Wild Zoo Halloween opens Saturday

FORT WAYNE, Indiana (WANE) – The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo’s annual Wild Zoo Halloween opens Saturday and features a spooky fun set every weekend in October.

Wild Zoo Halloween is open October 8th-9th, 15th-16th, 22nd-23rd and 29th-30th October from 10am-4pm

There will be treat stations for children and autumn treats for animals and an autumn maze in the African Journey. The zoo will also be decorated and photo spots will be available.

Children are encouraged to dress in costume and bring a treat bag.

“The event will feature your favorite zoo animals, family fun and tasty treats just right for little guests,” the zoo said in a promotional statement.

Here are some Wild Zoo Halloween highlights:

Highlights of the coming weekends include:

• Saturday 8th October and Sunday 9th October
  Truck and Tractor Weekend
  Music by the Atomic Sharks, 11am – 2pm, at the Australian Plaza
• Saturday 15th October and Sunday 16th October
  Superhero & Princess Weekend, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m
• Saturday October 22nd
  Witch and Wizardry Day, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m
• Sunday 23 October
  Princess and Superhero Day, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m
• Sunday October 24th
  Galactic Day, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m
• Saturday October 29th
  Monster Mash Dance Party, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m
• Sunday October 30th
  Pumpkin Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
  Pumpkin Stomp & Chomp Animal Enrichment
  Estimate the pumpkin weight

Wild Zoo Halloween is free with paid zoo admission or zoo membership. Additional fees apply for the ZO&O. Railroad, Endangered Species Carousel, Crocodile Creek Adventure Ride and Ski Safari. Animal experiences are weather dependent.