Boo at the Zoo

This year, Boo at the Zoo at Audubon Zoo is presented by Carnival Cruise Lines!

WE ARE SOLD OUT--THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Please Note: Audubon Zoo will close at 3 pm to prepare for the annual Boo at the Zoo Presented by Carnival Cruise Lines evening event on the following dates:

Friday, October 19, 2012
Saturday, October 20, 2012— SOLD OUT!
Friday, October 26, 2012-- SOLD OUT!
Saturday, October 27, 2012 — SOLD OUT!

Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Boo at the Zoo Presented by Carnival Cruise Lines! This annual Audubon Zoo extravaganza is a safe, fun-filled Halloween event for children up to age 12, featuring trick-or-treat houses with candy, Ghost Train, a haunted house (scary and non-scary), games with prizes, entertainment and more. All games and treats, except concessions, are free with admission.

A limited number of tickets will be sold for each night, giving visitors the opportunity to experience Boo at the Zoo Presented by Carnival Cruise Lines in a more relaxed atmosphere.

TICKET SALES UPDATE:

Friday, October 19 – 5 pm TICKETS AVAILABLE!

Saturday, October 20 – 5 pm SOLD OUT!

Friday, October 26 – 5 pm SOLD OUT!

Saturday, October 27 – 5 pm SOLD OUT!

Carnival Cruise Lines Presents FUN FOR ALL, ALL FOR FUN:

Carnival Cruise Lines Welcome Booth with the first "treats" of the night
A spectacular giant Carnival cruise ship Halloween display and light show
Perfect a Perfect Pumpkin the Carnival Way-Creative decorating stations
Endangered Species Carousel & Dinosaur Adventures Exhibit included in admission
New ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE-keeper question/answer session with elephant in contact area from 5:00 pm to 5:40 pm nightly
New Zombie-themed Ghost Train Ride with three trams
New expanded location for Toddler Area in Audubon Zoo’s Cool Zoo area (sorry, no water will be running!)
Now, THREE entertainment stages: (Schedule below)
- Entertainment sponsored by and including Carnival Cruise Lines performers on the Capital One Stage
- Performances in the Toddler Area by local favorites Johnette Downing, Dennis & Co., Papillion
- Popular Star Warsperformances return at the Shell Wildlife Theater
Mascot appearances and activities courtesy of the New Orleans VooDoo
Haunted Maze returns by a-MAZE-ing
Batty Basketball--Sink a few baskets on the court
Videogaming Experience provided by Games2U Nola (October 26 and 27 only)
Family photos by Lakeside Camera Photoworks for $6
New Orleans Hornets basketball team's Bookmobile and more (October 19, 26, 27 only)

Tickets will be honored ONLY for the date purchased. Those ticket holders attempting to enter on another night will experience denied entry.

Ticket prices are $17 per person (adult or child). Handling fees apply.
Adults must purchase tickets as well as all children over the age of 12 months.
Children under 12 months of age are admitted free.
Adult and children tickets are the same price.
Event is from 5:00-9:00 PM. Ticket holders may enter at any time.
Each person entering the event needs a ticket.
Event is held rain or shine.
Boo at the Zoo Presented by Carnival Cruise Lines is a fundraiser for Children's Hospital and Audubon Zoo. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend, your purchase should be considered a donation; there will be no refunds nor will tickets be honored on another night or year.
No outside food and beverages allowed.
Please note that the Zoo is not open during Boo at the Zoo Presented by Carnival Cruise Lines.
Designated bags are distributed at Boo at the Zoo Presented by Carnival Cruise Lines and are available for children to use for Trick or Treat. Please use only these bags.

PLEASE NOTE: GHOST TRAIN RIDE CLOSES AT OR AROUND 8 PM! Train ride can be scary for children under 8 years of age.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get tickets?
You can purchase your tickets online at AudubonInstitute.org, you may choose the “print at home” option in which your tickets will be e-mailed to you and you may print them from any computer or you can choose to have your tickets placed at Will Call. No tickets will be mailed. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE NIGHT FOR WHICH YOU ARE PURCHASING. SOLD OUT NIGHTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TICKETING SYSTEM, SO PLEASE NOTE THE DATE BEFORE YOU FINALIZE YOUR PURCHASE.

If I choose to have my tickets placed at Will Call, when and where can I get my tickets?
You will receive an e-mail with a confirmation number once you have placed your online order for tickets. You will need to bring this confirmation number to a ticket window at any Audubon facility during normal operating hours in order to pick up your tickets. No tickets will be mailed.
What should I do if I lose my ticket?
If you chose the “print at home” option, you can reprint the ticket from the e-mail that was sent to you. Note that each ticket has a unique barcode and is only valid for one use. Once a ticket is scanned upon entrance, any duplicates will be voided and admission will be denied. If you picked up your online ticket order at Will Call, your order can be looked up and tickets reprinted at the facility, however, the original tickets will be voided and admission will be denied.
Am I allowed to bring in food and/or beverages?
No ice chests or outside food and beverage will be allowed with the exception of baby food/formula. Food and drinks will be available for purchase inside the event.
Do Audubon members receive a discount on tickets?
Boo at the Zoo Presented by Carnival Cruise Lines is a fundraiser for Children’s Hospital and Audubon Zoo. No ticket discounts are offered.  For questions regarding your order, call 1-800-774-7394, for all other questions call 1-504-861-2537.

I cannot make it for the night for which I purchased tickets--can I switch them for another night?
Tickets will be honored ONLY for the night purchased. You are welcome to sell your tickets to another person and purchase tickets for another night--providing there are tickets available. Boo at the Zoo is a sell out event.

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Entertainment

BOO AT THE ZOO 2012

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

Capital One Stage Entertainment Presented by Carnival Cruise Lines

Each Night:

5:45 - 6:15 pm Jack Magic

6:15 - 6:45 pm Carnival Fun Patrol

6:45 - 7:15 pm Jack Magic

7:15 - 7:45 pm Carnival Fun Patrol

7:45 - 8:15 pm Jack Magic

8:15 - 8:45 pm Carnival Fun Patrol

Toddler Area - Cool Zoo Area

	5:45 - 6:30pm	6:45 - 7:30 pm	7:45 - 8:30 pm
Friday, October 19	Papillion	Johnette Downing	Dennis & Co.
Saturday, October 20	Dennis & Co.	Papillion	Johnette Downing
Friday, October 26	Johnette Downing	Dennis & Co.	Papillion
Saturday, October 27	Dennis & Co.	Papillion	Johnette Downing