Boo at the Zoo ~
October 6 – 8, 13 – 15, 20 – 22, and 27 – 29
Celebrate the magic of fall with Oglebay’s “Boo at the Zoo” event presented by Bordas & Bordas and a chance to win mini blizzards for a year and a zoo membership from your Upper Ohio Valley Dairy Queen!
This fang-tastic festive experience features delicious treat stations, a virtual scavenger hunt and new for this year – “Year for Zoo and DQ” contest brought to you by the Upper Ohio Valley Dairy Queen! Children are encouraged to dress in costumes as they gather delicious goodies from treat stations along our decorated outdoor walking pathways throughout the zoo! Proceeds benefit the care and conservation of Good Zoo animals.
Don’t miss out on the chance to make this year truly unforgettable! Embark on a journey filled with excitement, wonder and treats. Snap your spooky snapshots, share them on social media and you could be the next lucky winner of a “Year for Zoo and DQ” adventure!
Hours
Fridays | 5 – 8 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays | 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
*Online tickets encouraged. Guests must present proof of purchase (printed ticket or digital receipt) and personal identification upon arrival at the zoo admission gates. All rates plus applicable taxes and fees.
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Year for Zoo and DQ Contest
One lucky winner will be chosen each weekend to receive a zoo membership and 12 months of mini blizzards at participating restaurants owned by the Upper Ohio Valley Dairy Queen.
HOW TO ENTER:
- Visit Boo at the Zoo. Join us weekends in October for a hauntingly good time exploring our eerie habitats.
- Snap a Photo. Capture your favorite Boo at the Zoo moments.
- Share and Tag. Post your photo on Facebook with the #YearForZooAndDQ and tag @OglebayGoodZoo. Make your account is public so we can see your entry!
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Tickets
Online tickets are encouraged.
Good Zoo Admission
Adults (Ages 13+) | $13.95
Children (Ages 3-12) | $9.95
Ages 2 & Under | Free
Patron & Curator Zoo Members | Free*Treat bags are free for all guests ages 3-12. Adults (ages 13+) and children ages 2 & under can purchase a treat bag for $5.00.
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Sweet Treats
Each ghoulish guest ages 3-12* will receive delicious goodies from our treat stations located along the zoo’s outdoor walking path.
*Treat bags are free for all guests ages 3-12. Adults (ages 13+) and children ages 2 & under can purchase a treat bag for $5.00.
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Digital Scavenger Hunt
Unlock clues by scanning QR codes throughout the walking path. Upon completion, enter to win spooktacular zoo prizes!
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Spooky Train Ride
This family-friendly “spooky” train ride adventures throughout areas of the zoo and passes the Jumbo Jumper!
Train Ride
Non-Members | $5.00 each
Zoo Members | $4.00 eachJumbo Jumper
Non-Members | $2.00 each
Zoo Members | $1.50 eachAdvance purchase highly recommended. Capacities are limited per hour during the event. Rides will only be honored during the time on the ticket. Tickets available upon timed entry ticket purchase.
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Devilish Decorations
Each festive pathway features a unique theme, with decorations provided by generous community partners:
- Bordas & Bordas
- Belmont Savings Banks
- Cirque de Cheveux
- Fort Henry Capital
- Main Street Bank
- Mull State Farm
- Our Lady of Peace
- Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration
- St. Michael’s School
- Wesbanco
- Wheeling Hospital Auxiliary
- Wheeling Park Cheering
- Williams Lea
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"Thrilling" Flash Mob Performance
Turn It Out Dance Academy will delight guests with a “thrilling” flash mob performance on the patio area near the gazebo on Saturday, October 14 and Saturday, October 28 at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
*All rates plus applicable taxes and fees
Call the Good Zoo office at 304-243-4100 for more information.
Contest Rules
How to Enter:
- Visit Boo at the Zoo. Join us, weekends in October, for a hauntingly good time. Immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit and explore our eerie habitats.
- Snap a Photo. Capture your favorite Boo at the Zoo moment. Whether you are dressed as a spooky creature or sharing a heartwarming animal experience, we want to your snapshots!
- Share and Tag. Post your photo on Facebook with #YearForZooAndDQ and tag @OglebayGoodZoo. Make sure your account is public so we can see your entry.
What Could You Win:
One lucky winner will be selected each weekend in October to enjoy a “Year For Zoo and DQ” package adventure that includes:
- Year for Zoo Fun. Delight in unlimited visits to the Good Zoo for an entire year! Explore our captivating habitats, meet incredible animals, and experience the wonders of the wild up close.
- Dairy Queen Delights. Indulge your taste buds with a year’s supply of Dairy Queen treats! Savor a delicious mini-Blizzard each month, November 2023 to October 2024.
Disclaimer:
Dairy Queen Mini Blizzards are only available at participating Upper Ohio Valley Dairy Queen locations in Cambridge, Coshocton, and Steubenville in Ohio and Elm Grove, Moundsville and South Wheeling in West Virginia. No purchase necessary. Must be a Boo at the Zoo event guest to enter. Contest open to residents of the Ohio Valley, excluding employees and their immediate families of the Good Zoo and Dairy Queen. Each weekend’s contest begins on Friday at 5:00 p.m. and ends on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. during the Boo at the Zoo event in October. Entries must be posted on Facebook with the #YearFroZooAndDQ and tag @OglebayGoodZoo to be considered. Winners will be selected and notified via Facebook Direct Message through the official Facebook page of Oglebay by the following Wednesday. If potential winner does not respond within 48 hours, an alternate winner will be selected. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Facebook. By entering, you grant Oglebay Good Zoo the right to use and feature your submitted content for promotional purposes.