Howloween

Bring your costumed kids for treats and safe fun! 

The zoo provides a fun and safe setting for this Halloween tradition over the last two October weekends (Oct. 19, 20, 26 and 27). Costumed trick-or-treaters can learn about healthy habitats for wildlife with engaging activities throughout the zoo. 

Bring your treat bags and join the trail of activities! Live entertainment - including magic shows, puppet shows and more - will be taking place both weekends. In keeping with the zoo's mission, all the treats come from companies committed to using deforestation-free palm oil.

Activities are best suited for children ages 2-10, but all are welcome. 

Event schedule:

9:30 a.m.                      Animal encounter at main entrance 
9:45 a.m.                       Snowy owl keeper talk 
10:30 a.m.                    Crocodile feeding (Sundays only) 
11 a.m.                           River otter feeding
11 a.m.                            Giraffe keeper talk 
11:15 a.m.                      Family Farm keeper talk 
11:30 a.m.                      Condor keeper talk 
12:30 p.m.                     Animal encounter at theater near predators 
12:45 p.m.                     Sea otter activity 
1 p.m.                               Polar bear activity 
1 p.m.                               Chimpanzee keeper talk 
1:15 p.m.                         Insect Zoo keeper talk 
1:30 p.m.                        Elephant keeper talk 
1:30 p.m.                        Rhino keeper talk                    
2 p.m.                              Animal encounter at theater near predators 
2 p.m.                              Penguin feeding 
2 p.m.                              Painted dog activity 
2:15 p.m.                         Lemur keeper talk 
2:30 p.m.                       Harbor seal activity 
3:00 p.m.                       Bat keeper talk

Costume guidelines

Adults and children are welcome to dress in costumes for their visit to the zoo during our Howloween days. To ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone, we do not allow full face masks, weapons, obscenity, or anything that could cause disturbance to either patrons or animals. Inflatable costumes are prohibited.

As part of this year's Howloween festivities, we are holding a costume contest for a chance to be featured on our website! To enter, email a photo of your costume to photos@oregonzoo.org.

All tickets must be purchased in advance, online. Infants are free with a paid adult admission but must have a ticket. 

Tickets are available 30 days prior to each event date. 

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