Boo at the Zoo ~

October 4 – 6, 11 – 13, 18 – 20, 25 – 27
Fridays 5 – 8 pm | Saturdays & Sundays 11 am – 8 pm

Get ready for a month of festive fright and fun at Oglebay’s Boo at the Zoo event presented by the Wheeling Dairy Queens and Hartley Law Group, PLLC. This fang-tastic experience features delicious treat stations along our decorated outdoor walking pathways throughout the zoo. Children are encouraged to dress in costumes. 

Proceeds benefit the care and conservation of the Good Zoo animals.

Hours

Fridays | 5 – 8 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays | 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Tickets

Adults (Ages 13+) | $15.11
Children (Ages 3-12) | $10.99
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.

Purchase Tickets

*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.

  • Year for Zoo and DQ Contest photo

    Year for Zoo and DQ Contest

    Each weekend, one lucky child will win a year’s supply mini blizzards at participating restaurants owned by the Upper Ohio Valley Dairy Queen and a Good Zoo membership. 

    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!

  • Spooky Train Ride photo

    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 each

    Jumbo Jumper
    Non-Members | $2.00 each
    Zoo Members | $1.50 each

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    Devilish Decorations

    Each festive pathway features a unique theme, with decorations provided by generous community partners:

    • Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration
    • Our Lady of Peace
    • Fort Henry Capital
    • Wheeling Hospital Auxiliary
    • Mull State Farm Insurance
    • WesBanco
    • Huntington Bank
    • Wheeling Country Day School

 

*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 2024 to October 2025.

Disclaimer:

Dairy Queen Mini Blizzards are only available at participating Wheeling Dairy Queen locations in Wheeling, 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.