NewsSeptember 10, 2025

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo announces highlights for Boo at the Zoo 2025 presented by Hancock Whitney

EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH – BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo will host its annual Boo at the Zoo celebration Oct. 18 – 19 and 25 – 26, featuring festive activities, live entertainment and seasonal treats.

“Boo at the Zoo is one of our longest-standing traditions, bringing the community together for a safe and fun way to celebrate Halloween,” said Jim Fleshman, Zoo Director. ​“This year, we’ve added exciting new features while continuing the favorites families look forward to every fall.”

Highlights of Boo at the Zoo 2025 include:

  • Festive photo opportunities: Halloween- and fall-themed hand-painted displays throughout the zoo.
  • Princess character meet-and-greets: Daily fairytale visits with favorite princesses.
  • Face painting: Halloween-themed designs offered daily.
  • Entertainment in the Plaza: Featuring The Dinosaur Experience and a magic show.
  • Animal enrichments: Watch zoo animals enjoy Halloween-themed treats and activities.
  • Pumpkin patch and treats: Children 12 and under receive a mini pumpkin and treat bag (no outside candy buckets permitted).
  • Costume extravaganza: Guests are encouraged to wear costumes and tag the zoo for a chance to be featured.

New this year: The Children’s Village, located near the zoo’s old entrance, will feature free activities including face painting, a pumpkin patch and a haunted maze.

Daily schedule includes:

  • Petite Princess characters (different characters daily, check website for details): Noon – 2 p.m.
  • The Dinosaur Experience: 10 a.m., Noon, 2 p.m.
  • Magic show: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
  • Ambassador animal shows: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Face painting: All day (with breaks)
  • Haunted maze: All day
  • Pumpkin patch: All day

Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at the Flamingo Café and the Boo at the Zoo food court. Vendors include:

  • Sweet Honey Lemony (lemonade)
  • Dr. Flavas (Louisiana kitchen)
  • Kona Ice (snowballs)
  • Rice and Roux (jambalaya, gumbo, boudin)
  • The Funnel Factory (funnel cakes)
  • E’s Exotic Snowballs (cotton candy)
  • Hungry Howie’s Pizza

Zoo members are encouraged to renew memberships online or by mail before the event. 

Event details:

  • Time: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4 p.m.)
  • Location: 3000 Zoo Circle (via 13350 Highway 19). Enter through Greenwood Park.

Admission: Regular zoo admission rates apply. Members are admitted free. Zoo members are encouraged to renew memberships online or by mail before the event. 

For more information, visit www​.brzoo​.org.

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