Boo at the Zoo — Cleveland, OH

📋 Event Details

📍 Venue: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo — 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
📅 Dates: October 1-25, 2026 (Thursday-Sunday)
🕐 Hours: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎫 Price: Advance: $20 Zoo members / $22 nonmembers; under 2 free; 4-packs $69/$77
👶 Ages: All ages; under 2 free
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com

🎃 Local Insight Ratings

Best for: Families with young kids who want Halloween magic without the scares.

💡 Know Before You Go

🎃 Buy tickets online — zoo Halloween nights routinely sell out, especially weekend evenings.

🎃 Arrive right at opening — treat stations have the shortest lines in the first hour.

🎃 Bring a stroller and layers — it’s a lot of walking and October nights get cold.

🎃 Costumes encouraged — most zoo events run costume parades or contests for kids.

🎃 Don’t skip the animals — many are most active in the evening; the nocturnal houses are the hidden highlight.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When is Boo at the Zoo?
Boo at the Zoo runs October 1-25, 2026 (Thursday-Sunday), typically on select evenings — check the zoo’s calendar for exact nights.

Do I need zoo membership?
No — event tickets are sold separately, though members often get discounts or presale. Advance: $20 Zoo members / $22 nonmembers; under 2 free; 4-packs $69/$77.

Is it scary for toddlers?
Not at all — zoo Halloween events are deliberately non-scary: lights, music, candy, and cute decorations.