Haunt the Zoo returns for 41st year at Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden

OKLAHOMA CITY The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden will host its 41st annual Haunt the Zoo event, presented by Oklahoma’s Own News 9, from October 5 to 27.

This popular Halloween tradition offers families a festive and safe trick-or-treating experience surrounded by the Zoo’s animal exhibits. The event runs on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants can collect treats along the Haunt the Zoo trail, adorned with themed decorations, photo booths and pumpkins. Trick-or-treating requires a general Zoo admission or ZOOfriends membership, plus an official Haunt the Zoo treat bag, available for $8 each or $7 for members. Tickets and treat bags must be purchased in advance at www.okczoo.org/htz .

Volunteers are needed to help with candy distribution and event support. Interested individuals or groups can sign up at www.okczoo.org/volunteers-for-special-events . Additionally, guests who bring a pumpkin larger than their head to the Zoo from September 28 to October 4 will receive half-off admission.

For more details on the event, ticket purchases, and volunteer opportunities, visit the OKC Zoo’s website.

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