The Gladys Porter is excited to announce that its 31st Annual Boo at the Zoo will once again be hosted as an in-person event. The public is invited to come out to the Zoo for some Halloween fun. 

This year’s spooktacular extravaganza is set for Sunday, October 30th, and Monday, October 31st, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on both nights. Zoo members are allowed into the event an hour early at 5 p.m.

Boo at the Zoo is a family-friendly alternative to trick-or-treating from door to door. Families are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes and enjoy all the fun that the Zoo has to offer. Boo at the Zoo features more than 50 treat stations and carnival-style games located throughout the Zoo and in the Special Events Building instead of a haunted house. They will be hosting a cake walk as well.

Visitors will once again be able to see swimming mermaids at The Russell Aquatic Ecology Center so bring your whole family inside to pose for a picture with these maidens of the sea.

Pre-sale tickets are available now at the Gladys Porter Zoo front gate for $2.50 per person. On event days, tickets prices will go up to $3.50 per person.

Zoo Members not only receive free admission to Boo at the Zoo, but they can also come into the event before everyone else. Members are allowed to enter Boo at the Zoo at 5 p.m. through the membership office, located in the Zoo parking lot. Members can pick up their free tickets at the membership office.

Members will need to bring their membership cards and a valid driver’s license to receive their tickets. If membership cards were lost or stolen, please contact the Zoo office at (956) 546-7187 ext. 344 to purchase replacement cards.

Parking for Boo at the Zoo is limited so arrive early, carpool, or have someone drop you off, so you can enjoy the festivities without delay.

Special thanks to Boo at the Zoo sponsors McDonald’s, City of Brownsville, Brownsville Public Utilities Board, 5 News, XERV 9, Digital 101.5, Texas Gas Service, Texas State Representative Erin Gamez, Law Office of Aaron Rendon, Raising Cane’s, and Serrano School for helping the Zoo make this event possible.

For more information, visit our website www.gpz.org or call the Zoo at (956) 546-7187.