BY WKTV Staff
joanne@wktv.org
It’s that spooky time of year and John Ball Zoo is joining in the Halloween fun by announcing the return of Zoo Goes Boo for two weekends Oct. 15 – 17 and Oct. 22 – 24.
The Zoo’s annual Zoo Goes Boo event is a family favorite destination for trick-or-treating. John Ball Zoo will transform into the ultimate Halloween destination with decorations, entertainment, costumes, candy, and the Zoo’s amazing animals. Zoo Goes Boo is presented by Meijer.
Traditions returns this year with spooky treat stations ready for trick-or-treating located throughout the Zoo, along with strolling entertainment.
Guests are encouraged to get in on the spooky fun and wear costumes. Also, John Ball Zoo is always looking for ways to be a friend of the environment, so they request that guests bring their own reusable bags for trick-or-treating or purchase one from the gift shop.
John Ball Zoo would like to remind families to make mindful choices when shopping for chocolate and candy this Halloween. Buy from companies that are members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil or chocolate products certified by the Rainforest Alliance.
Zoo Goes Boo will be from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day, with a Zoo members’ only hour beginning at 9:00 a.m. John Ball Zoo would like to remind guests that Zoo Goes Boo is a children’s event. Adults in costume are requested to dress appropriately and costumes with masks are not allowed.
Guests are encouraged to purchase Zoo Goes Boo tickets in advance. A ticket link can be found online at jbzoo.org/event/zoogoesboo. John Ball Zoo is located on Fulton Ave., one mile west of downtown Grand Rapids.
