Join the mischievous characters at ZooTampa’s Creatures of the Night for a night of Halloween adventures complete with animals, spooky frights, and festive treats!
Tampa Bay’s number one family Halloween event, Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa returns this spooky season for tons of eerie family frights!
Ghouls and goblins of all ages can enjoy howling outdoor experiences, spooky characters, creepy culinary treats, and much more!
ZooTampa’s Creatures of the Night returns for (unluckily for some!) thirteen select nights, kicking off on September 27, running until October 27
This year’s event promises to be more thrilling than ever before, with ZooTampa introducing a brand-new sci-fi realm where visitors can encounter the Testudians. These aliens, disguised as reptiles for centuries, are on a mission to gather intelligence about Earth for an impending extraterrestrial invasion.
The Halloween festivities extend throughout the zoo, featuring howling outdoor adventures, entertaining shows, eerie characters, and creepy culinary delights.
Event nights are September 27 – 28 (members-only night), Oct. 4-5, Oct. 11-13, Oct. 18-20, and Oct. 25-27.
Admission is free for ZooTampa members and those holding a Pay For a Day ticket. General admission tickets are priced at $34.95 on Fridays, $39.95 on Saturdays, and $29.95 on Sundays after 4 pm.
NEW Creatures of the Night Experiences for 2024:
They Are Here Alien Haunted Trail:
For centuries, the Testudians have been hiding in plain sight as reptiles and amphibians on Earth. Guests will join the Taskforce for Alien Protection to thwart the aliens’ plans. During the highly interactive hunt, guests will complete tasks to stop the aliens’ ability to communicate with each other and fend off the alien invasion.
The Merry Old Land of Oz:
The endearing characters from L. Frank Baum’s children’s fantasy classic “Wizard of Oz” come to life and interact with the youngest Creatures of the Night guests and their families. Meet Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow, and The Cowardly Lion, or face the Wicked Witch of the West and her Flying Monkeys.
Troll Cave
Legend has it that troll boogers are made of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds. The Troll Cave is where a small band of playfully lovable trolls gather to do a bit of “nose-mining.” When they find the sparkliest jewels, they wipe them on the moss-covered walls. Guests who have not been enlightened to the beauty of troll boogers may believe that this bright and shiny cave is covered with precious stones…but its snot.
Returning Eerie Favorites:
Vampire Ball
Instead of blood, Count Chirop and Countess Tera feed on fun and host a party made up of human and monster friends.
Vikings Victory Party
This dance party features jock jams and victory anthems. Guests brave enough to join these barbarians in their celebratory revelry are ensured a rocking good time.
Swamp Witch Way
ZooTampa guests courageous enough to seek out Blackwater Mattie for themselves may be lucky – or perhaps unlucky – enough to find her along Swamp Witch Way in the Florida’s Roaring Springs area. Though she’d prefer to be left alone, she does love to bargain, so make sure you have something to trade before you venture into her cursed territory.
Howliday House Light Show
Guests can enjoy a colorful Halloween light show every 15 minutes in front of ZooTampa’s own haunted house.
Spider-Queen Court
Are you ready to meet the Spider Queen and her Court? Join them for some Halloween fun and be mesmerized by the living black widow fountain.
Twisted Tales
Enter the delightful world of fairytales and meet Mother Goose on Zoo Blvd.
Clown Carousel
Whether you find clowns frightful or delightful, you won’t want to miss Carousel Circle, where a troupe of clowns have set up shop to play pranks on passing guests and smash a whole bunch of pumpkins.
HooDoo Haven
Guests who dare to travel through ZooTampa’s Ituri Forest will find a Mardi Gras party festooned with flags and dripping with beads.
For more information on the event visit: ZOOTAMPA.ORG.
Children (12 years of age and under) are invited to wear their most spooky Halloween attire. For the comfort and security of everyone, guests (13 years of age and up) may not wear Halloween masks, wigs, face paint, or costumes of any kind. Toy weapons are prohibited regardless of age.
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