ZooTampa’s Kid-Friendly ‘Creatures of the Night’ Halloween Celebration Begins in October | Events and Movies | Tampa

ZooTampa’s annual family Halloween event, Creatures of the Night, returns to Lowry Park with even wilder scares than before.

On select nights throughout October, thrill seekers of all ages can enjoy never-before-seen and return experiences at ZooTampa, located at 1101 W Sligh Ave.

Creatures of the Night takes place 11 nights in October from 4-10 p.m. September 30 is for members only, with October dates (1, 7-8, 14-16, 21-22, and 28-30) open to the public.

General admission tickets to ZooTampa’s Creatures of the Night Family Halloween Celebration are $34.95. There is a $5 reservation fee for annual members and “Pay for a Day, Come Back All Year” ticket holders which will be refunded upon entry in the form of a $5 voucher valid on night of the event for food and merchandise.

This year’s Creatures of the Night will feature new attractions such as “Swamp Witch Way”, where guests can search for Blackwater Mattie, the infamous Swamp Witch, “New Neverland”, an endless game of hide-and-seek themed of Peter Pan, “HooDoo Hall”, an undead Mardi Gras party and a spooky safari.

Returning to the zoo will be spooky favorites like “Clown Carousel”, “Scarecrow Junction”, “The Realm of the Spider Queen” and more.

A press release says children 12 and under are encouraged to wear costumes.

“For the comfort and safety of all guests, adults (13 and older) may not wear Halloween masks, wigs, face paint, or costumes of any kind. Toy guns are prohibited regardless of age,” the statement added.