Thrills, chills, and animals await at Franklin Park Zoo’s annual Zoo Howl! During this popular Halloween event, children are invited to trick-or-treat among the animals at the Zoo. 

While exploring the Zoo, meet with Zoo educators to learn about creepy crawly critters, as well as about the importance of purchasing treats made with sustainable palm oil this Halloween.

Haunted Happenings

• Wander through animal habitats and collect terrifyingly tasty treats on the trick-or-treat trail.
• Learn more about our animals at keeper chats and interactive discovery stations. J
• oin puppeteer, Big Joe the Storyteller, for spooky storytimes at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
• Keep an eye out for Halloween-themed enrichments for the animals!

Sustainable Sweets

This Halloween—and every day—choose certified sustainable palm oil. Found in everything from snacks to soap, conventional palm oil drives habitat loss, so daily choices make a real difference for wildlife. Visit the website for more information on how to make a difference.