October 16–30 6:00 – 9:00PM
Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!
- Ticket Sales
- New for 2026, add a Spooky Rides Pass to your ticket during checkout! For only $6, enjoy unlimited rides on the train and carousel during your Boo at the Zoo adventure.
- Buy online and save
- Capacity is limited. Secure your spot today!
- Children younger than 2 will be admitted free.
- Trick-or-Treat Dinner Party
- October 16–18 / 23–25
6:00–8:00PM - Join us for a frightfully fun evening at the Trick-Or-Treat Dinner Party!
- With the Trick-or-Treat Dinner Party, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to Ndoki Lodge with a buffet-style dinner, featuring a variety of food options and Halloween-inspired desserts.
- Admission for the Dinner Party includes a Spooky Rides Pass and special mascot visits, adding extra excitement to this festive Halloween experience.
- Haunted Hideaways
- October 16–30
6:00–9:00PM - Experience Halloween in a cozy, family-friendly Haunted Hideaway Igloo.
- Guests will enjoy three hours in their private igloo, along with six tickets to Boo at the Zoo, Spooky Rides Passes with each ticket, complimentary Halloween treats, and hot apple cider.
- The igloos will feature fun games, a speaker for guests to enjoy their favorite spooky tunes, and a special QR code menu featuring offerings from Tuskers along with specialty menu items. Guests can simply scan the menu, purchase their order, and have it delivered directly to the igloo. It’s spookily easy!
- Each space accommodates up to six guests, with room for up to eight when additional admission tickets are purchased. Only five igloos are available — don’t wait!
Thanks to our event sponsors:
Event Highlights:
Trick-or-Treat throughout the Zoo.
Delight in Ray’s Moonlight Magic.
Summon the Halloween spirits with the Eeky Freaky DJ.
Take a ride on the Haunted Carousel. (additional charge required)
Take a ghostly ride on the Riverbanks Express. (additional charge required)
And more howling Halloween fun!
While you may spot a few night owls during Boo at the Zoo, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.