🎃 Bismarck, ND · Halloween 2026
Zoo Boo! — Bismarck, ND
Zoo Boo! brings Halloween to Bismarck for the 2026 season — oct 24, 2026 at Dakota Zoo.
🎯 BISMARCK, ND📅 Oct 24, 2026📍 Dakota Zoo👨👩👧 FAMILY FRIENDLY🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
Trick-or-treat among the animals at Zoo Boo! in Bismarck: a safe, contained, utterly charming Halloween evening built for little ones.
📋 Event Details
📍 Venue: Dakota Zoo — 602 Riverside Park Rd, Bismarck, ND 58504
📅 Dates: Oct 24, 2026
🕐 Hours: 1:00-4:00pm
🎫 Price: $5 all ages
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: http://www.dakotazoo.org/special_events/zoo-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
Do I need zoo membership?
No — event tickets are sold separately, though members often get discounts or presale. $5 all ages.
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 Oct 24, 2026, typically on select evenings — check the zoo’s calendar for exact nights.
