Racine & Me: Halloween fun at The Racine Zoo
Posted: Oct 15, 2023 8:00 AM CDT
RACINE, WI (CBS 58) -- Beth Heidorn from the Racine Zoo joined us to talk about Jack-O-Lantern Nights and so much more!
- September 28 - October 29, 2023
- Thursdays - Sundays
- 6pm - 10pm (last admission 9:30pm)
- $10 per person, 2 years and younger: free (Admission only at the door)
- Over 1,000 Jack-O'-Lanterns will light up the night at Racine Zoo! In the crisp fall air, stroll through the Zoo along a dedicated paved pathway and become immersed in dazzling lights and charming decorations. The intricately designed jack-o’-lanterns will look like pieces of art during the day and come to life at night for all to see. There will be an abundance of custom designs to discover including cats, owls, scarecrows, and more Halloween-themed creations. To compliment the jack-o’-lanterns, there will be enchanting light displays throughout the route. Within the event, the Zoo will be hosting a decorating contest that businesses and organizations can sign up to participate in. Guests will be able to vote on their favorite decorated space and the winner will be announced at the end of the event. As you take in the delightful sights, warm up with seasonal food and beverages on site.
- NEW IN 2023: Pumpkin sculptures! These large structures will consist of multiple pumpkins placed together in the shape of an animal with details carved into them. Some animals that may be included are a giraffe, rhino, zebra, African penguin, kangaroo, orangutan, lion, tiger, emperor tamarin, lynx, and snake.
- Friday, October 27
- 6pm - 9pm
- Happy Hallowine! Prepare your taste buds for a Halloween-themed night of wine tasting from your very own souvenir sampling glass. Dive into hors d'oeuvres and visit with an animal ambassador. You may want to bring a friend or two...who knows what spooky creatures are lurking about! Proceeds benefit the animals and programs of Racine Zoo.
- General Admission: $40; Non-Drinking Admission: $30
- Saturday, October 28, 2023
- 10am - 4pm
- Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Enjoy safe, outdoor trick-or-treating all day with the animals at the Zoo! On this Halloween-themed, fun-filled day you can enjoy: Trick-or-Treat "Knock-Knock" Doors, a spooky cookie decorating, Halloween crafts, pumpkin decorating, find and meet our special creepy, crawly animal ambassadors, and more haunted surprises! Food and drinks available for purchase
- Boo at the Zoo is included with regular Zoo admission! Zoo Members and children 2 years and younger are free. Adult: $11, Senior (62 and older): $10, Child (15 and younger): $9, Military (with ID): $5