Families of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, special food and drink menus and more at the Saint Louis Zoo's nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience Boo at the Zoo! Boo at the Zoo is a long-time St. Louis family favorite, with fun. spellbinding decorations for great photo opportunities, spooktacular entertainment as actors bring the decorated areas to life, interaction with the animals, meet the Zoo's new Komodo dragon, fun at the 4-D Theater and Conservation Carousel, and much more.
At Boo at the Zoo you can visit the Caribbean Cove, slither into the Charles H. Hoessle Herpetaruim and the Bayer Insectarium, as well as ride the Zooline railroad, see the Stingrays at Caribbean Cove and more.
And don't forget the special food and drink menus and souvenir t-shirts! Please note: this is not a trick-or-treating event.
Boo at the Zoo is happening nightly from 5 to 8:30 p.m., October 16-30, 2025 at the Saint Louis Zoo. Tickets are available now.
October 14 is Sensory Friendly Night for guests with sensory sensitivities. This night includes sensory maps, quiet areas, and trained Zoo staff to assist individuals with sensory sensitivities.
Family-friendly costumes are encouraged! Scary costumes are not permitted. Costume masks and face paint/makeup that conceals the whole face are not permitted on guests 14 and older.
Learn more and get tickets at stlzoo.org
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Kids Art Night Out at Yucandu Art Studio features a new creative project each month, ranging from mosaics, to collage, printmaking, glitter, clay and more.
Splash and play with your little one in this fun morning activity. No registration is necessary.
Bring your little ones to the Chesterfield Aquatic Center for Tot Time. Kids ages 0-5 can splash and play in the leisure pool with their peers. Older children ages 6-11 are welcome when they are accompanied by an adult and younger children. Open to residents and non-residents. Reservations are not needed.