Zoo prepares thrills, chills for Hallowe’en

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Costumes are encouraged during the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Boo at the Zoo celebration. (Amanda Carberry/Columbus Zoo and Aquarium)

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is getting ready for Hallowe’en.

The annual Boo at the Zoo celebration, presented by Wendy’s, has been expanded and the zoo’s waterpark has been transformed into ZOMBIEzi Bay.

Boo at the Zoo, featuring attractions like the Trick or Treat Trail, Halloween Homecoming at Frogwortz Academy and the Zoo Boo Choo-Choo train ride, is scheduled for all five weekends in October.

Boo at the Zoo schedule:
Oct. 1-3, Oct. 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 and 29-31.
Fridays | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturdays | 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sundays | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Boo at the Zoo attractions are included with regular admission and costumes are encouraged.