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Zoo Boo at Houston Zoo 2026
Family event in Houston, TX, confirmed for Halloween 2026 on its official site.
- Type
- Family event
- 2026 dates
- Sept 25 - Oct 31, 2026
- Hours
- 9am-5pm daily (last entry 4pm); extended to 9:30pm on select Fridays (last entry 8pm)
- Price
- Included with general zoo admission; free for members
- Suggested age
- All Ages (Costume rule: adult faces must be fully visible, no heavy makeup or masks)
- Scare level
- 2 of 5
- Address
- 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Houston Zoo's month-long Halloween takeover with pumpkin displays, a spooky forest, s'mores campfires and a new light-projection show; costumes encouraged.
- pumpkin lantern tunnel
- Ghost Town in the Children's Zoo
- campfires & s'mores
- PhantomScape light projection (new)
- Spooky Spirits adults-only night Oct 16
Quick Answers
When is Zoo Boo at Houston Zoo open for Halloween 2026?
Zoo Boo at Houston Zoo: Sept 25 - Oct 31, 2026, 9am-5pm daily (last entry 4pm); extended to 9:30pm on select Fridays (last entry 8pm). Dates can change, so check the official site before you go.
How much does Zoo Boo at Houston Zoo cost?
Included with general zoo admission; free for members (from the official site).
Is Zoo Boo at Houston Zoo scary for kids?
BooMap suggests All Ages and rates it 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. The venue says: Costume rule: adult faces must be fully visible, no heavy makeup or masks.
Where is Zoo Boo at Houston Zoo?
6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030.
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