Calling all ghosts and witches to join us for "Boo at the Zoo" and enjoy Oakland Zoo's Halloween festivities, Saturdays and Sundays starting on October 17 through November 1.

Discover Pathway Encounters

Come and meet some creepy crawler residents at the House of Bugs on Saturdays at 1PM. Want to see some of our scaly species fit for Halloween fun? Check out the Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Room on Sundays at 1PM.

Hunt for Limited Edition Trading Cards

Collect Boo At The Zoo Trading Cards at the following locations:
• Oakland Zoo Entrances - Lesser Flamingo
• Rides Ticket Booth - White Handed Gibbon
• Flamingo Plaza Guest Services Kiosk – Chimpanzee
• Reptile Room - American Alligator
• Bug House - Caribbean Cave Cockroach
• Guest Services Kiosks – Chimpanzee
• Habitarium - CA Condor (New)

Enter the Saturday Costume Contest

Win great prizes at our in-person costume contest held Saturdays 10/17, 10/24, and 10/31 at 12pm in the Wildlife Theater located in the Wayne & Gladys Valley Children's Zoo and tag Oakland Zoo on social media to get your photo featured by us! Remember to dress in costume (no inflatable costumes - they can scare the Zoo animals) when you visit.