Today marks the continuation of an ongoing tradition held every autumn onsite at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. It’s their annual Zoo BOO! celebration, which kicks off its 40th season this weekend.
Featured as a fall festival highlighted by Halloween happenings, Zoo BOO! always offers the perfect excuse to get on over to the Zoo. Furthermore, it forever stands out as one of Baltimore’s most popular annual family-friendly events, having become a beloved tradition for so many Maryland residents, who venture far and wide from all around the state in order to get in on all the fun. At a time when so many former kid-friendly Halloween celebrations in Maryland have altogether fizzled away, Zoo BOO! continues going strong as one of the best options around.
Zoo BOO! festivities officially start today, October 28, at 10 a.m., concluding at 4 p.m. These same hours apply to the continued events tomorrow, Sunday, October 29.
This year’s offering boasts plenty of hands-on activities and attractions, including crafting stations, inflatable bounces, carnival games, face painting, and even a fun fall hay maze that isn’t at all scary. What’s more, even the Jones Falls Zephyr Train route has been decked out with a temporary Halloween re-theme, which will last throughout the month. Again, all decorations and décor are fun and cheerful—not scary.
The Zoo will also play host to various anchoring entertainment acts taking place throughout the weekend. The Zoo BOO! lineup for this year includes Pam the KinderSinger—a renowned entertainer specializing in kid-centered programs throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Jonna Productions—to awe visitors with bubble shows, and Adam Stone Magic—to amaze folks with stunning mind-blowing performances. One of the most entertaining traditions every season at Zoo BOO!, though, remains those highly anticipated costume contests on both days.
Whether or not you personally decide to participate in one of the costume contests, visitors take note that costume-wearing is not only permitted but encouraged throughout the weekend. And as always, onsite trick-or-treating will take place at various designated stations set up all throughout the Zoo as well.
Visiting the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore makes for a wonderful experience any time of year. And you’re sure to get your lion’s share on each and every outing. But again, the festivities and fall follies that occur here during Zoo BOO! are among some of the best in the area. And the greatest part is Zoo BOO! and all offered events are entirely free to enjoy with regular Zoo admission or membership.
To learn more about Zoo BOO! and all other information pertaining to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, including directions, visit their website at www.marylandzoo.org.