ZooBoo is more than an opportunity to put on your favorite animal costume while looking at your favorite animal.

You can also collect treats with no tricks and the kid-friendly event at the Erie Zoo , 423 W. 38th St., has a different theme for each night's entertainment. This year's fun kicks off Oct. 16.

What is ZooBoo?

The annual Halloween-style event, which also raises money for the zoo , features decorations, treats, entertainment and attractions including talking pumpkins, a troll, music, and train and carousel rides. Visitors can wear costumes but are not required to.

ZooBoo 2025 is open Oct. 16-30 from 6 to 9 p.m., with the last admission at 8:15 p.m.

What are the nightly themes?

While features such as the train and troll will be at ZooBoo each night, the entertainment focus w

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