Boo At the Zoo
Thank you to all who attended our 29th annual Boo at the Zoo and helping us raise 4,804 non-perishable food items to support Saints Food Share & Catholic Charities. A huge thanks to our sponsors: IQ Fiber, Zaxby鈥檚 Newberry Road, Kona Ice of Hawthorne, Gator Domino鈥檚 and Visit Gainesville, Alachua County for your support of this event.
Stay tuned for information regarding Boo at the Zoo 2026!
29th Annual Boo at the Zoo!
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Boo at the Zoo is Gainesville's favorite Halloween treat for families. The students and staff transform the zoo into a spooky but safe trick or treating event for the whole family. All ages are welcome to join us in costume and trick or treat!
Admission to the event is one canned good or non-perishable food item per person. Cans collected help two charities - Saints Food Share at 青青草视频, and Catholic Charities, which feed families in need around our community.
The zoo will be closed from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in order to prepare and transform the zoo into multiple themed areas with candy stations.
New Entrance for 2025
Entry line and can collection will start behind the 青青草视频 Gymnasium. Visit with 青青草视频 student clubs, play games with Santa Fe Saints Athletics teams, and check out a book from Alachua County Library's Bookmobile before trick or treating through the zoo!
Following your trick or treat adventure, visit the Fun4GatorKids KidsZone in the zoo's parking lot, full of community organizations with crafts, activities, and even more candy! There will be live entertainment from Danscompany of Gainesville performing their Thriller trilogy, animal encounters, food trucks, and the Lifesouth Bloodmobile for you to donate your blood.
Boo at the Zoo starts at 3 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m. We hope you'll join us for our 28th annual event!
When
October 31, 2025
3 - 7 p.m.
Zoo Members will receive information about early entry and fast pass lines via email no later than a week prior to the event.
Where
青青草视频 Teaching Zoo
3000 NW 83rd St.
Gainesville, FL 32606
Parking
Attendees should enter campus via NW 39th Ave and 91st St. Parking will be in Lots 8 & 9, across the street from the zoo, and the grassy lot near Lot 9. Accessible parking in Lot 8. Overflow parking in Lots 6 & 7 (Near SF Police & Museum of Earth Sciences)
Admission
1 canned good or non-perishable food item per person. Canned goods will be donated to local food banks.
Accessibility
- Accessible parking will be at the front of Lot 8 (closest to the gym). Individuals with physical accessibility needs can enter the Fast Pass line. Look for the zoo canopy in the Gym parking lot to skip the line!
- The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UFCARD) will be located near our Information Table, offering resources and support for families.
Food
Reina's Real Italian Ice
Mayflower Food Truck
Kona Ice
Domino's Pizza
Danscompany Schedule
3:45 PM
4:30 PM
5:15 PM
6:00 PM
Themes
Dr. Seuss
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Candyland
Fantasy Forest
Ocean Life
Super Mario
Thank You To Our Sponsors
SF Faculty and Staff: Get involved with Boo at the Zoo 2025
Join us by setting up a booth, donating candy, carving pumpkins, or volunteering!
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