Every year, SFZA thrills kids and adults alike with ZooBoo, a Halloween extravaganza! With plenty of spooktacular fun to be had, there's something for everyone.
-- Exploration of the entire Great Plains Zoo campus, with free-flowing movement!
-- A trick-or-treat experience at the Zoo!
-- Hundreds of painted and carved pumpkins!
-- Sensory Hour’ exclusively from 10 - 11 am on Saturday, October 18 for those with sensory needs!
-- Admission included with Monarch and Gold memberships. No ticket required, as long as everyone is named on your membership. Bring your membership card directly to the quick scan line.
Interested in becoming a vendor? Click the button below to sign up! Vendor spaces are limited.
Sensory Hour
Your Sioux Falls Zoo \& Aquarium (SFZA) works to be an inclusive place of fun, education, and discovery! This year we have added an additional hour to ZooBoo to allow those with sensory processing issues to experience the event. During this time, the capacity allowed will be low. We ask that you please not reserve a ticket for this time if you don't require it to allow others that do to have a ZooBoo experience to last a lifetime!
ZooBoo tickets are valid for the day of purchase only. Each ticket grants entrance for one individual on the night purchased. ZooBoo is held rain, snow, or shine and is completely outdoors – so be sure to dress for the weather. No refunds will be given.
Costume Guidelines
While we want everyone to have a fun experience and feel free to express themselves, we value safety and offer a family-friendly environment for all. Please read our guidelines below:
-- No inflatable costumes. (They can agitate animals.)
-- Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be offensive or violent in nature.
-- Costumes may not contain any sharp or jutting objects that could harm other guests.
-- Adults may wear costumes but we ask that they be family-friendly.
-- SFZA reserves the right to ask adults to remove costume masks.
Did you know that all candy distributed at ZooBoo 2025 is palm oil sustainable?
Palm oil, which is grown in tropical rainforests, is an ingredient in many types of candy. The uncontrolled clearing of rainforests for palm oil plantations has led to the widespread loss of habitats for endangered species, including Orangutans and Siamang Gibbons.
Do your part to preserve wildlife by purchasing candy that is palm oil free, or made with sustainable palm oil.
Friday, October 17 (5 - 9 pm)
-- 5 pm: Zoo open to VIP Early Access ticket holders
-- Ages 2 - 12 receive a free glow stick and SFZA logo bag to collect treats in!
-- 6 pm: ZooBoo open to general public
-- 6 - 7:30 pm: Sioux Empire Ghostbusters in the Plaza
-- 5 - 8:30 pm: DJ in the Plaza
-- 5 - 9 pm: Vendor trick-or-treat stations
-- 9 pm: ZooBoo closes
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