Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo bat

October 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30

5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Oct. 26-30
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29th Only

Boo at the Zoo is Lincoln's largest trick-or-treat event. The entire family will love stopping at over 40 trick-or-treat booths to get candy, coupons, and more. All of the money raised during Boo at the Zoo directly supports the Zoo and its animals.

NEW! Daytime hours added on Sunday, Oct. 29!

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
VIP Early Access begins at 12:00 p.m.

Join us this year for more hours of trick-or-treat fun! 
 

Hungry?
Mary Ellen's food truck will be here every evening! 10% of all proceeds will be donated to the Zoo! The Zoo will also have a small snack cart for drinks and snacks.


Tickets

General Admission Tickets

Zoo Members

  • Lincoln Children's Zoo Members receive free entry to Boo at the Zoo.
  • Members who wish to trick-or-treat must purchase a treat bag. It is strongly encouraged to purchase treat bags in advance.
  • Please have photo ID and/or membership card ready, along with your tickets, the night of the event.
  • If you have any questions regarding your membership number, please email reception@lincolnzoo.org or call 402.475.6741 ext. 0

To Receive Your Member Discount

  • Select your chosen ticket type and proceed to checkout. (Tickets are listed as non-member price, member discount will be applied during checkout.) 
  • During checkout, click the "I'm a member" box and enter your member number.
  • Your member number can be found on the back of your Zoo membership card.
  • Last name, email, and member number must match what is listed on your membership account. 
  • Please email contact@lincolnzoo.org with any membership questions.

Non-members

  • All guests 2 and older require a ticket to attend the event.
  • All guests who wish to trick-or-treat must purchase a treat bag. It is strongly encouraged to purchase treat bags in advance.
  • Members of other zoos, such as Omaha Zoo, do not receive any discounts.

VIP Tickets

  • Receive exclusive early entry to Boo at the Zoo 30 minutes prior to opening (5:00pm) on Oct. 26-30 and 1 hour prior to opening (12:00pm) on Oct. 29.
  • Enter via the VIP entrance line for quicker entry. 
  • All guests 2 and older require a ticket.
  • To receive Zoo Member pricing, click the "I'm a member" box during check out and enter your member number. Your member number can be found on the back of your Zoo membership card. Last name, email and membership number must match what is listed on your membership account. 
  • Please have photo ID and/or membership card ready, along with your tickets, the night of the event.
  • If you have any questions regarding your membership number please email reception@lincolnzoo.org or call 402.475.6741 ext. 0
  • Members of other zoos, such as Omaha Zoo, do not receive any discounts.

A limited number of VIP tickets are available for each night and may sell out. VIP ticket are only valid for the selected night.
General Admission Boo at the Zoo tickets can be used any night of Boo at the Zoo.


General Admission Ticket (5:30 - 8:00 p.m. or 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.) Price
Lincoln Children’s Zoo Member FREE
Non-member $7.95
Trick-or-Treat Bag
Required for each member or non-member who would like to collect candy.
$3.75
Train Ride $2.50
VIP Ticket (5:00 - 8:00 p.m. or 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. ) Price
Lincoln Children’s Zoo Member
Only valid for the night selected.
$7.95
Non-member
Only valid for the night selected.
$11.95
Trick-or-Treat Bag
Required for each member or non-member who would like to collect candy.
$3.75
Train Ride $2.50

Helpful Information

In preparation for Boo at the Zoo, the historic portion of the Zoo will be closed October 24 - November 1.  The Zoo will close at 3:00 p.m. October 26, 27, 28 and 30 for Boo at the Zoo. The Zoo will be closed to day guests on October 29. 

Admission Information

  • Event tickets are required for anyone 2 years and older.
  • VIP tickets are valid for the selected night only and can enter the event any time between 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Oct. 26-30) and between 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Oct. 29 only).
  • General Admission tickets are valid for any night and can enter the event any time between 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Oct. 26-30) and between 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Oct. 29 only).
  • Trick-or-Treat bags are required for all guests who would like to collect candy.

Member Information

  • Members please have picture ID and Membership Card ready.
  • Members receive free entry to Boo at the Zoo, but must reserve tickets in advance.
  • Members must purchase a treat bag if they would like to collect candy.
  • Members of other zoos, such as Omaha Zoo, do not receive any discounts.
  • To receive your member discount, click the "I'm a member" box during check out and enter your member number. Your member number can be found on the back of your Zoo membership card. Last name, email and membership number must match what is listed on your membership account. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs a ticket to Boo at the Zoo?
• Everyone ages 2 and up will need a ticket to attend Boo at the Zoo.

My ticket say 5:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m., can I come anytime that day?
• Yes, general admission tickets are valid anytime between 5:30pm and 8:00pm on Oct. 26-30 or between 1:00pm and 4:00pm on Sunday, Oct. 29. Typically, things tend to slow down later in the evening, so if you want to avoid lines, later in the evening is the best way to do so.

Do adults need tickets if only the kids are collecting candy?
• Yes, everyone ages 2 and up will need admission tickets to enter Boo at the Zoo. Only those that want to collect candy need to purchase treat bags in addition to admission.

If we arrive at 8:00 p.m. will we still have time to see everything?
• Yes, the admission gates will close at 8:00 p.m. but the trick-or-treat booths will stay open until the last guest has passed their booth.

We are Zoo Members, can we just show our membership card instead of buying tickets?
• No, Zoo Members still need to reserve tickets in advance.

Will there be food at Boo at the Zoo?
• Yes! Mary Ellen's food truck will be at Boo at the Zoo each night with food and drinks available for purchase, with 10% of all proceeds being donated to the Zoo. The Zoo will also have snacks and drinks available for purchase. 

Parking
Ride Shuttles for FREE!

Shuttles provided by StarTran Bus Service.

Limited parking is available at the Zoo parking lots during Boo at the Zoo. Shuttles will run before, during and after the event for FREE. Shuttles begin at 4:30 p.m. each evening and 11:30 a.m. on Sunday Oct. 29. Park at any of the shuttle locations below to ride FREE to Boo at the Zoo.
*Please note: if you are attending Boo at the Zoo during the day on Sunday, October 29th, the shuttle buses will be large white buses provided by Windstar Lines.

Shuttle locations:
Lincoln High School
Antelope Park


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