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Philly Zoo Boo at the Zoo 2026
Philadelphia Zoo's Halloween event features pumpkin-eating hippos, giant skeletons and 10-story fall foliage views.
In brief
Philadelphia Zoo's Halloween event features pumpkin-eating hippos, giant skeletons and 10-story fall foliage views. Philadelphia Zoo's Boo at the Zoo event runs weekends Oct 3-Nov 1 with trick-or-treating, animal pumpkin feedings, costume contests and fall foliage views from the 10-story Pherris Wheel. Originally…
Boo at the Zoo 2026
Philadelphia Zoo's Halloween event runs weekends Oct 3-Nov 1 with trick-or-treating, animal pumpkin feedings, giant skeletons and fall foliage views from the 10-story Pherris Wheel.
Event Dates and Hours
The event runs weekends Oct 3-Nov 1 plus Monday Oct 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with admission included in regular Zoo entry.
Pherris Wheel Views
The 10-story Pherris Wheel offers views over 1,500 trees changing color through October.
Animal Pumpkin Feedings
Hippos get pumpkins Saturdays at 2 p.m. with bears, big cats, orangutans, gorillas, giant tortoises and fruit bats also scheduled for pumpkin feedings.
New Attractions
Cryptic Creatures features insects, snakes and Jersey Devil legends while the SEPTA PZ 'Boo' Choo Train runs Halloween-themed rides through the Zoo.
Trick-or-Tree House
The historic 1876 Tree House hosts Trick-or-Tree House with Halloween decorations, extra candy and tarot card readings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Skeletons and Contests
More than two dozen 12-foot and 5-foot skeletons scatter the Zoo with costume contests at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. each day.
Seasonal Food
Seasonal food includes apple cider bar, pumpkin-spiced hot chocolate, pumpkin cheesecake parfait and Scorpion Fries with chili, nacho cheese and black beans.
The essence
Philadelphia Zoo's Boo at the Zoo event runs weekends Oct 3-Nov 1 with trick-or-treating, animal pumpkin feedings, costume contests and fall foliage views from the 10-story Pherris Wheel.
