Boo at the Zoo, Arkansas’ largest Halloween festival, will celebrate its 20th anniversary with spooky fun from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 20-23 and Oct. 27-31 at the Little Rock Zoo.

The event features trick-or-treating in a safe, fun family environment along with Halloween attractions like a haunted house, Frankenstein’s Dance Party, Ghost Roast S’mores Station, carousel rides, a costume contest, magic shows, story time, bounce houses, carnival rides and more.

New this year:

An all-inclusive ticket that includes general admission, trick-or-treating and access to carnival rides, attractions, and bounce houses (excludes photo station) for $15 at the gate and $14 in advance at the Little Rock Zoo or online at LittleRockZoo.com.

Live music performances from area bands every Friday and Saturday night at the Elephant Stage. The live music play list includes:

  • Shannon Boshears Band: Friday (Oct. 21)
  • Velvet Kente: Saturday (Oct. 22)
  • Rodney Block and the Real Music Lovers: Friday (Oct. 28)
  • Donna Massey and Blue-Eyed Soul: Saturday (Oct. 29)

An improved haunted train ride with updated decorations and special effects.

A Creatures of the Night station hosted by the Little Rock Zoo docent volunteers, who will have live animals and biofacts to help families learn more about noctural Zoo residents.

Returning is the magic of Ring 29 of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, who will perform free magic shows at 6:30 p.m. nightly at the Civitan Amphitheater Stage.

To view a full list of performers and performance times click here. 

Tickets are $7 at the gate for general admission ($6 in advance) and $15 at the gate for all-inclusive admission ($14 in advance). Tickets may be purchased in advance at LittleRockZoo.com.

To learn more click here.