Solve, Spin, Snack: Boo Clues Takes Over Sacramento Zoo

Ready for a Halloween outing that’s clever, cute, and zero jump-scares? Boo Clues returns to the Sacramento Zoo on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 3:30–6:30 pm (last admission 5:30 pm), and it’s all about brainy fun in costume. Think: a zoo-wide scavenger hunt you solve right from your phone, plus animal antics, sweet treats, and a carousel that’s free to ride as many times as your stomach can handle.

Here’s the vibe: follow clue trails through the zoo, uncovering the Halloween habits and “pumpkin enrichments” of your favorite residents. Watch meerkats investigate squash like tiny detectives, big cats turn pumpkins into pulp, and primates puzzle over new toys. It’s equal parts adorable and educational—the kind of Halloween that sends kids home buzzing with animal facts.

What you get with your ticket:

• Phone-based scavenger hunt across the zoo
• Free carousel rides (spin fans, unite)
• Pumpkin enrichments and keeper-crafted Halloween activities for the animals
• Costume-friendly fun for all ages (keep it comfy + family-appropriate)
• Treats included: each participant gets free mini donuts and six exclusive zoo trading cards to remember the day
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Know before you go

• Time: 3:30–6:30 pm; last entry at 5:30 pm
• Cost: $25–$30
• Venue: Sacramento Zoo, 3930 W Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822
• This is not a trick-or-treat event—food and fun are built into admission
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Pro tip: arrive early, snap your costume pics while everyone’s fresh, then dive into the clues. You’ll leave with sticky fingers (mini donuts!), tired feet, and a camera roll full of pumpkin-smudged whiskers. Boo-tiful.