To claim the 50% discount, visitors must enter the promo code 50boo when purchasing tickets online. The Toronto Zoo does not specify the code’s validity dates or whether it applies throughout October. Since Boo at the Zoo runs October 24, 25, and 31, visitors should confirm eligibility before booking for other dates.
The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Discovery Zone, with activities included in regular zoo admission. Highlights include treat stations hosted by zoo staff and costumed characters, special animal encounters, Costume Mania activities, Monster Mash music, and the Marquee of Mysteries walk-through experience.
Character appearances include Batman on October 24, Wolverine on October 25, and Elsa on October 31, plus Thing 1 and Thing 3 at the Waterside Theatre on all three days.
The Toronto Zoo is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with last admission at 3:30 p.m. Regular admission prices are not listed on the event page, and activities are subject to change without notice. Accommodation requests are welcome for guests with disabilities.
Families planning to attend should arrive during the 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. event window to enjoy the Halloween activities.
Need to Know
- Where: Toronto Zoo, 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto
- When: October 24, 25, and 31, 2026
- Zoo hours: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Event hours: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Last admission: 3:30 p.m.
- Parking: $20
- Admission: Event activities included with regular zoo admission
- Discount: 50% off for children 12 and under in costume with a full-paying adult
- Promo code: 50boo
- Details: Toronto Zoo official website
