Halloween Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular
October 30 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
October 31 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sponsored by westbury bank

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular

Lions and tigers and ghosts, oh my! The Milwaukee County Zoo will be filled with all kinds of frightful fun for Halloween as “Halloween Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular,” sponsored by westbury bank, takes place Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, 2009.

On Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the Zoo becomes a haunting Halloween haven, complete with all of the not-too-spooky and not-too-creepy activities that make this special event a real treat for our visitors:

  • Whether you’re Harry Potter or The Big Bad Wolf for the day, we invite you to march in our costume parade Saturday, at 2 p.m. Beginning in front of the Northwestern Mutual Family Farm, follow the costumed crowds to the Peck Welcome Center where you’ll have the chance to win special prize giveaways!

  • Enjoy a variety of Halloween entertainment specially designed for our little witches and warlocks. Activities include: an outdoor Halloween haystack maze, special entertainment by Razzmatazz and a “meet and greet” with Captain Jack Sparrow at our Pirate’s Cove.

  • New this year!  Enjoy storytelling from “Running with the Bats” as read by author Chris Holaves, with a special book signing.  Also, watch safety demonstrations, courtesy of the J.K. Lee Black Belt Academy.

  • Enjoy our glowing, hand-carved pumpkins in the Pumpkin Patch! Then, venture to see illuminated pumpkins, as they catch your eye against a backdrop of a musical, animated light show! The Pumpkin Patch is located in our outdoor Feline Mall, and the light show glitters along the Forest Trail at Wolf Woods Crossing.

  • All aboard – if you dare! Hop on the legendary Zoo Train turned Raven’s Rail as it takes guests on a spooky spin through the Zoo!

  • Get “batty” with our evening bat presentations in the Small Mammal Building. Learn more about these mysterious animals, and the beneficial role they play in our natural world.

  • Sweets and Treats! Visitors can gather goodies by visiting a variety of treat stops
    located among our animal exhibits! Venture to our new Amur tiger cubs and Chinese alligators, as our volunteers fill your bags with goodies galore!

As you make your way through the Zoo, be sure to follow the Halloween Adventures of Harry and Fred! Your favorite rhyming storybook characters, Harry and Fred, return this year for another crazy adventure! There is sure to be fun following these two characters wherever their journey takes them! 

Special offer: Visit any Milwaukee-area westbury bank and get one ticket good for a free ride on the Penzeys Spices Carousel. Valid Oct. 23, 24, 30 or 31 during Boo at the Zoo or Halloween Spooktacular (one free ticket per family). Visit westburybankwi.com for locations.

Reduced admission rates apply for this spine-tingling Halloween event:

Adults: $7
Seniors: $6
Children: $4 (age 3 to 12)
Parking: $10

 

For more information on “Halloween Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular” at the Milwaukee County Zoo, contact the Public Affairs and Services Division at (414) 256-5466.

Special thanks to our Halloween Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular event sponsor:
westbury bank