Boo at the Zoo: NOVA Wild’s First-Ever Halloween Celebration!
- Carrie Toreno
- Sep 25
- 2 min read
October 17 • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Get ready for something brand new at NOVA Wild! We’re thrilled to announce our first-ever Boo at the Zoo — a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun happening on Thursday, October 17th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Together we have designed an event that’s more than just trick-or-treating. Boo at the Zoo brings together families, businesses, and the community for an unforgettable night filled with decorated trunks, pumpkin carving, scavenger hunts, and of course — the wild animals and safari you know and love.
🎃 Participate in Trunk-or-Treat
At the heart of Boo at the Zoo is our Trunk-or-Treat, where our parking lot transforms into a Halloween wonderland.
Families can sign up to decorate a trunk, hand out goodies, and compete for prizes in the Best Decorated Trunk Contest.
Businesses & organizations can showcase their creativity, hand out candy or branded giveaways, and connect with hundreds of local families.
Prizes include wild experiences like a NOVA Wild Family 4-Pack or a Feed Bucket.
👉 Ready to decorate a trunk? Sign up here: https://novawild.org/boo-at-zoo-trunk-or-treat/ Even if you don’t decorate, bring the kids in costume, collect candy, and help us crown the contest winners by voting for your favorite trunks!
🎃 Pumpkin Carving Contest ($5 per pumpkin)
Show off your carving skills in the picnic area!
Pumpkins just $5 each
Categories: Funniest, Scariest, Most Creative
Winners score a Sloth Encounter Family 4-Pack or other fun animal prizes!
Bonus: once carved, pumpkins are given to our animals for a seasonal snack.
🦆 Zoo Scavenger Hunt
The Halloween adventure continues inside the zoo!
Hunt for rubber ducks, glow bracelets, mini toys, and more.
Find the golden duck for special prizes like a feed bucket.
Join our Selfie Challenge: snap fun photos at exhibits, tag NOVA Wild, and show off your costumes!
🍪 Snacks & Treats
Enjoy seasonal favorites like cookies, apples, and light refreshments.
Upgrade your night with a Halloween-themed feed bucket — decorated for Boo at the Zoo, filled with treats for the animals, and yours to keep as a souvenir!
🦁 Safari Drive & Zoo Exploration
Your ticket includes full access to NOVA Wild!
Take a drive through the safari.
Explore the zoo at dusk.
Watch animals enjoy their very own pumpkin treats!
🎟️ Tickets & Details
Tickets: $30 per person
Pumpkins: $5 each (for the carving contest)
Event Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (decorators arrive at 4:30 PM)
Your ticket includes:✔️ Trunk-or-Treat access✔️ Pumpkin Carving Contest ($5 per pumpkin)✔️ Scavenger Hunt & Prizes✔️ Snacks & Refreshments✔️ Full Zoo Admission + Safari
Be Part of the First Boo at the Zoo!
Join the event by participating in the Trunk or Treat part of the event. Whether you’re:
A business or organization looking to connect with families in a fun, face-to-face way, or
A family ready to decorate a trunk and compete for prizes join us for this great event.
Join us in making the very first Boo at the Zoo a community tradition to remember! 🎃
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