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Oct. 1 - 31

Open daily
Mon. - Wed., Sat., Sun 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Zoo closes at 5 p.m.
Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Zoo closes at 9 p.m.

Gourd times await at the region’s premier fall festival! Experience giant pumpkin displays, seasonal treats and autumn-inspired activities among a vibrant display of beautiful flora.

This month-long celebration is packed with fun for all ages and features extended hours, live music, fall animal demonstrations, character meet-and-greets and pumpkin carving demonstrations and classes.

Harvest Fest presented by Superior Credit Union is included with Zoo admission (free for members).

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Activities

Character Meet & Greets

Oct. 3
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meet & greet with Cinderella & Fairy Godmother, Main Plaza

Noon - 2 p.m.
Singing & dancing with Scarecrows, Butternut & Squash, Zoo grounds

Oct. 4
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meet & greet with Harry Potter and Hermionie, Main Plaza

Oct. 10
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meet & greet with Alice & Mad Hatter, Main Plaza

Noon - 2 p.m.
Singing & dancing with Scarecrows, Butternut & Squash, Zoo grounds

Oct. 11
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meet & greet with Woody and Bo Peep, Main Plaza

Oct. 24
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Meet & greet with Rapunzel and Mother Gothel, Main Plaza

Noon - 2 p.m.
Singing & dancing with Witch Sisters Matilda & Hilda, Zoo grounds

Oct. 25
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meet & greet with Jack Sparrow & Wednesday Adams, Main Plaza

Oct. 31
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sanderson Sisters - Mary, Winnie, Sara, Main Plaza

Noon - 2 p.m.
Singing & dancing with Witch Sisters Matilda & Hilda, Zoo grounds

Meet & Greets with Laurel’s Characters & Co., LLC

Origami Demos

Oct. 3, 4, 24 & 25
Noon - 3 p.m., Main Plaza
By Michael Roy's Paper Magic

 

Bounce House

Oct. 3, 10, 24 & 31
11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Main Plaza

Musical Entertainment

DC Taylor – Acoustic Duo
Oct. 3, 4, 10, 24 & 31
Noon - 3 p.m., Main Plaza

Pumpkin Carving Demos

Demos featured in Main Plaza
October 3, 10, 24 & 31
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

October 4, 11 & 25
1:30 - 3 p.m.

Pumpkin Carving Classes

Carving classes held at Broadway Pavilion
October 4, 11, & 25
Noon – 1 p.m.

Pumpkin carving classes will be free with Zoo admission for members. Admission must be purchased for non-members. Please register in advance.

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Garden Workshops

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Animal Demonstrations

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Sturgeon Fest

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Oct. 2

A beer tasting event with a fall twist!

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Oct. 8

A night of activities and special discounts for college students!

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Oct. 15 & 16

Halloween fun for the little ones that delights without the fright!

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Oct. 17 & 18

The Zoo’s family-friendly trick-or-treat tradition!

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Fall Fur All Family Night

Oct. 22

Fall festivities for the whole family, including character meet & greets and musical entertainment!

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Oct. 23

Sip. Savor. Save Species

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Pumpkin Stomp and Chomp

Oct. 24

The Halloween fun is for our animals as they discover pumpkins in their exhibits!

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