October 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. • Oct. 26-30
12:30 - 3:00 p.m. • Sunday, Oct. 27th
Boo at the Zoo is Lincoln's largest trick-or-treat event. The entire family will love stopping at trick-or-treat booths to get candy, coupons, and more. All of the money raised during Boo at the Zoo directly supports the Zoo and its animals.
Evening Hours: Oct. 26 - 30
General Admission: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
VIP Early Access begins at 5:00 p.m.
Daytime Hours: Sunday, Oct. 27 Only
General Admission: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
VIP Early Access begins at 12:00 p.m.
Hungry?
Runza® will have kid and adult meals available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will support the Lincoln Children’s Zoo. Take a look at the menu HERE.
Tickets
General Admission Tickets
Zoo Members
- Lincoln Children's Zoo Members receive free entry to Boo at the Zoo, but must reserve a ticket.
- All tickets must be reserved in advance. No tickets will be available at the entrance gates during the event.
- All guest 2 years old and older require a ticket to attend.
- Members who wish to trick-or-treat must purchase a treat bag. It is strongly encouraged to purchase treat bags in advance.
- Please have photo ID and/or membership card ready, along with your tickets, the night of the event.
- If you have any questions regarding your membership number, please email contact@lincolnzoo.org or call 402.475.6741 ext. 0
Non-members
- All tickets must be reserved in advance. No tickets will be available at the entrance gates during the event.
- All guests 2 and older require a ticket to attend the event.
- All guests who wish to trick-or-treat must purchase a treat bag. It is strongly encouraged to purchase treat bags in advance.
- Members of other zoos, such as Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, do not receive any discounts.
VIP Tickets
- Receive exclusive early entry to Boo at the Zoo 30 minutes prior to opening; 5:00 p.m. during evening hours or 12:00 p.m. during daytime hours.
- Enter via the VIP entrance line for quicker entry.
- All guests 2 and older require a ticket.
- Members of other zoos, such as Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, do not receive any discounts.
To Receive Your Member Discount
- Select your chosen ticket type and proceed to checkout. (Tickets are listed as non-member price, member discount will be applied during checkout.)
- During checkout, click the "I'm a member" box and enter your member number.
- Your member number can be found on the back of your Zoo membership card.
- Last name, email, and member number must match what is listed on your membership account.
- Please email contact@lincolnzoo.org with any membership questions.
All tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be available at the entrance gates during the event. Boo at the Zoo tickets are non-refundable.
A limited number of VIP tickets are available for each night and may sell out. VIP ticket are only valid for the selected night.
General Admission Boo at the Zoo tickets can be used any night of Boo at the Zoo.
| General Admission Ticket 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. or 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. (Oct. 27th only) | Price |
|---|---|
|
Lincoln Children’s Zoo Member Valid any night. | FREE Members still need to reserve tickets to attend. |
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Non-member Valid any night. | $7.95 |
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Trick-or-Treat Bag Required for each member or non-member who would like to collect candy. | $3.75 |
| Train Ride | $3.00 |
| VIP Ticket 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. or 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Oct. 27th only) | Price |
|---|---|
|
Lincoln Children’s Zoo Member Only valid for the night selected. | $7.95 |
|
Non-member Only valid for the night selected. | $11.95 |
|
Trick-or-Treat Bag Required for each member or non-member who would like to collect candy. | $3.75 |
| Train Ride | $3.00 |
Helpful Information
In preparation for Boo at the Zoo, the historic portion of the Zoo will be closed October 21 - November 1. The Zoo will close at 3:00 p.m. October 26, 27, 28 and 30 for Boo at the Zoo. The Zoo will be closed to day guests on October 27.
Admission Information
- Event tickets are required for anyone 2 years and older.
- VIP tickets are valid for the selected night only and can enter the event any time between 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Oct. 26-30) and between 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Oct. 27 only).
- General Admission tickets are valid for any night and can enter the event any time between 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Oct. 26-30) and between 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Oct. 27 only).
- Trick-or-Treat bags are required for all guests who would like to collect candy.
Member Information
- Members please have picture ID and Membership Card ready.
- Members receive free entry to Boo at the Zoo, but must reserve tickets in advance.
- Members must purchase a treat bag if they would like to collect candy.
- Members of other zoos, such as Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, do not receive any discounts.
- To receive your member discount, click the "I'm a member" box during check out and enter your member number. Your member number can be found on the back of your Zoo membership card. Last name, email and membership number must match what is listed on your membership account.
Food and Beverage
Runza® will have kid and adult meals available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will support the Lincoln Children’s Zoo. Take a look at the menu HERE.
A snack cart will also be located inside of the Zoo with items available such as water, hot cider, popcorn and pretzels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a ticket to Boo at the Zoo?
• Everyone ages 2 and up will need a ticket to attend Boo at the Zoo.
Can I purchase tickets when I arrive at Boo at the Zoo?
• No, all tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be available at the entrance gates during the event.
My ticket say 5:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m., can I come anytime that day?
• Yes, general admission tickets are valid anytime between 5:30 - 8:00pm on Oct. 26-30 or between 12:30 - 3:00pm on Sunday, Oct. 27. Typically, things tend to slow down later in the evening, so if you want to avoid lines, later in the evening is the best way to do so.
Do adults need tickets if only the kids are collecting candy?
• Yes, everyone ages 2 and up will need admission tickets to enter Boo at the Zoo. Only those that want to collect candy need to purchase treat bags in addition to admission.
If we arrive at 8:00 p.m. will we still have time to see everything?
• Yes, the admission gates will close at 8:00 p.m. but the trick-or-treat booths will stay open until the last guest has passed their booth.
We are Zoo Members, can we just show our membership card instead of buying tickets?
• No, Zoo Members still need to reserve tickets in advance.
Parking
Ride Shuttles for FREE!
Shuttles provided by StarTran Bus Service.
Limited parking is available at the Zoo parking lots during Boo at the Zoo. Shuttles will run before, during and after the event for FREE. Shuttles begin at 4:30 p.m. each evening and 11:30 a.m. on Sunday Oct. 27. Park at any of the shuttle locations below to ride FREE to Boo at the Zoo.
Shuttle Locations:
Lincoln High School
Antelope Park
