Celebrating Halloween at the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin has become a yearly rite of passage for area children. Making family memories that last a lifetime makes this a great event for the Friends of Ellen Trout Zoo.

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For 2024 the Zoo Boo will be on October 18th & 19th from 6pm - 8pm. Friday is usually a little more tame, and you might have a better chance of winning the costume contest.

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This year there will be a few things that will be different than in years past. One of the differences is the amount of sponsors that are helping support the event.

The Zoo Boo Presented By Wright GMC

This year for the first time you can sign up in advance for the costume contest. This is my favorite event. I love seeing all of the costumes, and I get to MC.

There are two age groups 0-4 and 5-10 and two nights to compete. They are divided into four categories in each age group and each night.

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Will your little one be the cutest, scariest, most creative, or the funniest? Plan that costume now to win prizes at the event.

New Booths, New Path, And New Prices

The booths are going to be upgraded for 2024 along with the path you take through the zoo. Regular zoo admission is charged to get into the event, and that price will change before the event.

Starting on October 1, 2024 the new admission rates will take effect:

Adults (12-59) - $10
Seniors (60+) - $8
Military - $8
Children (4-11) - $5
Children 3 & under - FREE
Members of Friends of the Ellen Trout Zoo (FOETZ): FREE
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You can buy your tickets in advance for the Zoo Boo, and enter the costume contest on the Friends of Ellen Trout Zoo website. You could also become a friend of the zoo, just CLICK HERE.

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Zoo Boo 2022 Photos From Ellen Trout Zoo

Friday October 21,2022 was the first night of the Zoo Boo. Take a look at some of the pictures from the event.

Gallery Credit: Dan Patrick

Ellen Trout Zoo - Zoo Boo 2022 Saturday Photos

The last night of this Ellen Trout Zoo Halloween event was well attended and even bigger than the Friday night event.

Gallery Credit: Dan Patrick

Zoo Boo - A Look Back At The Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin, Texas

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