Boo at the Zoo - Zoo Knoxville

Join Us Select Nights In October

Put on your costumes and join us for Boo! at the Zoo, presented by Chick-fil-A Knoxville! See fantastical characters come to life on the Storybook Trick-or-Treat Trail, venture into the HallowGlow Forest, get your boogie on at the Monster Mash Dance Party and have a ball at our Halloween-themed carnival games. Plus, make more animal friends than ever before, including a brand-new Albino American Alligator, on exhibit for a limited-time.

Select Nights October 3 – 30
5:30 PM – 8 PM

New for 2026: HallowGlow Forest

Introducing an all-new immersive light experience. You won’t want to miss this majestic journey through the forest where you’ll meet plenty of fun characters along the way! HallowGlow is included with your admission cost.

BOO! at the Zoo Highlights:

#1

Monster Mash Dance Party

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

#2

Characters + Live Entertainment

Say hello to your favorite characters or watch a performance from a local talent.

#3

Carnival Games

Work out that sugar rush with free-to-play Halloween-themed carnival games! Keep the competition fresh with everything from corn hole to inflatable axe throwing.

#4

Treat Stations

Visit each treat station on the trail, each one is sponsored by a local business.

#5

Spooky Seasonal Menu

From full dinner items to spooky snacks, enjoy plenty of food stops are found on the trail.

Specialty Cocktails and Beverages available for those ages 21+.

#6

Costume Contest

Pose at the Photo Op outside the Carnival Tent and post online, tag Zoo Knoxville and use #CostumeContest26 and #BooAtThe Zoo.

Winners will receive a special prize!

Ticket Options

General Admission

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Online In Advance
$15 for Adults and Children 3+
Children under 3 are free

Same-Day At Gate
$20 for Adults and Children 3+
Children under 3 are free

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Friday, October 30

*Last ticket sale at 8 PM

Spooky Seasonal Menu

#1

Al’s Cantina

Spiderweb nachos, Nachos & cheese, BOO! family churro, Build your own eyeball tacos and Frozen bananas. Beer and specialty cocktail options also available for ages 21+.

#2

Safari Smokehouse

Smores funnel cake fries, Deep fried Twinkie, Chicken & waffle cone with spicy maple syrup, BOO! bacon burger, and BOO! grilled cheese. Beer and specialty cocktail options also available for ages 21+.

#3

Sugarlands BARn

BOOberry pumpkin pie, BOOzy Pecan pie, BOO brew, Dracula’s dirty soda, Fall fling, Ghoul’s mule, Dr. Frankenstein, Green Goblin and an Apple cider margarita. Options available for ages 21+.

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Join Us Select Nights In October

New for 2026: HallowGlow Forest

BOO! at the Zoo Highlights:

#1

Monster Mash Dance Party

#2

Characters + Live Entertainment

#3

Carnival Games

#4

Treat Stations

#5

Spooky Seasonal Menu

#6

Costume Contest

Ticket Options

General Admission

Members

2026 Schedule

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Final Week

Spooky Seasonal Menu

#1

Al’s Cantina

#2

Safari Smokehouse

#3

Sugarlands BARn

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