National Zoo Hosting Spooky Adults-Only Halloween Event

WASHINGTON, DC — The Smithsonian National Zoo is hosting its annual adults-only Halloween event, "Night of the Living Zoo," later this month -- an event featuring craft beers, live music and a costume contest.

The event will run from 6:30 until 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28 at the National Zoo, and tickets are $30 for general admission, which are still available, and $80 for VIP admission, which are sold out. Parking is $11 for members and $22 for non-members.

"Prepare to witness death-defying acts and amazing oddities at the Zoo's annual adults-only Halloween event, Night of the Living Zoo," according to the zoo's EventBrite listing. "With live music, craft beer, food trucks, a costume contest, and performance artists, it's a wicked night of fun that you won't want to miss."

The costume contest takes place at 7:30 p.m. on the Great Meadow, with prizes for winners. There's also carousel rides for $2 per ride. Food and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at various food trucks and beer gardens.

In addition, there will be a "Day of the Dead Altar Contest," where competitors enter a six-foot spooky table display, with prizes going to the most creative and interesting Halloween scenes.

Attendees must be at least 21 years of age, and a valid ID is required. Babies and children will not be admitted into the event.

For more information on the event, or to buy tickets, click here. For more information on the Day of the Dead Altar Contest, click here.

Image via the National Zoo