Wild Zoo Halloween offers 'merry-not-scary' excitement

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo Wild Zoo Halloween will be held on October 19-21, 25-28, and 31 from 12:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.. The event offers 'merry-not-scary' entertainment for all ages.

Entertainment at Wild Zoo Halloween include three Treat Trails, Monster Mash dance party, Broomhilda the friendly witch, the Mummy's Kitchen,the Beauty Shop of Horrors, and a Pumpkin Patch where kids can choose their own kid-sized pumpkin.

Kids are encourage to wear costumes and join the daily Costume Parade.

There will also be a Princess Day on Saturday, October 27, where children can meet Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Tiana in person.

Animal exhibits in the Central Zoo, the Indiana Family Farm, and portions of the Australian Adventure will be open for Wild Zoo Halloween.

Theme days at the Wild Zoo Halloween include:
October 19: Free Train Rides
October 20: Star Wars Day
October 21: Mascot Day
October 25: Free Train Rides
October 26: Pumpkin Decorating Workshop
October 27: Princess Day
October 28: Magic Day

For a detailed schedule of all Wild Zoo Halloween activities, click here .

Admission for the Wild Zoo Halloween is $8 for children and $4 for adults. Zoo Members receive $2 off per person every day.