# Philly Zoo Boo at the Zoo 2026

> Philadelphia Zoo's Halloween event features pumpkin-eating hippos, giant skeletons and 10-story fall foliage views.
- Title: Philly Zoo Boo at the Zoo 2026 · PhillyVoice | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/philadelphia-zoo-boo-at-the-zoo-2026-halloween-fall-foliage
- Published: 2026-10-01T01:24:24.496+00:00
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- Topics: philadelphia zoo, boo at the zoo, halloween, pumpkin feedings, pherris wheel, fall foliage, trick-or-treating, costume contests, giant skeletons, animal enrichment, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.