Special Event

October 22 & 23
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A favorite tradition for Valley families for more than 20 years!

• Explore a family-friendly Halloween adventure at Harmony Farm!
• Watch as the Zoo's animals receive pumpkins and treats during the Pumpkin Stomp and Chomp!

Saturday

9:00 –  Rhinos
9:30 – Bighorn Sheep
10:00 – Elephants
10:30 – Horses at Harmony Farm
11:00 – Warty Pigs
11:30 – Chickens and Turkeys at Harmony Farm
Noon – Mandrill and Baboon
12:30 – Gerenuk                                                                    
1:00 – Turkeys and Vultures on Arizona Trail
1:30 – Komodo Dragons
2:00 – Sheep at Harmony Farm
2:30 – Monkey Village 
3:00 – Galapagos Tortoises
3:30 – Andean Bear
4:00 – Baby Komodo Dragons on Children's Trail

Sunday:

9:00 –  Giraffes and Savanna Animals          
9:30 – Goats at Harmony Farm
10:00 – Elephants
10:30 – Collared Peccary
11:00 – Cows at Harmony Farm
11:30 – Andean Condors
Noon – Mandrill and Baboon
12:30 – Orangutans
1:00 – Turkeys and Vultures on Arizona Trail
1:30 – Tiger
2:00 – Warthogs
2:30 – Coati
3:00 – Howler Monkey
3:30 – Otters
4:00 – Fennec Fox

• Meet Snoopy and other mascots during the Mascot Meet & Greet at the top of each hour in the School House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Saturday mascots scheduled to appear:
    • Baxter the Bobcat from the Arizona Diamondbacks
    • Coney from Baskin-Robbins
    • The Cow from Chick-fil-a
    • Daisy the Cow from Arizona Milk Producers
    • Funky the Chicken from Hickman Farms
    • ICEE Bear
    • Puss in Boots from the upcoming movie, "Puss in Boots"
    • Putt Dragon from Golfland
    • Snoopy
    • Sonic The Hedgehog

• Sunday mascots scheduled to appear:
  • Coney from Baskin-Robbins
  • Daisy the Cow from Arizona Milk Producers
  • Funky the Chicken from Hickman Farms
  • The Gorilla from The Phoenix Suns
  • ICEE Bear
  • Puss in Boots from the upcoming movie, "Puss in Boots"
  • Putt Dragon from Golfland
  • Snoopy
  • Sonic The Hedgehog

*Not all mascots will be present each hour and appearances subject to change, check School House listing day-of for most current information

• Take photos in our 2011 Boo! At the Zoo Pumpkin Patch and upload them to the Zoo's Facebook Page and be entered to win a Phoenix Zoo Membership and prize pack! Winner will be selected based on the most "likes" as of October 31st at noon.
•  Bring a gently-worn costume and swap it with other guests as part of our EEK-O-Friendly Costume Swap. It is a great way to reduce, reuse, and recycle!
• SATURDAY ONLY Funny Magic for Kids! - The Magic of Matt Lemm. These 3 magic shows that will amaze your senses. Show times are scheduled for 10:30, 12:30 and 1:30 at Plaza de los Niños.
• SUNDAY ONLY Visit Operation Orange with the Phoenix Suns: Orange is the color of Halloween, so it only seems fitting the Phoenix Suns host a fun slam dunk event with the Phoenix Zoo's Boo at the Zoo. Inflatables, games as well appearances from Suns Gorilla will add another element of fun to the zoo family fun event.
• Radio Disney will be on-site with interactive music, games, and more!
• Play cow trivia with the Arizona Milk Producers
• Enjoy a cow craft with the Arizona Beef Council
• Find your way through our Fall Festival Maze, home to friendly scarecrows!
• Plus games, prizes and more!

Admission:
Free with paid admission to the Zoo

Also for older kids – don't miss Howl-O-Ween Friday and Saturday October 28 & 29 6:30 - 11 p.m.