Boo at the Zoo | Tickets on sale for 44th year of Louisville Halloween tradition | Community events

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Tickets are already available for the 44th year of one of Louisville's favorite fall traditions.

Boo at the Zoo kicks off Sept. 27 and runs Thursdays through Sundays from 5-9 p.m. until Oct. 30.

The after-hours event transforms the Louisville Zoo into a living storybook, complete with music, characters, photo ops and safe trick-or-treating for kids.

Trick-or-treating is for kids age 11 and under, but everyone is invited to dress up and join in on the fun.

On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the zoo will host an allergy-friendly Boo at the Zoo, and a sensory-friendly night Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Aside from trick-or-treating, the zoo will deck out its carousel with festive lighting and music to reflect the spooky season. There will also be a guided walk-through attraction where you can try to spot the legendary Headless Horseman, while learning about the famed tale of Ichabod Crane.

Also during Boo at the Zoo, guests can take a walk through the spider house for a guided tour that looks at the "intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids."

Guests are encouraged to bring their own bags or pails for trick-or-treating. Reusable bags will be sold at the zoo's gift shop while supplies last.

The event is rain-or-shine. Organizers said tickets must be purchased online in advance of the event. Guests can enter the zoo until 9 p.m., but must exit by 10 p.m. Tickets include admission, parking and entry to the special attractions.

Zoo members can get tickets for $7.25 each, while non-members can get them for $13.75 each. Kids ages two and younger get in for free. You can also buy "Meijer Anytime Tickets" at participating Meijer locations starting Sept. 21 at noon. Those tickets are valid for any night of Boo at the Zoo.

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. A list of participating Meijer stores selling tickets will be posted when they go on sale in stores on Sept. 21.

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