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Spooky Spirits

Enjoy this 21+ adults only event!

Thursday, October 16, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

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Event Details

It’s spooky season, y’all! We’ve got a brand-new 21+ event, Spooky Spirits, happening this October during Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding. Enjoy a wickedly fun night dressed in your favorite Halloween gear – costumes are a bonus but faces must be visible – where you can see the Zoo glow and sip on seasonal cocktails and craft brews.

Tickets will vanish fast – don’t ghost this chance for grown-up Halloween fun with a wild twist.

By attending Spooky Spirits at the Zoo, you are helping save animals in the wild.

Event Tickets

Spooky Spirits Pass: $49

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Your ticket includes:

  • 1 complimentary drink (signature cocktail, mocktail, beer, or soda)
  • DJ at Reflection Pool
  • Animal birth chart scavenger hunt – you’ll receive a conservation bracelet upon completion
  • And more!

Adults 21+ only. No one under 21 will be permitted to attend the event. Last entry at 8:00 p.m. Last pour at 9:30 p.m.

 

Featured Animal Areas to See

Explore the Zoo after hours and see animals and chat with our keepers from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the following areas:

  • Meet our Asian elephants
  • Visit our chimpanzees in the Great Ape Gallery
  • See our black bears, Claud and Belle
  • Spot our pygmy hippo, Akobi
  • Explore the Bug House
  • Chat with our Night Team and learn about bat monitoring

Plus, see a python feeding in the Reptile & Amphibian House at 6:45 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this event only open to guests 21 and up?

Yes, Spooky Spirits is an adults-only event for guests 21 and up. No babies or children are allowed. Guests without a valid photo ID will not be permitted to enter.

What food options will be available?

There will be plenty of food options available during Spooky Spirits, including our full menu from Cypress Circle Café, Jack’s Cafe, and Twiga, as well as our kiosks around the Zoo. Place your order online ahead of time from Cypress Circle.

Will there be keeper chats?

Yes, you will be able to chat with keepers from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the following areas:

  • Asian elephants
  • Chimpanzees
  • Black Bears
  • Pygmy hippo
  • Bug House

Python feeding at Reptile House at 6:45 p.m.

 

Where should I park?

Our main parking lot is located at 6200 Hermann Park Drive, and parking will be available throughout the Hermann Park parking areas.

What happens if it rains?

This event is rain or shine. There are no refunds.

Is smoking permitted?

No, smoking is not permitted at the Zoo.