# US zoo and wildlife Halloween festivals

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-zoo-and-wildlife-halloween-festivals
> Updated: 2026-10-01T01:24:24.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Various wildlife preserves and zoos in the United States are hosting seasonal Halloween-themed festivals.

In Abilene, the Abilene Zoo is organizing its ‘Boo at the Zoo’ event, which includes activities such as trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and themed areas like ‘Pumpkin Country’. Similarly, the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve in Maryland is hosting ‘Boo in the Zoo’, featuring animal encounters, food trucks, and campfires.

The Philadelphia Zoo has also announced its annual ‘Boo at the Zoo’ event, scheduled to run through November 1. This celebration includes seasonal animal enrichment, such as pumpkin feedings for bears and hippos, alongside new attractions like the ‘Cryptic Creatures’ exhibit and the ‘SEPTA PZ Boo Choo Train’.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Philadelphia Zoo announces seasonal Halloween festivities

The Philadelphia Zoo’s annual Boo at the Zoo event runs through November 1, featuring pumpkin feedings for animals, themed trains, and seasonal attractions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philadelphia-zoo-announces-seasonal-halloween-festivities

### 2026-09-10: Zoos and wildlife preserves host seasonal Halloween festivals

Zoos and wildlife preserves are hosting Halloween festivals featuring trick-or-treating, animal encounters, and themed activities throughout October.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zoos-and-wildlife-preserves-host-seasonal-halloween-festivals

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