Boo at the Zoo

Pre-Purchased Tickets are Required and Available Now!

Rain or Shine, this event's got you covered - grab your ponchos or umbrellas and get ready for some sweet candy fun!

Presented by McCown Gordon

Experience the fall fun at Sunset Zoo with our annual, family-friendly trick-or-treating event among the animals, enjoy tons of candy, show off your costumes, and indulge in excitement - it's hauntingly good time for all ages!

Friday, October 24, 2025 · 4:00pm to 6:00pm is dedicated to High-Risk and Special Populations, creating a welcoming and accommodating environment for guests of all ages with unique needs and families requiring extra support.

Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, 2025 · 9:30am to 5:15pm

BOO AT THE ZOO ADMISSION RATES (ticket required for all ages):

Adult (age 13 and over): $9
Child (age 3 to 12): $7
Infant (age 2 and under): Free (pre-purchased ticket required)
FOSZ Member: $2 off per ticket!

Purchase your BOO TICKETS online through your Parks & Rec account, or buy them in person at the ticket booth during regular hours, or by calling Sunset Zoo at 785-587-2737.

Ticket prices before tax. Reciprocity memberships, FOSZ admission or zoo admission guest passes and coupon are not valid during this event. Museums For All is valid; participants must pre-purchase their tickets at the zoo's ticket booth during regular business hours and present their EBT card.

DID YOU ATTEND AND FORGET TO ENTER THE COSTUME CONTEST?

CLICK HERE TO ENTER COSTUME CONTEST!

Event Highlights:

See our Amazing Animals
Zoo-Wide Scavenger Hunt
Animal Ambassador Programs (Sat/Sun)
Candy distribution throughout the zoo
Mini Games & Coloring Pages in the Nature Exploration Center
Sensory-Friendly Activities & Games inside Nature Exploration Center (Friday Only)
Virtual Costume Contest
Inflatable Obstacle Course (Saturday & Sunday)
Live Entertainment*
- KSU Symphony Orchestra (Friday inside Nature Exploration Center)
  - String Quarter 4:00pm - 4:30pm
  - Oboe Trio 5:00pm - 5:25pm
  - Wild Catz String Orchestra 5:30pm - 6:15pm
- KSU Tatsumaki Yosakoi (Saturday)
- The Dancin' Stew (Saturday)
Smokin' H's Meats Food Truck (Saturday & Sunday)
Bella Hana's Ice Cream & Pastry Shoppe Food Truck (Saturday & Sunday)
Yurri's Pizza Food Truck (Friday & Saturday)

2025 Candy Booths Vendors:

Don't miss your chance to visit these incredible candy booths and organizations to discover how they're adding sweetness and spirit to the Manhattan and greater area community!

Friends of Sunset Zoo
365 Days 365 Chances Counseling Services LLC
A Wild Bunch Floral Co
Andy Fischer's Farm Bureau
Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan
Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan
DeHart Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Dentistry By Design
Dillons
Flint Hills Discovery Center
Fur Family Animal Hospital
Katie's Way
Manhattan Parks & Rec
Manhattan Public Library
Manhattan Running Company
Manhattan Surgical Hospital / Central Kansas Cancer Center
Merry Maids
Parker Hannifin
T&M Enterprise Inc. / Great Clips
The Crisis Center Inc
The Women's Health Group
Tommy's Express
VetCo Manhattan

Interested in SPONSORING this exciting event? Email SunsetZoo@cityofmhk.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how you can make a difference.

Want to VOLUNTEER at this event? Learn more about volunteering at Boo at the Zoo 2025 before, during, and after the event from decorating, to candy runners, and more!

Event details such as hours, pricing, schedule, exhibitors, presentations, and entertainment is subject to change. Candy booth vendors may vary and might not be available every day. Saturday and Sunday live entertainment performance groups and ambassador education programs may move to the pavilion, Expedition Asia pavilion, or inside the Nature Exploration Center due to weather.

Revised 10/27/25