🎃 Anchorage, AK · Halloween 2026
Zoo Boo — Anchorage, AK
Zoo Boo brings Halloween to Anchorage for the 2026 season — october 31, 2026 at Alaska Zoo.
🎯 ANCHORAGE, AK📅 October 31, 2026📍 Alaska Zoo👨👩👧 FAMILY FRIENDLY🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
Zoo Boo transforms the zoo into a glowing Halloween wonderland — pumpkin trails, costumed characters, treat stations, and animals active in the cool evening air. It’s Anchorage’s most magical family night of the season.
📋 Event Details
📍 Venue: Alaska Zoo — 4731 O’Malley Rd, Anchorage, AK
📅 Dates: October 31, 2026
🕐 Hours: 10:00am-7:00pm
🎫 Price: $25
👶 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: Families with young kids who want Halloween magic without the scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 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.
🎃 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.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is it scary for toddlers?
Not at all — zoo Halloween events are deliberately non-scary: lights, music, candy, and cute decorations.
When is Zoo Boo?
Zoo Boo runs October 31, 2026, 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. $25.
