“It’s as wicked as you wish” at the 33rd annual Spooktacular at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, presented by Aquafina. Tickets are available for the Halloween celebration, which takes place every night from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 23-31. Additional time slots will be available select nights from 7-10 p.m.
For the safety of guests, staff, volunteers and animals, the zoo will be following its COVID-19 guidelines each night of Spooktacular. This includes a one-way directional route through the event, handwashing and sanitizing stations, limits to groups of 10 of less, six-feet physical distancing between groups, and cashless transactions. Trick-or-treaters will now find candy throughout the event, expanding beyond the traditional Candy Trail for more space.
Children and adults are encouraged to dress up in family-friendly costumes to enjoy the winding pathways of themed decorations and participate in the virtual costume contest.
Guests should beware of prehistoric creatures on the prowl. Dinosauria awaits all who seek a hair-raising adventure through the wooded path. Listen closely for the roars and leaves shaking around every corner and watch out for the Tyrannosaurus rex.
The Great Lawn will feature a maze for little goblins to traverse and chilling ghost stories will be heard in Range of the Jaguar. Themed Spooktacular treats will be available to satisfy the frightening hunger and thirst of kids and adults. More information about Spooktacular’s reimagined frights and delights will be released in the coming weeks.
Tickets are available online only and are $12 for members and $15 for the public. Children 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket. Tickets will sell out due to limited capacity, so guests are encouraged to buy in advance. Admission includes free parking, Dinosauria and the Wildlife Carousel for those 12 and under. Visit JacksonvilleZoo.org/Spooktacular for tickets and more information.
