Boo at the Zoo
**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Fri, Oct 17 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sat, Oct 18 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sun, Oct 19 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri, Oct 24 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sat, Oct 25 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sun, Oct 26 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Address (map)
500 Niños Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Venue (website)
S.B. Zoo
The Santa Barbara Zoo is thrilled to announce that its famous Halloween celebration, Boo at the Zoo is back, and will welcome the community October 17–19 and 24–26, from 5 to 8 PM. By popular demand, Boo at the Zoo will once again take place over two weekends, so there’s plenty of time to get into the Halloween spirit!
Guests of all ages are invited to dress in costume and enjoy safe, traffic-free trick-or-treating while exploring the Zoo’s grounds after dark. Along the way, families will discover “monster-ous” good times including bounce houses, animal encounters, spooky storytime, a live DJ for dancing, and plenty of surprises lurking around every corner. Seasonal snacks and boo-zy adult beverages will also be available for purchase.
Tickets are on sale now, Adults $25/person, $22/person for SB Zoo Members; Children (2-12) $18/person, $15/person for SB Zoo Members. Parking is $11/vehicle, free for Zoo Members. Click here to purchase tickets. The Santa Barbara Zoo strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage and participate fully. To request accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility, please email the accessibility team welcome@sbzoo.org.
