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SUMMARY:Hattiesburg Zoo Boo
DESCRIPTION:Hattiesburg Zoo's Zoo Boo Returns with a Wild Halloween Glow\n\nMore Than 100 Illuminated Lanterns\, Family Activities and Halloween Fun Take Over the Zoo This October\n\nWhen the sun goes down this October\, the wild things will glow at the Hattiesburg Zoo.\n\nThe Hattiesburg Zoo's annual Zoo Boo   Where the Wild Things Glow! returns for 12 nights in October\, transforming the Zoo into an illuminated Halloween adventure filled with larger-than-life lanterns\, family activities\, animal encounters and just the right amount of spooky fun.\n\nMore than 100 colorful LED lanterns will light pathways throughout the Zoo\, creating a glowing world of witches\, wizards\, ghouls\, goblins and other fantastical creatures.  Zoo Boo puts a playful Halloween twist on the immersive lantern experience.\n\n"Zoo Boo has always been one of our most popular family traditions\, and the addition of the Halloween lanterns created an entirely new experience for our guests\," said Rick Taylor\, Executive Director of the Hattiesburg Convention Commission. "There is something pretty spectacular about seeing the Zoo illuminated at night. This is the kind of experience families can enjoy together\, whether they are children\, toddlers\, teenagers or ages in between."\n\nGuests are encouraged to arrive in costume and explore the Zoo as glowing creatures and Halloween characters illuminate the night.\n\nBut the lanterns are only the beginning.\n\nThroughout the evening\, guests can enjoy animal encounters and enrichment activities\, unlimited rides on the Zoo train and carousel\, jump houses for children and special Halloween-themed food and beverages.\n\nFor guests looking to add a little more thrill to their evening\, the High Ropes Adventure Course will be open nightly\, challenging participants to take Halloween to new heights. The High Ropes Adventure Course is available for an additional fee. Face painting will also be offered for an additional cost.\n\n"Zoo Boo is a fun twist that brings together the wonder of wildlife and the opportunity to experience the Zoo in a completely different way after dark\," said Demetric Kelly\, Director of Guest Services & Retail. "Once the lanterns begin to glow\, the atmosphere of the zoo changes. We want families to explore\, take pictures\, enjoy the activities and simply have a great night together."\n\nZOO BOO 2026 DATES\n\nZoo Boo will take place from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on:\n\nOctober 9 & 10\n\nOctober 16 & 17\n\nOctober 23 30\n\nTICKETS\n\nZoo Boo tickets are $15 when purchased online before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event.\n\nBeginning at 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event\, tickets are $17 online and at the gate.\n\nTickets are available at available at https://hattiesburgzoo.connectngo.com/en/tag/special-events.  \n\nDue to the popularity of Zoo Boo\, guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.\n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GLOW\n\nZoo Boo is a Halloween celebration\, but it is not a trick-or-treating event. Families are encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun in a family-friendly environment.\n\nFor the safety and comfort of guests\, adults may not wear full-face masks.\n\nZoo Boo is a rain-or-shine event. In the event conditions require a closure or schedule change\, updates will be posted on the Hattiesburg Zoo's Facebook and Instagram pages.\n\nWith glowing pathways\, wild encounters\, Halloween characters and activities around every corner\, Zoo Boo   Where the Wild Things Glow! gives families a chance to see the Hattiesburg Zoo in a whole new light.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<strong><span style="font-size:16pt\;">Hattiesburg Zoo&rsquo\;s Zoo Boo Returns with a Wild Halloween Glow</span></strong><br />\n<strong>More Than 100 Illuminated Lanterns\, Family Activities and Halloween Fun Take Over the Zoo This October</strong><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">When the sun goes down this October\, the wild things will glow at the Hattiesburg Zoo.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">The Hattiesburg Zoo&rsquo\;s annual&nbsp\;<strong>Zoo Boo &ndash\; Where the Wild Things Glow!</strong>&nbsp\;returns for 12 nights in October\, transforming the Zoo into an illuminated Halloween adventure filled with larger-than-life lanterns\, family activities\, animal encounters and just the right amount of spooky fun.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">More than&nbsp\;<strong>100 colorful LED lanterns</strong>&nbsp\;will light pathways throughout the Zoo\, creating a glowing world of witches\, wizards\, ghouls\, goblins and other fantastical creatures.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Zoo Boo puts a playful Halloween twist on the immersive lantern experience.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">&ldquo\;Zoo Boo has always been one of our most popular family traditions\, and the addition of the Halloween lanterns created an entirely new experience for our guests\,&rdquo\; said Rick Taylor\, Executive Director of the Hattiesburg Convention Commission. &ldquo\;There is something pretty spectacular about seeing the Zoo illuminated at night. This is the kind of experience families can enjoy together\, whether they are children\, toddlers\, teenagers or ages in between.&rdquo\;</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Guests are encouraged to arrive in costume and explore the Zoo as glowing creatures and Halloween characters illuminate the night.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">But the lanterns are only the beginning.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Throughout the evening\, guests can enjoy&nbsp\;<strong>animal encounters and enrichment activities</strong>\, unlimited rides on the&nbsp\;<strong>Zoo train and carousel</strong>\, jump houses for children and special Halloween-themed food and beverages.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">For guests looking to add a little more thrill to their evening\, the&nbsp\;<strong>High Ropes Adventure Course</strong>&nbsp\;will be open nightly\, challenging participants to take Halloween to new heights. The High Ropes Adventure Course is available for an additional fee. Face painting will also be offered for an additional cost.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">&ldquo\;Zoo Boo is a fun twist that brings together the wonder of wildlife and the opportunity to experience the Zoo in a completely different way after dark\,&rdquo\; said Demetric Kelly\, Director of Guest Services &amp\; Retail. &ldquo\;Once the lanterns begin to glow\, the atmosphere of the zoo changes. We want families to explore\, take pictures\, enjoy the activities and simply have a great night together.&rdquo\;</span><br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt\;">ZOO BOO 2026 DATES</span></span></strong><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Zoo Boo will take place from&nbsp\;<strong>6:00 to 9:00 p.m.</strong>&nbsp\;on:</span><br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">October 9 &amp\; 10</span></strong><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><strong>October 16 &amp\; 17</strong><br />\n<strong>October 23&ndash\;30</strong></span><br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt\;">TICKETS</span></span></strong><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Zoo Boo tickets are&nbsp\;<strong>$15 when purchased online before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event</strong>.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Beginning at&nbsp\;<strong>5:00 p.m. on the day of the event</strong>\, tickets are&nbsp\;<strong>$17 online and at the gate</strong>.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Tickets are available at available at&nbsp\;</span><a href="https://hattiesburgzoo.connectngo.com/en/tag/special-events" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155cc\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">https://hattiesburgzoo.connectngo.com/en/tag/special-events</span></span></a><span style="color:#222222\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</span></span><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Due to the popularity of Zoo Boo\, guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.</span><br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt\;">KNOW BEFORE YOU GLOW</span></span></strong><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Zoo Boo is a&nbsp\;<strong>Halloween celebration\, but it is not a trick-or-treating event</strong>. Families are encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun in a family-friendly environment.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">For the safety and comfort of guests\,&nbsp\;<strong>adults may not wear full-face masks</strong>.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Zoo Boo is a&nbsp\;<strong>rain-or-shine event</strong>. In the event conditions require a closure or schedule change\, updates will be posted on the Hattiesburg Zoo&rsquo\;s Facebook and Instagram pages.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">With glowing pathways\, wild encounters\, Halloween characters and activities around every corner\,&nbsp\;<strong>Zoo Boo &ndash\; Where the Wild Things Glow!</strong>&nbsp\;gives families a chance to see the Hattiesburg Zoo in a whole new light.</span>
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