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Trick-or-Treat Through Zoo Knoxville’s Wild Woods

Get your costume ready for a fa-boo-lous Halloween party! Enjoy over 20 treat stations, a monster mash dance party, and your favorite characters. It’s a not-so-spooky night of tricks and treats for the whole family.

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Monster Mash Dance Party

Knox Vegas DJ will keep the family-friendly dance party rocking with your favorite Halloween tunes, games and activities.

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Character Nights + Live Entertainment

Say hello to your favorite characters or watch a performance from a local talent. Each evening is a new adventure, check the schedule and snag tickets for your favorite lineup.

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21 Treat Stations

Visit all 21 treat stations on the trail, each sponsored by a local business.

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Spooky Seasonal Menu

From a full dinner of Eyeball Tacos, to spooky snacks and Frankenstein Krispy Treats, four food stops are found on the Trail.

Specialty Cocktails and Beverages available for those ages 21+.

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Wild Woods Nature Trail

Explore Zoo Knoxville’s Wild Woods and discover a historic cabin, walking bridge, tunnel, and haunted cemetery.

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Costume Contest

Pose at the Photo Op outside the Monster Mash Tent and post online, tag Zoo Knoxville and use #BooCostumeContest2025.

Winners will receive a special prize!

Beware! Tickets are Limited.
$15 Per Person
$14 Per Member

Free for kids 2 and under
Free Parking

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Boo! at the Zoo 2025 Schedule

October 9-12

5:30-8:00 pm

Friday October 10th:

    • Ghostbusters

Saturday October 11th:

    • Elphaba & Glinda provided by Magic Lamp Entertainment
    • Ghostbusters

Sunday October 12th:

    • Wednesday Addams, Belle, & Moana provided by Magic Lamp Entertainment
    • Spectra Twirlers

October 16-19

5:30-8:00 pm

Thursday October 16th:

    • Ghostbusters Provided by Foothills Busters
    • Star Trek provided by Foothills Starfleet
Friday October 17th:
    • Mario & Princess Peach provided by Magic Lamp Entertainment
    • Thriller provided by Krucial Dance

Saturday October 18th:

    • Sanderson Sisters,  Captain America & Deadpool provided by Magic Lamp Entertainment
    • Star Wars Characters provided by the 501st Legion

Sunday October 19th:

    • Maleficent & Aurora, Ariel & Ursula provided by Magic Lamp Entertainment
    • Spectra Twirlers

October 23-26

5:30-8:00 pm

Thursday October 23rd:

    • Spiderman & Spider Gwen provider by Magic Lamp Entertainment
    • Ghostbusters provided by Foothills Busters
    • Star Trek provided by Foothills Starfleet

Friday October 24th:

    • Elphaba & Glinda, Superman & Supergirl provided by Magic Lamp Entertainment

Saturday October 25th:

    • Cinderella, Evil Stepsisters & Fairy Godmother provided by Magic Lamp Entertainment
    • Star Wars Characters provided by the 501st Legion

Sunday October 26th:

    • Sanderson Sisters provided by Magic Lamp Entertainment

Spooky Seasonal Menu

#1

Al’s Cantina

Eyeball Tacos, Spider Web Tacos, Churros and other spooky treats. Boo Butter Beer, boozy options available for ages 21+.

#2

Rhino Canteen

Cookies, Frankenstein Rice Krispies, S’mores Cheesecake Waffle Cones, Popcorn, Kettle Corn, Chips and Candy. Specialty cocktails: Campfire Mule, Black Magic Margarita, and Spooky Sangria.

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Chimney Tops

Chicken & Veggie Skewers, Andouille & Marble Potato Skewers, and Cremini Mushroom & Marble Potato Skewers. Hot Dogs & Bratwurst on Pretzels rolls off the grill. Specialty cocktails and non-alcohol drinks, snacks and treats.

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Graze Food Truck

S’mores Funnel Cake Fries, Popcorn Chicken, Fresh Donut Holes with Icing Dips, Pretzel Bites, and Cheese Curds. Plus more Boo snacks and treats.

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