Boo at the Zoo (Oakland)

Oakland, CA · Holiday

When: October 17 – November 1, 2026
Where: Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd · Oakland · CA
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

The Oakland Zoo turns Halloween-themed for three weekends each October, with trick-or-treat trails, a costume contest and costumed keeper talks across its hillside grounds. The 2026 run spans October 17-18, 24-25 and 31-November 1. It is a long-running family fixture on the zoo's fall calendar, included with regular admission.

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