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Mark your calendar: Boo at the Zoo is back for 2021

It is time once again for Boo at the Zoo. Enjoy this merry-not-scary event Oct. 30-31 at Niabi Zoo.
Credit: WQAD

WQAD News 8, Eye Surgeons Associates P.C., Navigate Realty, RIA Federal Credit Union, Sexton Ford, Zeglin’s TV and Appliance are teaming up with Niabi Zoo to present a fun day for one of the most popular holidays of the year for children – Halloween!

This year’s event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30 AND Sunday, Oct. 31 at Niabi Zoo, located at 13010 Niabi Zoo Road in Coal Valley, Illinois.

“Boo at the Zoo” provides children with the opportunity to have a merry-not-scary fun time in a controlled and safe environment.

Businesses and nonprofit organizations participate by decorating a designated area in a Halloween theme, staff the booth dressed in costume and give out “goodies” to the children as they trick-or-treat around the zoo.

Admission Prices are adults (ages 13-61) – $9, seniors (ages 62+) – $8, military (all active military personnel) – $8, children (ages 3-12) – $6.50, children (ages 2 and under) – FREE.

If your business or organization is interested in a booth at the event, please Victoria Keninger at victoria.keninger@wqad.com.

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