Boo! at the Zoo
Bring the whole family for a spooktacular night of trick-or-treating through the zoo! Thanks to our generous treat stop sponsors and the Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo, every ticket helps future zoo improvements.
DATE & TIME
Saturday, October 17
4 PM - 8PM
ADMISSION
$5 - early bird tickets
$10 - at the gate
SKELETON KEY
Members Only!
Train - Hay Ride - Treat Trail
An Unforgettable Halloween Adventure for the Whole Family! The spooky season is creeping in, and Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo invites you to the most thrilling Halloween event in town! Get your costumes ready because "Boo! at the Zoo" is back on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 4 PM to 8 PM. This spine-tingling celebration promises an evening of family-friendly fun for all ages, and you won't want to miss it!
Boo! at the Zoo is not just about thrills; it's a fundraiser supporting improvements at the Lee Richardson Zoo and their mission to promote education and conservation activities that will foster an appreciation and understanding of wildlife and their habitats.
The rain date for the event is Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Ticket Details:
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Early bird tickets are available online, in the FOLRZ Office, *Ward's Garden Center, *El Remedio and the *Finnup Center for $5.00/person. Children age two (2) years and under get in free.
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Online tickets will not be mailed. To redeem, simply wait in either general admission line until you reach the entrance and give the gate attendant the name of the person who purchased the tickets online.)
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Credit cards are only accepted online and at the Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo office. *All other locations listed above will accept cash only!
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Tickets will be sold at the gate before entry for $10/person.
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Please call or email any questions about online ticket purchases before noon on October 17, as we will not have staff available to answer phone calls or emails then.
Tickets will go on sale early fall. Check back soon.
Wild Wild West Train Experience:
Sponsored by Empricial Foods: Passes are $5 each and can only be purchased once inside the event. (One ride per person).
Member Exclusive: Skeleton Keys!
Available for our family, grandparent or higher memberships, these passes grant access to the Spook & Story Hayride, a journey on the Wild Wild West Train and a VIP entrance, bypassing the general admission line!
Hurry, these coveted passes are limited and sell out quickly! Prices are $15 each for children ages 3-12 and $20 for young adults and the young at heart (ages 13 and over). Skeleton Key passes are sold exclusively through the Friends’ office.
Get Involved
For more information, sponsorships or to volunteer for this event, don't hesitate to contact Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo at 620-276-6243 or email director@folrz.com.​
Prepare for a night of ghoulish fun, magical adventures, and unforgettable memories at "Boo! at the Zoo." We can't wait to see you there!
Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our early sponsors, including
Mel and Jane Crist
Don and Linda Doll