🎃 Atlanta, GA · Halloween 2026
Boo at the Zoo — Atlanta, GA
Boo at the Zoo brings Halloween to Atlanta for the 2026 season — october 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31, 2026 at Zoo Atlanta.
🎯 ATLANTA, GA📅 October 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31, 2026📍 Zoo Atlanta👨👩👧 FAMILY FRIENDLY🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
Trick-or-treat among the animals at Boo at the Zoo in Atlanta: a safe, contained, utterly charming Halloween evening built for little ones.
📋 Event Details
📍 Venue: Zoo Atlanta — 800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
📅 Dates: October 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31, 2026
🕐 Hours: 9 am – 4 pm
🎫 Price: Free with general admission (children 3-11 $22.95-$30.20, adults 12+ $28.70-$37.95; free for members and under 3)
👶 Ages: All ages; family-friendly
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://www.zooatlanta.org/boo
🎃 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 17, 18, 24, 25 & 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. Free with general admission (children 3-11 $22.95-$30.20, adults 12+ $28.70-$37.95; free for members and under 3).
