EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens has some fall fun lined up ranging from family-friendly events to Halloween fun to an adults-only night after dark.
Here is what the zoo has lined up this month.
Safety Safari
● 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9
The zoo is teaming up with the El Paso Police Department for Safety Safari, a fun and educational event focused on safety and community awareness. Families can explore the zoo while taking part in interactive activities, safety demonstrations and educational experiences led by local safety organizations. Children can learn important safety skills while also discovering more about wildlife and conservation.
Brew at the Zoo
● 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17
Raise a glass to wildlife conservation during Brew at the Zoo, an adults-only evening that transforms the zoo into an after-hours destination featuring craft beer, live music, animal experiences and more. Guests ages 21 and older can explore the zoo after dark while enjoying animal ambassador encounters, special enrichment sessions, select habitat viewing, local vendors, zoo eateries, arcade games, live bands and DJs. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed for a wild night at the Zoo. Tickets are available at ElPasoZoo.org.
Boo at the Zoo
● 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31
Halloween gets going with the return of Boo at the Zoo, a family-friendly celebration packed with not-so-spooky fun for children of all ages. Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, animal encounters, costumed characters, live entertainment, festive decorations and more throughout the zoo. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes, bring their own treat bags and spend Halloween exploring the wild side of the Zoo.
Vendors and Volunteers Needed
Want to be part of the fun? The zoo is accepting applications for vendors and volunteers for Brew at the Zoo and Boo at the Zoo. Interested participants must complete an application and and follow event guidelines. Applications and additional event information are available at ElPasoZoo.org.