Spooky Zoo Spectacular!
Saturday, October 24
11 a.m. Family entertainment
Noon–2 p.m. Haunted house, arts & crafts, educational activities and trick-or-treating

Spooky Zoo Spectacular, hosted by the Auxiliary Board, is an opportunity for children to celebrate Halloween in a free, safe and family-friendly environment. Guests are invited to learn fun facts about the animals in the Spooky Zoo Education Zone, stimulate their minds while making crafts, collect treats and enjoy entertainment throughout the zoo while dressed in their best or spookiest costume.

Schedule of Events
Spooky Stage on the Main Mall
11 a.m.—Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies
Noon—Jesse White Tumbling Team
12:30 p.m.—World’s Largest Animal Board Game hosted by the Education Department
1 p.m.—Jeannie B! and The Jelly Beans
 
Toddler Area at Foreman Pavilion
11 a.m.—The Junior League of Chicago Mad Hatters
11:30 a.m.—Away We Play
Noon—Li’l Buds Theatre
12:30 p.m.—Away We Play
1 p.m.—Super Stolie
 
African Journey Stage
11 a.m.–2 p.m.—Compass Band
 
South Lawn
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.—Youth D.J. Charizma
  
In-kind donations generously gifted by:
Andre Prost, Inc.
Ann Sather
Argo Tea
Buca di Beppo
Cadbury
Chipotle
Costco
Einstein’s Bagels
Ferrara Pan Cando Co., Inc.
Glascott’s Groggery
Green Sugar Press
Guittard Chocolate
Il Giardino Del Dolce
Jelly Belly
John Spot Portable Services
Kellogg Company
McDonald’s of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana
Michigan Apples
Potbelly Sandwich Works
Rocco’s Café and Pizzeria
Spicy Pickle
Stanley’s Fruit and Vegetables
Time for Kids
United Radio Communications
William Wrigley Junior Company
*As of October 14