🎃 South Bend, IN · Halloween 2026
Zoo Boo — South Bend, IN
Zoo Boo brings Halloween to South Bend for the 2026 season — oct 16-18 and 23-25, 2026 at Potawatomi Zoo.
🎯 SOUTH BEND, IN📅 Oct 16-18 and 23-25, 2026📍 Potawatomi Zoo🔞 13+ RECOMMENDED🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
For thrill-seekers in South Bend, Zoo Boo delivers a full-throttle haunted house experience this Halloween season. Professional sets, relentless scare actors, and immersive storylines make it a standout among 2026 haunts.
Zoo Boo — Event Details
📍 Venue: Potawatomi Zoo — 500 S Greenlawn Ave, South Bend, IN
📅 Dates: Oct 16-18 and 23-25, 2026
🕐 Hours: Varies by date
🎫 Price: Paid admission (varies by day & pass level)
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://www.visitsouthbend.com/blog/your-spooky-halloween-guide/
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Teenagers, date nights, and hardcore haunt fans chasing the biggest scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 Wear closed-toe shoes — you’ll be moving through dark, uneven sets; leave the costume pieces that drag at home.
🎃 13+ is the sweet spot — younger kids are allowed with adults at most haunts but rarely last the whole walkthrough.
🎃 Buy tickets online in advance — weekend nights regularly sell out, and online prices are usually lower than the door.
🎃 Arrive early or go on weeknights — Friday and Saturday lines can top an hour; Sunday–Thursday means shorter waits.
🎃 Know the scare rules — actors won’t touch you, but strobes, fog, and loud sounds are constant; skip it if you’re sensitive.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How much are tickets to Zoo Boo?
General admission is ticketed; prices vary by night with peak pricing on Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween week. Paid admission (varies by day & pass level). Buy online ahead for the best price and guaranteed entry.
Is Zoo Boo too scary for kids?
This is an intense haunted attraction recommended for ages 13 and up. Younger children are generally admitted with an adult but the experience includes strobes, fog, loud noises, and graphic scenes.
When is Zoo Boo open for Halloween 2026?
Zoo Boo runs Oct 16-18 and 23-25, 2026. Hours are typically evenings — check the official site for the exact nightly schedule, as hours vary by day of week.
