What:
We dare you to spend Halloween at Woodland Park Zoo this year — that is, if you're brave enough! Fear not, a thousand illuminated pumpkins will guide you and your family through a spooktacular night of trick-or-treating and fun-filled activities. Highlights include themed carved pumpkin displays, "Sweet Stations" with treats for your little goblins, special effects, a spooky tree and more. 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 24, 25, 26 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Two different time slots are offered per ticket: 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 to 9:00 p.m. Gates close at 9:00 p.m. Event ends at 9:30 p.m.

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

Cost:
$7 for adults (18 and up); $5 for children (3-17); free for children 2 and under. Beginning October 1, advance tickets are available at Woodland Park Zoo and at ticketweb.com with a $1 service fee per ticket and a $1 fee per order. Prices are for zoo members and non-zoo members alike as this is an after-hours fundraising event. Rain or shine event. No ticket refunds.

Other:
Parking: Free parking is available at any zoo lot. Free shuttles will transport visitors from the zoo’s North Gate and West Gate lots to the South Gate. Note: Strollers will not be permitted inside the event. Free stroller parking will be provided. 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 www.zoo.org or call the zoo’s events hotline at 206-615-0076.