🎃 El Paso, TX · Halloween 2026
Boo at the Zoo — El Paso, TX
Boo at the Zoo brings Halloween to El Paso for the 2026 season — october 31, 2026 at El Paso Zoo.
🎯 EL PASO, TX📅 October 31, 2026📍 El Paso Zoo👨👩👧 FAMILY FRIENDLY🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
Trick-or-treat among the animals at Boo at the Zoo in El Paso: a safe, contained, utterly charming Halloween evening built for little ones.
Boo at the Zoo — Event Details
📍 Venue: El Paso Zoo — 4001 E Paisano, El Paso, TX 79905
📅 Dates: October 31, 2026
🕐 Hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🎫 Price: Adults $13.95; teens 13-17 $10.95; children 2-12 $8.95; seniors $10.95; active duty & spouse $10.95; under 23 months free
👶 Ages: Family event
🚗 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
🎃 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.
🎃 Bring a stroller and layers — it’s a lot of walking and October nights get cold.
❓ 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 Boo at the Zoo?
Boo at the Zoo 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. Adults $13.95; teens 13-17 $10.95; children 2-12 $8.95; seniors $10.95; active duty & spouse $10.95; under 23 months free.
