Trick-or-Treating Events To Be Held At Cleveland Zoo

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo will host trick-or-treating events this year.

Trick-or-treating events will be held on weekends from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. starting Oct. 9 and continuing through Oct. 31. Attendance at this year's events will be limited due to COVID-19.

“We are excited to offer the community a new way to experience the zoo and make memories this fall at Trick-or-Treat Fest, thanks to our partners at Citizens,” said Cleveland Metroparks Chief Marketing Officer Kelly Manderfield.

To allow for proper social distancing, the zoo is limiting attendance at its Trick-or-Treat Fests. Guests are encouraged to buy tickets in advance to secure their place. The zoo has also implemented handwashing station around the property and crews frequently sanitize the grounds.

Guests will be required to wear face coverings during their visit, unless they are under 6 years of age. For more information visit FutureForWildlife.org.

This year's Trick-or-Treat Fest will include live performances in the Amphitheater, more than a dozen candy stations in the zoo's Australian Adventure, meet-and-greets with costumed characters, and unlimited rides on the Circle of Wildlife Carousel.

Guests are encouraged to wear fun (not scary) costumes.

General admission for Trick-or-Treat Fest which includes Zoo general admission is $16 for non-members and $8 for members. Children under 2 enter free. Tickets are available now at FutureForWildlife.org/TrickorTreatFest.

“We are proud to partner with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to present Trick-or-Treat Fest and provide a safe place for families to enjoy a Halloween tradition,” said Jim Malz, president of Citizens, Ohio.

The zoo's after-hours Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo, has been canceled this year due to COVID-19.