zoo admission rates apply; members get in for free.

PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE

*Zoo Members get in for free.


Boo at the Zoo activity schedule:

October 19:

  •  Petite Princess: 12 pm-2 pm
  • Carnival Games: 9:30 am-5 pm
  • The Dinosaur Experience: 2 pm-3 pm
  • Ambassador Animal Show: 9:30 am-5 pm

October 20:

  • Petite Princess: 12 pm-2 pm
  • Carnival Games: 9:30 am-5 pm
  • The Dinosaur Experience: 2 pm-3 pm
  • Ambassador Animal Show: 9:30 am-5 pm

October 26:

  • Petite Princess: 11 pm-3 pm
  • Magic Show: 11 am-2 pm
  • The Dinosaur Experience: 10 pm-2 pm
  • Ambassador Animal Show: 9:30 am-5 pm

October 27:

  • Petite Princess: 12:15 pm-2 pm
  • Magic Show: 11 am-2 pm
  • The Dinosaur Experience: 10 pm-2 pm
  • Ambassador Animal Show: 9:30 am-5 pm



  Boo at the Zoo, Presented by Hancock Whitney