Come See the Original Creatures of the Night.
Don your costume, bring your trick-or-treat bag and get ready for the “wildest” Halloween event in town! Boo at the Zoo is a unique way for families to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities.
Help Save Wild Orangutans this Halloween
All candy distributed at Boo at the Zoo is made by companies committed to using sustainable palm oil which helps protect wild orangutan habitats.
Passionate about animal conservation?
Use this Orangutan-Friendly Halloween Treats Guide 2026 for your Halloween shopping! Products in this guide are produced by companies that are members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and are committed to making a difference for wild orangutans and other endangered species by using certified sustainable palm oil.
Want to find even more products? Download the free PalmOil Scan App, then scan product barcodes to see how they rank. This app was developed under the World Association of Zoos & Aquariums (WAZA) and is regionally managed by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and other zoos globally.
Highlights of Boo at the Zoo
Activities Include:
- Haunted House – ages 6 and up, strobe lights in use in Lodge at Moose Lake
- Spooky Graveyard – waiting to greet you on your way to Water’s Edge: Africa
- Trick-or-treat at Spooky Treat Stations – throughout the Boo at the Zoo path
- Lighted Pumpkins – located in My Big Backyard
- Pirate’s Cove – inside Australia Walkabout
- Photo Opportunities – If you’ve got it, haunt it! Find our year-specific backdrops. Selfie spots are everywhere. Tag us: @cheyennemountainzoo
- Sky Ride – $3 per ride (be in line by 7:30 p.m.),
- Giraffe feeding – $3 per lettuce bundle, or $5 two,
- Budgie feeding – $1 per seed stick.
Select animal exhibits are open, including
– NEW Giraffe Center
– Asian Highlands
– Australia Walkabout
– Elephant & Rhino Barn
– Hippo Building
– Lion Relaxation Room
– The Loft
– Rocky Mountain Wild
– Scutes Family Gallery
– Primate World is closed (Our primates are sensitive to evening events.)
*Note: Some animal areas are closed due to the species’ sensitivities to nighttime events.
Restaurants & Gift Shop open during Boo at the Zoo
– Cozy Goat (beverages only)
– Grizzly Grill
– Longneck Cafe
– Pizza with a View
– Gift Shop
Costume Requirements
For the safety of all guests, costume masks and costume weapons may not be worn by guests 12 years of age or older. Masks worn by guests 11 years of age and younger must have openings that allow the eyes to be seen and that do not obstruct peripheral vision. Balloons are not allowed inside the Zoo (even as part of a costume) for the safety of our animals and wild animals.
Trick-or-treat bags
Support the Zoo’s efforts to reduce waste by bringing your own trick-or-treat bags!
Forgot your bag? CMZoo treat bags are available at Admissions for $2.
