Boo at the Zoo, Perfect for Ghouls and Boys
Media Alert: Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Powell, OH – Boo at the Zoo, the merry not scary event at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium extends to three weekends! Join the fun October 16-18, October 23-25 and October 30 and 31.
Each weekend will feature candy stations, magicians, a haunted train ride, two hay mazes, special themed regions of the Zoo and other thrilling Halloween activities. In addition, the Zoo is excited to announce that Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, and the Green Goblin will be on hand to help celebrate Halloween. These amazing super heroes will be performing shows and appearing in the Zoo’s Character Caravans.
Guests that enjoy shows also won’t want to miss the popular Animals on Safari show that features dogs and cats that were rescued from local shelters. Also, those interested in catching a Halloween themed program won’t want to miss “Creature Features” at the Animal Encounters Village.
The Zoo’s animals will also get into the Halloween spirit, with pumpkin smashes on the first two Saturdays and a special treat on the 31st. This delightfully haunting fun event will offer a Halloween experience in an atmosphere that only the Zoo can provide!
Boo at the Zoo is included in the price of admission and free to Columbus Zoo members. Children are welcome to dress in costume however; only adults accompanied by a child or children under 13-years-old will be permitted to wear costumes on Zoo grounds.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is open 363 days a year 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. after Labor Day. General admission is $12 for adults, $7 for children ages 2 to 9 and seniors 60+. Children under 2 and Columbus Zoo members are free. The Zoo was named the #1 Zoo in America by USA Travel Guide and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA.) For more information and to purchase advance Zoo admission tickets, visit www.columbuszoo.org