Washington · Friday, October 16, 2026

Boo at the Zoo

Name: Boo at the Zoo
Start: 2026-10-16T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-19T00:30:00.000Z
Location: National Zoo

Boo at the Zoo on Friday, October 16, 2026 at National Zoo (Zoo). Best for: school-age.

When: Friday, October 16, 2026
Venue: National Zoo
City: Washington
Category: Zoo
Age bands: school-age
Event page: nationalzoo.si.edu/visit/events/boo-zoo

Get ready for a WILD Halloween evening! Boo at the Zoo, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s beloved family-friendly event is back in 2026.

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