ABOUT THE EVENT

• We have a treat for you… Haunt the Zoo tickets are on sale now! The Oklahoma City Zoo is thrilled to host the 39^th annual Haunt the Zoo for Halloween, Oklahoma’s largest and longest running Halloween season celebration! Presented by Oklahoma’s Own News9, Haunt the Zoo brings families together for a unique, outdoor trick-or-treating experience in a safe environment. Trick-or-treaters will discover themed photo booths along the Haunt the Zoo trail as they collect treats from friendly volunteers. Volunteers will distribute candy and snacks through 8-foot “treat tubes” into official Haunt the Zoo bags from a safe distance. Show off your festive best and wear your Halloween costume to Haunt the Zoo. Adults are encouraged to dress up, too, but nothing scary. Haunt the Zoo occurs Saturdays and Sundays, October 8 through 30. Trick-or-treating is available each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a morning reservation block from 9 a.m. to noon and an afternoon block from noon to 4 p.m. General Zoo admission or ZOOfriends memberships plus, official Haunt the Zoo treat bags are required to trick-or-treat and must be purchased in advance. Combo ticket options offering Zoo admission, Haunt the Zoo treat bags and single-day entry to BRICKLIVE are available online for $24/adult (12-64) and $21/child (3-11) and $21/senior (65+). Trick-or-treat bags for children 2 and under are $7/bag or $6/bag (ZOOfriends members). To purchase tickets and view all ticket options, visit www.okczoo.org/htz. While experiencing Haunt the Zoo, attendees can enjoy a Hay Maze at no additional cost. Guests can also partake in a Pumpkin Painting Craft ($5 for members/$6 for non-members) or experience other Zoo attractions including giraffe, rhino and lorikeet feedings, a ride on the tram or carousel, sea lion presentations, BRICKLIVE and more. Tickets for these attractions will be limited and can be purchased in advance or on-site. To learn more about Haunt the Zoo, visit www.okczoo.org/htz or call (405) 425-0262.

 

• HAUNT THE ZOO FOR HALLOWEEN VOLUNTEER SIGN UP OPEN! Volunteering so fun, it’s scary! The Oklahoma City Zoo is needing volunteers to help with the 39th annual Haunt the Zoo for Halloween, Oklahoma’s largest trick-or-treating event! With unique trick-or-treating methods in place, it's sure to be a safe and memorable experience for our guests, staff and volunteers. Haunt the Zoo occurs Saturdays and Sundays, October 8 through 30. Volunteers must 14 or older and any volunteer under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This volunteer opportunity is ideal for individuals and families plus, civic, school and corporate groups. To learn more to register for this event click here.