What:
Don't miss Woodland Park Zoo's first annual Pumpkin Prowl! The ghostly glow of over a thousand carved pumpkins will light your way as you explore the zoo's Family Farm and South Gate Plaza. Spooktacular highlights include themed pumpkin displays, "Sweet Stations" with treats for your little goblins, special effects, spooky tree and more. Entertainment includes fire performers Ignis Devoco and Clay Martin’s Puppet Theatre. Also, your little trick-or-treaters are encouraged to wear costumes.

All animal exhibits will be closed with the exception of “Bug” World.

When:
Pumpkin Prowl takes place over three howling nights: Friday-Sunday, October 25, 26, 27 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Gates close at 9:30 p.m. Event ends at 10:00 p.m.

Where:
Woodland Park Zoo’s South Gate Plaza and Family Farm at N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave. N.

Cost:
$5 per person; free for children under 2. Beginning October 1, advance tickets available at Borders stores in Redmond, Bellevue, Seattle and Tukwila with a $1 service fee per ticket. Tickets also available at www.ticketweb.com with a $1 service fee per ticket and $1 fee per order. A limited number of tickets available at Woodland Park Zoo’s South Gate with no service fee.

Other:
Parking is available at any zoo lot and at lower Woodland Park. Shuttles will transport visitors from the zoo’s North Gate and West Gate lots, and from lower Woodland Park to the South Gate. Note: Strollers are not permitted on pathways for the safety and enjoyment of zoo visitors. Please do not bring flashlights, your own carved pumpkins, balls, balloons, Frisbees, toy guns or other toy weapons. Snacks and hot beverages will be available for sale.

Info:
For more information, visit the Pumpkin Prowl pages on our web site or call the zoo’s events hotline at 206-615-0076.