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The "World's Largest
Halloween Party!"

October 5-7, 11-14, 18-21 & 25-28
Enter from 5 until 8:30 p.m.

Themed Areas

Along the way you’ll enjoy: 

Trick-or-treating for guests 11 and under.  Enjoy these fun themed areas:

  • Mumpkin the Giant Talking Pumpkin - a favorite!

  • Land of OZ, Pirate’s Cove & Under the Sea

  • Superhero City, Toyland & Ogre Swamp

  • Wonderland, Jammin' Jungle & Dino-mania

  • Astro Disco - kids love to boogie!

  • PNC Grow Up Great Storybook Land

  • PNC Grow Up Great Learning Adventure - Oct. 26, 27 & 28

  • And more!

Enjoy the main Party festivities with basic Party admission. Special and more thrilling experiences for the adventuresome are also available (fees and some restrictions apply).

NEW Halloween Ride/Attraction Package (for savings and convenience!)

Includes a carousel ride and a ticket to the 4-D Theater.  Cost $5
Purchase your package at the Stroller Rental window on the front plaza before you enter the trick-or-treat route.  Carousel, 4-D Theater and Headless Horseman Tour tickets all available here as well as separate adventures for your convenience. 

Rides/Attractions (same price for all guests):

Not-So-Haunted Carousel – $2
An enchanted carousel cloaked in purple lighting and spinning to popular Halloween tunes.

Handimals - (Starts at $10)
Create a lasting memento of your visit to the Zoo. With this fun "hands-on" experience, our artists will turn a child's hand print into any animal desired. All orders are custom made, within minutes. Prices start at just $10, with matting and framing available (main plaza).

Kaman's Art Shoppe Face Painting - (Starts at $8)
Show everyone your wild side! One of our skilled Artisans will help guests select from one of our many wild designs, and then hand-paint the colorful image in just a matter of minutes! Our Face Paint has all the qualities of Theatrical Makeup; it is safe, non-toxic and simply washes off with soap and water! Prices start at $8 (main plaza).

Louisville Zoo Youth Board Face Painting & Sand Art - ($1-$4) Proceeds benefit the Zoo's capital campaigns (elephant exhibit area).

Kaman's Photo Packages - (Starts at $15)
Catch memories of your costumed kiddos - great for holiday gifts!  You'll see photographers at some of your favorite areas.

4-D Theater
presented by Ford Motor Company
The popular 4-D Theater features 3-D projection, surround-sound audio and exciting special effects that fully immerse you in all the action. Fifty comfortable (non-moving) 4-D seats are imbedded with special effects like neck air, leg ticklers and more. Plus lots of in-theater special effects and surprises! Featured Experience: Dora & Diego’s 4-D Adventure. Watch the Trailer.

Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow Tour – $2
You are escorted through this walk-through attraction in Gorilla Forest while a resident host from Sleepy Hollow tells you the tale of the famous Headless Horseman. Be prepared for a spooky surprise at the end (can be quite dark later in evening).


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