Explore Your Family Adventure at Whipsnade Zoo this Halloween
Calling all little monsters and brave families to trick-or-treat at Whipsnade Zoo! Discover a fascinating family Halloween adventure at Boo at the Zoo this October half term. Take part in spooky activities, uncover animal secrets, enjoy a Halloween costume party, and help protect our incredible wildlife and save endangered species from extinction.
Boo at the Zoo Halloween Activities Highlights
River Room
- Halloween Disco and Costume Party: Join the free party with games like walking like a mummy, roaring like a lion, or hopping like a kangaroo, and finishing with a costume contest, it's fun for all ages. Three sessions at 11am, 12pm, and 1.45pm.
- Spooky Magic Show: Experience a spooky interactive Halloween magic show for all ages. Free and family friendly, with shows at 11.30am, 12.30pm, and 2.15pm.
- Creepy Crafts: Create your very own animal masquerade mask at our self-serve craft station. Available throughout the event, it's perfect for little artists to unleash their creativity!
- Halloween Storytime: Enjoy magical stories with interactive Makaton elements for families and kids. Join our free storytelling sessions at 10.30am, 1.15pm, and 3pm.
Rainforest Room
- Pumpkin Painting*: Get creative with our pumpkin painting activity using edible markers, so your pumpkin can still be carved or displayed at home. A fun, family-friendly activity perfect for all ages! *Additional charges apply. There is no space for families to leave their pumpkins, please take them home after decorating.
Covered Picnic Areas
- Face Painting: Transform into a spooky character with Fandango Faces' ghoulish face painting! Available from 11am to 3pm, perfect Halloween fun for children.
- Mini Graveyard Trail: Stop by the eerie graveyard of animal species that are no longer with us. You'll have a blast learning how to prevent extinctions from happening in the future through interactive games. Fun and educational for the whole family!
And More…
- Halloween Railway Trail*: Get ready for a thrilling adventure! Hop on the The Great Whipsnade Railway and see if you can spot our 6 Extinct in the Wild animals hiding along the trail. Complete the challenge, and you will earn a fun prize - some spooky stickers to take home as a reward for your sharp eyes! *Additional charges apply.
- Ghoulish Ghost Tours: Join our free ghost tours to discover the spooky history of the zoo! Family-friendly, but with themes of death and gore. Tours run at 11am, 12pm, and 2pm. No need to pre-book, just come and join us!
- Spook-tacular Animal Talks: Don’t miss our thrilling animal talks where you can learn about a variety of amazing creatures! These talks are perfect for kids and adults alike, and they'll give you an insight into some of the zoo's most fascinating animals. You can also win a free pumpkin with our pumpkin voucher mini competitions held during the talks! We're giving away up to five vouchers every day*. *One free pumpkin per voucher. The voucher must be claimed on the day of winning. .
Talks schedule:
| 10.30 | Wolverines |
| 11:00 | Otters |
| 11:30 | Daily Talk |
| 12:00 | Lemurs |
| 14:00 | Spooky Species of the Butterfly House |
| 14:30 | Penguins |
| 15:00 | Owls |
| 15:30 | Red Pandas |
Golden Pumpkins Hunts
Everyday a Golden Pumpkin will be hidden around the zoo for members, fellows, and patrons to find. The first member to locate it each day will win a special prize.*
*If the pumpkin is returned by a non-membership family, it will be rehidden.
Perfect for Families and Kids This October Half Term
Boo at the Zoo Halloween activities await children and families at Whipsnade Zoo this October half term. It's the best Halloween family event you won't want to miss! From costume party and ghost tours to pumpkin painting and creepy craft activity, this event has something for everyone!
The event opens on Saturday 26 October and runs from 10.30am to 3.30pm until Sunday 3 November. With the exception of Sunday 27 October when the event will open an hour earlier (9.30am - 3.30pm) to allow for a relaxed opening.
