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Part of situation: US zoo and wildlife Halloween festivals (2 clusters)

Zoos and wildlife preserves host seasonal Halloween festivals

Halloween events zoo festivals trick-or-treating fall traditions family activities

Various wildlife preserves and zoos are hosting seasonal Halloween-themed festivals.

The Abilene Zoo is holding its ‘Boo at the Zoo’ event on select dates throughout October, including October 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, and Halloween Day. The festival features trick-or-treating, a costume contest, a hay-bale maze, and themed areas such as ‘Pumpkin Country’ and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean Cove’. Zoo members are eligible for a 50% discount on tickets.

In Maryland, the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve is hosting ‘Boo in the Zoo’ on October 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31. The evening event includes trick-or-treating stations, animal encounters, food trucks, and campfires. Admission is tiered between trick-or-treaters and non-trick-or-treaters, with children aged two and under entering for free.

Entities

Abilene Zoo · Catoctin Wildlife Preserve

Sources

Abilene Zoo Transforms Into A Fall Festival For Boo At The Zoo, Running Select Dates Through October 31 [1470kyyw.com]
Santa Barbara Zoo unveils a whole new "Boo at the Zoo" for Halloween - Santa Barbara News-Press [www.newspress.com]
Boo In The Zoo! - Catoctin Wildlife Preserve | Thurmont, MD – Get close, in unexpected ways! [catoctinwildlifepreserve.com]