Boo at the Zoo 2017 - Washington, D.C.

Boo at the Zoo is a Washington, D.C. favorite Halloween tradition. Children visit the National Zoo at dark and enjoy trick-or-treating, animal encounters, keeper talks, festive decorations, and haunted trails. Proceeds from Boo at the Zoo benefit the Zoo’s conservation science and animal care programs. The Bird House, Small Mammal House, Reptile Discovery Center, Great Apes House, Think Tank and Kids’ Farm, Great Cats and the Elephant Community Center will be open and filled with Halloween-themed enrichment for the animals. The event is geared to children ages 4 to 12.
Dates and TImes: October 20-22, 2017, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets are required and usually sell out in advance. They will be available for FONZ members ($20 per person) on Sept. 1 and for non-members ($30 per person) on Sept. 15. Children ages two and up must have a ticket. You may purchase tickets at nationalzoo.si.edu. 
Boo at the Zoo is held rain or shine. Anyone with questions can call (202) 633-3045.

Location: National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. The best way to get to the Zoo is by public transportation. A complimentary shuttle will run from the Woodley Park metro station to the Zoo. The Connecticut Avenue and Harvard Street entrance will be open open to pedestrians. Limited parking will be available with access through the Connecticut Avenue entrance. Parking must be purchased in advance with your ticket. Rates: FONZ Members: $10, Non-members: $20. See a map of the National Zoo
Enjoy the following photos and get a glimpse of Boo at the Zoo in past years.