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ZooBoo at the Indianapolis Zoo

Costumes on, trick-or-treat with the animals.

Included with Zoo admissionAges 0–12
When
Wed–Sun from 2pm
Cost
Included with Zoo admission; free for members
Best ages
Ages 0–12
Where
Indianapolis Zoo

Hours

Wednesday, Oct 212pm to close
Thursday, Oct 222pm to close
Friday, Oct 232pm to close
Saturday, Oct 242pm to close
Sunday, Oct 252pm to close

What it’s like

The Zoo's Halloween run: a trick-or-treat trail, potion shows and Halloween-twist rides, with costumes encouraged. Starting at 2pm makes it an easy after-nap plan. Free for Zoo members.

Things to do

  • Trick-or-treat trail
  • Potion shows
  • Halloween-twist rides (some cost extra)
  • Costume spotting, animals included

Good to know

Crowds
Not published. Wednesday and Thursday afternoons are your best shot at a calmer visit.
Address
Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222 Open in Maps ↗
Last year ZooBoo ran 2–7pm Wed, Thu and Sun and 2–9pm Fri and Sat, with one sensory-friendly evening. Confirm 2026 times with the Zoo.

Last checked on indianapoliszoo.com. Plans change, so check the official page before you load the car.

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