Families of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, Zoo attractions, entertainers, special food and drink menus, and more at the Saint Louis Zoo's nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience.
Please note, this is not a trick-or-treating event.
Tickets and Parking
Tickets required for ages 2+. Free for children ages 0-23 months.
Parking is FREE on both Zoo parking lots (as available).
High demand is expected and popular dates may sell out quickly. Tickets may be purchased online the night of the event (based on ticket availability). Tickets are valid only for the day and time noted. Tickets are nontransferable. Tickets are nonrefundable, except in the case of event cancellation. If you have questions, please contact Guest Relations at guestrelations@stlzoo.org or at (314) 646-4797, option #2.
Pricing:
MEMBERS $12 🎃 NON-MEMBERS $15
Group Discounts: Groups of 15 or more may receive a discount rate on tickets when purchased and paid for at least eight days prior to your visit date. To purchase group tickets, please call (314) 646-4781, or visit the Group Ticket Desk at the North Entrance, open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Braggin' rights? Try DRAGON RIGHTS!
Boo at the Zoo ticket holders for the Oct. 16-19 events, as well as Sensory-Friendly Night guests on Oct. 14, will get one of the first looks at our new Komodo dragon!
Be sure to stop by the Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium (the entire building will be open) to see the dragon in his new habitat. The Komodo dragon will be viewable to all guests during regular Zoo hours starting Oct. 20.
Halloween Decorations and Animal Attractions
Fun, spellbinding decorations for great photo opportunities are all around the Zoo!
Slither into the Herpetarium to catch sight of turtles, tortoises, frogs, toads, lizards, snakes and more. Spiders, centipedes, beetles and other invertebrates await you at the Bayer Insectarium.
Entertainment
Get pumped for some "spooktacular" entertainment nightly as actors bring the decorated areas to life and interact with you!