2026 Boo at the Zoo Set for This October at Zoosiana in Broussard

BROUSSARD, La. - Zoosiana in Broussard will once again host one of its most popular events of the year: Boo at the Zoo. The best part is that the event is happening all month long.

What Is Boo at the Zoo?

Boo at the Zoo is a fun-filled, family event that celebrates Halloween. Zoosiana will be decorated in the spirit of Boo at the Zoo to help get you in the festive spirit.

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The best part of Boo at the Zoo is that there is no special event pricing for it. It's simply normal zoo admission, and Zoosiana members get in free.

Daily Halloween Fun at Zoosiana

The festive event features daily events, including:

Photo op spot and online costume contest
Trick-or-Treat bag upon exit (for children 12 and under)
Enjoy your favorite attractions: Storybook Carousel, Safari Express Train, Gem Mine, Parakeet Feeding, and Playground
See your favorite Zoosiana animals

Weekly Themes for October 2026

And then every weekend, in addition to the above-mentioned events, you can enjoy the following spookily special offerings:

Boux's Ghost Hunt, sponsored by Oubre Orthodontics
Enrichment Workshops every Saturday
Weekend Keeper Talks
Reptile House Creature Feature every Saturday afternoon

Each week of the month will also have a theme. Here are those themes for each week:

Oct. 1-7: Pumpkins & Paws (Big Cats)
Oct. 8-14: Winged Wonders (Bats & Birds)
Oct. 15-21: Spooktacular Safari (Hoofstock, giraffes, camels, goats & more)
Oct. 22-31: Monkey See, Monkey BOO! (Primates: monkeys & lemurs)

Enter the Costume Contest

Head to Boo at the Zoo's photo op spot to take your photo in costume and enter the annual online costume contest, sponsored by The Acadiana Advocate.

More Info About Boo at the Zoo

To learn more about 2026 Boo at the Zoo, visit Zoosiana.com.

Acadiana's Favorite Pumpkin Spice Drinks, Snacks, Desserts ( Sorry No Starbucks on This List)

When the calendar turns to September in South Louisiana, we start thinking about fall. It doesn't feel like fall, but we think about it anyway. One of the great flavors of fall is Pumpkin Spice. You know the coffee drinks, but what about some of the other goodies you can get with that same flavor ensemble? Here's our list, and we left a certain international coffee chain off on purpose because we wanted to share local flavor. So, enjoy.

Gallery Credit: Bruce Mikells