Boo at the Zoo, Merry Not Scary for Young Audience

Tue, Oct 22nd 2019, 12:00 AM

Youngsters can enjoy a full-fledged Halloween experience and animal encounters at Ardastra’s Boo at the Zoo, a highly anticipated event promising “spooktacular” adventure for the whole family.

“We’ve added a spooky flare to celebrate the season, but parents don’t have to worry about anything being too scary for the little ones. This is an event that’s not to be missed. We’re brewing up hours of fun,” said Bonnie Young, animal curator at Ardastra Gardens Zoo and Conservation Centre.

Families can catch the spellbinding flamingos’ drill performance. There’s a costume parade and Halloween themed crafts and activities for kids. Everything is included in the price of admission.

The annual event runs from 11am to 3pm this Saturday, October 26. The cost is $10 for those 13 and over, $5 for children four to 12 years old and $5 per person for Ardastra members. Pint-sized ghosts, goblins, superheroes, popstars, princesses and their families will get to explore the zoo. For the young and the young at heart, bewitching lorikeets at Boo at the Zoo will charm the apples out of palms.

“There’s no tricks, only treats. We keep things on the lighter side of Halloween,” said Ms Young. “Families with small children get to enjoy the season in a safe environment.”

Children will be encouraged to get their inner artists on with frightfully fun crafts at tables erected under the pavilion.

Forgot your candy bag? No problem. The first 300 children will receive a treat bag for their sugar stash.

“It’s going to be Halloween fun for everyone,” said Ms Young.

For those who scare-up an appetite while running amuck, tasty treats will be on sale at the Parrot Pit Stop. The snack bar offers ghoulishly good eats such as hotdogs, hot patties, popcorn, ice cream, cold beverages and a limited assortment of healthy snacks.

Other vendors will offer face painting, cotton candy, chicken wings, conch fritters, teas and cookies. The New Duff cart will be on hand to satisfy those with a hankering for dessert.

The money raised from Boo at the Zoo directly supports the zoo and its care for the animals.

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