Fall Funtacular: Boo at the Zoo

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Nashville Zoo has gotten into the Halloween spirit with its annual Boo at the Zoo event.

“New this year, we have the 40-foot tall Ferris wheel for kids to ride [and] parents to ride,” Leah Trice with the Nashville Zoo told News 2. “[There are] plenty of things for everybody to enjoy!”

Attendees can expect to have a hauntingly good time and enjoy:

Magically lit scenes

Straw creatures

Flamingos, tigers and animals in the Unseen New World

Storytime with the Old Oakley Tree

A Monster Mash Dance Floor

Free rides on the Scary-Go-Round

The Pumpkin Patch

A Fall Fun Zone

Carn-Evil Carnival Games

Costumed characters

Trick or treat stations, where children between 2 and 12 are eligible to receive a free souvenir bag

On weekends, you also have the chance to meet Gourdon the Talking Pumpkin for some classic jokes.

Boo at the Zoo runs nightly through Halloween from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. The Zoo’s ambassador animals will be putting on shows nightly at 5:45, 6:45 and 7:45.

Children under 2 can always attend the spooky event for free. Parking is $10. Tickets for adults, teens and other young people are $19 each on all days between Monday and Thursday; tickets for adults, teens and other young people cost $23 on Fridays through Sundays. Zoo members can save $3 per ticket and park for free.

You can follow this link to buy tickets.