Boo at the NC Zoo
Plan a daytime Halloween outing with costumes, games, treats and crafts.
North Carolina Zoo, Asheboro
Scheduled October 17–18 and October 24–25, 2026, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Wristband sales stop at 2 p.m. Every participant needs an activity wristband: $10, or $8 for NC Zoo Society members, plus Zoo admission. Buy wristbands on the event day. The Zoo provides a Boo Bag; outside treat bags and containers are not permitted. Ages 4–12 are recommended and a quiet sensory area is available. Check current terms and availability. Pet dogs are not allowed in Zoo visitor areas.
Visitor information: https://www.nczoo.org/events/boo-nc-zoo
North Carolina Zoo, Asheboro
Scheduled October 17–18 and October 24–25, 2026, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Wristband sales stop at 2 p.m. Every participant needs an activity wristband: $10, or $8 for NC Zoo Society members, plus Zoo admission. Buy wristbands on the event day. The Zoo provides a Boo Bag; outside treat bags and containers are not permitted. Ages 4–12 are recommended and a quiet sensory area is available. Check current terms and availability. Pet dogs are not allowed in Zoo visitor areas.
Visitor information: https://www.nczoo.org/events/boo-nc-zoo