🎃 San Francisco, CA · Halloween 2026
Boo at the Zoo — San Francisco, CA
Boo at the Zoo brings Halloween to San Francisco for the 2026 season — october 24 – 25, 2026 at San Francisco Zoo.
🎯 SAN FRANCISCO, CA📅 October 24 – 25, 2026📍 San Francisco Zoo🔞 13+ RECOMMENDED🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
Boo at the Zoo is one of San Francisco’s premier haunted attractions for the 2026 Halloween season, packing multiple scare zones, live actors, and Hollywood-style sets into one terrifying walkthrough. Expect strobe lights, tight corridors, and jump scares around every corner — this is not a kid-friendly stroll.
Boo at the Zoo — Event Details
📍 Venue: San Francisco Zoo — 1 Zoo Road, San Francisco, CA 94132
📅 Dates: October 24 – 25, 2026
🕐 Hours: TBA
🎫 Price: All activities free with paid zoo admission
👶 Ages: Family-friendly
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: See official event page
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Teenagers, date nights, and hardcore haunt fans chasing the biggest scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 Arrive early or go on weeknights — Friday and Saturday lines can top an hour; Sunday–Thursday means shorter waits.
🎃 Know the scare rules — actors won’t touch you, but strobes, fog, and loud sounds are constant; skip it if you’re sensitive.
🎃 Wear closed-toe shoes — you’ll be moving through dark, uneven sets; leave the costume pieces that drag at home.
🎃 13+ is the sweet spot — younger kids are allowed with adults at most haunts but rarely last the whole walkthrough.
🎃 Buy tickets online in advance — weekend nights regularly sell out, and online prices are usually lower than the door.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How much are tickets to Boo at the Zoo?
General admission is ticketed; prices vary by night with peak pricing on Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween week. All activities free with paid zoo admission. Buy online ahead for the best price and guaranteed entry.
Is Boo at the Zoo too scary for kids?
This is an intense haunted attraction recommended for ages 13 and up. Younger children are generally admitted with an adult but the experience includes strobes, fog, loud noises, and graphic scenes.
When is Boo at the Zoo open for Halloween 2026?
Boo at the Zoo runs October 24 – 25, 2026. Hours are typically evenings — check the official site for the exact nightly schedule, as hours vary by day of week.
