One of Manitoba’s most popular Halloween events is back! Boo at the Zoo at Assiniboine Park Zoo will run from October 4 – 31, 2024.


The Zoo will be transformed into a spooky, spell-tacular spree, with eerie sights and a magical glee! Boo at the Zoo brings costumes and cheer, with rides, games, treats, and performances near. Breathtaking displays will make your jaw drop so come join the fun, it’ll be a thrill non-stop!

Tickets must be purchased in advance and are date and time specific. All guests, regardless of age, require a ticket to be counted toward capacity.

  • Guests 3 years of age and older: $17.00 + GST
  • Children 2 years of age and under: FREE

All rides and games are included with admission.

Boo at the Zoo Days of Operation:

  • October 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30 & 31.

Boo at the Zoo Hours:

  • Fridays & Saturdays | 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm (final entry 8:30 pm)
  • All Other Days | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm (final entry 7:30 pm)

NEW! Boo at the Zoo: After, After Dark (18+) – Thursday, October 31
When the kids are away, the grown-ups will play! On Thursday, October 31 – when the kids are out trick-or-treating – we will present an 18+ version of Boo at the Zoo. Join us for a slightly spookier evening of nostalgic Halloween fun with a few more scares, live music, a costume contest, and grown-up good times as we host our first adults-only night!

  • 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm (final entry 8:30 pm)

What’s New at Boo at the Zoo for 2024?

  • Expanded route through the Zoo
  • Dazzling new audio-visual displays
  • More crafting stations for kids
  • A super secret Rabbit’s Den (for the grown-ups)
  • Intriguing new characters and roaming performers
  • Caricature artist ($)
  • Aerialist experience ($)
  • New social media worthy selfie / photo stations

Visit https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/events/boo-at-the-zoo/info to purchase your tickets.