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Boo at the Zoo 2026
Family event in Columbia, SC, confirmed for Halloween 2026 on its official site.
Dates checked on riverbanks.org · Sep 24, 2026
This event has ended for 2026. Dates for next year go up here once the venue announces them.
- Type
- Family event
- 2026 dates
- Oct 16–30, 2026
- Hours
- 6–9pm
- Price
- Timed tickets; under 2 free; Spooky Rides Pass $6
- Suggested age
- All Ages
- Scare level
- 1 of 5
- Address
- 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210
Evening Halloween event at the zoo with trick-or-treating for costumed kids. Add-ons include a rides pass for the train and carousel and a trick-or-treat dinner party.
- trick-or-treat
- train and carousel
- dinner party option
Quick Answers
When is Boo at the Zoo open for Halloween 2026?
Boo at the Zoo: Oct 16–30, 2026, 6–9pm. Dates can change, so check the official site before you go.
How much does Boo at the Zoo cost?
Timed tickets; under 2 free; Spooky Rides Pass $6 (from the official site).
Is Boo at the Zoo scary for kids?
BooMap suggests All Ages and rates it 1 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale.
Where is Boo at the Zoo?
500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210.
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