🎃 Louisville, KY · Halloween 2026
Boo at the Zoo (2026) — Louisville, KY
Boo at the Zoo (2026) brings Halloween to Louisville for the 2026 season — oct 1-30, 2026 (thursday through sunday evenings) at Louisville Zoo.
🎯 LOUISVILLE, KY📅 Oct 1-30, 2026 (Thursday through Sunday evenings)📍 Louisville Zoo👨👩👧 FAMILY FRIENDLY🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
Trick-or-treat among the animals at Boo at the Zoo (2026) in Louisville: a safe, contained, utterly charming Halloween evening built for little ones.
📋 Event Details
📍 Venue: Louisville Zoo — 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
📅 Dates: Oct 1-30, 2026 (Thursday through Sunday evenings)
🕐 Hours: 5pm-10pm (timed entry 5-9pm)
🎫 Price: $14.25 ages 3+, $8.50 zoo members, free ages 2 & under
👶 Ages: All ages; merry not scary
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://louisvillezoo.org
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Families with young kids who want Halloween magic without the scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 Don’t skip the animals — many are most active in the evening; the nocturnal houses are the hidden highlight.
🎃 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.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is Boo at the Zoo (2026)?
Boo at the Zoo (2026) runs Oct 1-30, 2026 (Thursday through Sunday evenings), 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. $14.25 ages 3+, $8.50 zoo members, free ages 2 & under.
Is it scary for toddlers?
Not at all — zoo Halloween events are deliberately non-scary: lights, music, candy, and cute decorations.
