Here Are The Details For This Year's Boo At The Zoo In Duluth

A fun family tradition returns to Duluth this year when Boo At The Zoo takes over the Lake Superior Zoo for three Saturdays in October.

I have had the pleasure of experiencing Boo At The Zoo as both a costumed vendor handing out treats from our treat station and as a parent bringing my kids for a fun day at the zoo.

Kids already love going to the zoo because of all the animals and fun things to do, and Boo At The Zoo brings that whole experience to a whole new level, so I'd recommend all families pick a Saturday, dress up, and load up on candy.

Boo At The Zoo 2024

This year's Boo At The Zoo dates are:

Saturday, October 12
Saturday, October 19
Saturday, October 26

The event will be open to the general public from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Lake Superior Zoo Members can get in early each week from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Boo At The Zoo Activities Scheduled Each Week:

Of course, there will be plenty of trick-or-treating stations to collect goodies, but there will be plenty of other things to do, including:

Boo-tique Craft Show: Your chance to shop from local crafters and get a head start on holiday shopping.
Face Painting
Mini Pumpkin Hunt
Games & activities
Bear-ly Scary Nature Trail Experience
Pumpkin Patch ($6 pumpkin sales)
Magic show

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All guests are also invited to participate in the costume contests held each Saturday at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM. Participants can only enter one costume contest per day.

Food Options Available

Of course, it always pays to arrive at Boo At The Zoo hungry because there are plenty of food options available. Here is who will be ready to serve you this year:

Saturday, October 12

The Food Stand
Johnny B’s Food
Kenwood Farms
Mystery Mobile
Oh My Mini Donuts
Kettle Kravings

Saturday, October 19

The Food Stand
Kenwood Farms
Mystery Mobile
Oh My Mini Donuts
Kettle Kravings

Saturday, October 26

The Food Stand
Johnny B’s Food
Kenwood Farms
Mystery Mobile
Oh My Mini Donuts
Kettle Kravings

Get Tickets Now For Boo At The Zoo

All attendees three years or older must have a ticket, including Lake Superior Zoo members. Tickets for Lake Superior Zoo Members are $12 in advance and $15 on the day of the event. Non-members pay $14 in advance and $18 on the day of the event.

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Keep in mind that tickets are non-transferable, non-refundable, and cannot be changed for an alternate Saturday. Each Boo At The Zoo event will be held rain or shine.

Remember, you must have a copy of your email or valid ID to redeem your purchased tickets.