Santa Barbara Zoo Expands Annual Halloween Event with Daytime Activities
The Santa Barbara Zoo is expanding its annual "Boo at the Zoo" event to include daytime Halloween activities from October 16-31, featuring a scavenger hunt, costume contests, and a candy station. This complements the traditional after-dark trick-or-treating and family attractions…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, September 23, 2026 —
The Santa Barbara Zoo is enhancing its popular annual Halloween celebration, “Boo at the Zoo,” by introducing daytime activities for the first time. The expanded event will run from October 16 through October 31, offering visitors a broader range of seasonal attractions.
New this year, guests can participate in daytime Halloween-themed features including a scavenger hunt designed to engage younger visitors, costume contests, and a dedicated candy station. These new daytime elements are designed to complement the zoo’s established evening programming.
The traditional after-dark trick-or-treating and family attractions will continue on select nights, providing a familiar Halloween experience for attendees. The zoo has not specified the exact select nights for the traditional evening events.
In addition to the family-oriented daytime and evening activities, the zoo is also launching a new event specifically for adults. A 21+ Adult Night is scheduled for October 22, offering a unique opportunity for adults to enjoy the zoo’s Halloween festivities.
Further details regarding the specific timing of daytime activities, the schedule for evening trick-or-treating, and information about the Adult Night are expected to be released by the zoo. The expansion of “Boo at the Zoo” aims to provide a more comprehensive and inclusive Halloween experience for a wider audience.
Story summarized from the original created by Andrea Gruber for Santa Barbara Zoo on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.
