Nashville Zoo is back with its annual fall event Boo at the Zoo, presented by Middle Tennessee Honda Dealers. Boo at the Zoo will run nightly from October 17 through November 1 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Guests can expect fall-themed scenes, trick-or-treating, special animal shows, a pumpkin patch, a dedicated Day of the Dead event on the final night, and more. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on Nashville Zoo’s website.
Nashville’s favorite family fall event, Boo at the Zoo, kicks off with a special guest appearance from Keebler®. Ernie the Elf will be at the Zoo for one night only to hand out treats and celebrate the launch of Keebler Spookie Fudge Stripes™ cookies. This meet and greet is part of an ongoing partnership where guests have been able to participate in a scavenger hunt to locate striped animals and collect fun facts about their unique patterns for a chance to win a grand prize. Guests will be able to meet Ernie on Saturday, October 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Additionally, Boo at the Zoo will feature a Día de los Muertos event on Saturday, November 1. Visitors are invited to join the Zoo for a special night, as we team up with Conexión Américas to honor Día de los Muertos with themed entertainment, cultural activities, and opportunities to reflect on and celebrate loved ones who have passed. This one-night-only experience will feature vibrant additions to our regular Boo festivities, created in collaboration with community partners.
Nashville Zoo saw a record number of visitors for Boo at the Zoo last year and are eager to see more of the community this fall. You can find more information about the event below:
Event Details
The event takes place Friday October 11 through October 31 nightly from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
- All ages welcome
- Most of our animals like to go to bed early, but a few favorites like to stay up late. You can see flamingos, tigers, and the Unseen New World until 8:30 pm.
- Enjoy Storytime with the Old Oakley Tree
- Guest can enjoy spooktacular tunes on the Monster Mash Dance Floor
- Attendees get free rides on the Scary-Go-Round Carousel
- Boo at the Zoo guests can watch some of the Zoo’s ambassador animals demonstrate their natural abilities at Halloween-themed animal shows taking place nightly at 5:45, 6:45 and 7:45 pm.
- Families can meet Gourdon the Talking Pumpkin over weekend dates for some classic jokes
- All kids have the chance to stop at 10 trick-or-treat stations and kids ages 2-12 can receive a souvenir bag
- Guests can meet their favorite costumed characters
- Visit the Pumpkin Patch to purchase and paint a pumpkin to take home
- The Jungle Gym is closed but you can still monkey around at the Fall Fun Zone and
- Carn-Evil Carnival Games
For a full schedule of the event and know-before-you-go information, please visit www.nashvillezoo.org/boo.
As part of Nashville Zoo’s Sumatran Tiger conservation efforts, all of the candy provided will be palm oil free or made from sustainable palm oil. Nashville Zoo is committed to saving wildlife species through the protection of wildlife habitats. Shopping responsibly for consumer products can make a significant difference for wildlife and wild places. To learn more about sustainable solutions visit rspo.org.
For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.nashvillezoo.org/boo.
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