October 24 & 25, 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM
Cat Tales Wildlife Center | Mead, Washington
A Wild Weekend of Halloween Fun!
Put on your costume and join us for Boo at the Zoo! Enjoy wildlife discoveries, creative enrichment workshops, festive treats, and activities for the whole family. There are no jump scares—just spooky fun and plenty to explore.
Kids in costumes get in FREE!
Meet the Misunderstood
Both days | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Get to know reptiles, bugs, and other fascinating critters during Bug Buddies: Meet the Misunderstood and Spiky & Scaly Critters. These experiences invite you to look closer and discover what makes these animals so interesting.
Free for members; $5 for non-members.
Spooky Enrichment Workshops
Create a Halloween-themed enrichment, watch an animal explore your creation, and record what you notice using our fun observation sheets.
Children can enjoy hands-on STEAM learning, while adults can get creative and contribute to an animal’s enrichment program. Everyone is welcome!
Free for members; $5 per person for non-members. Adults may help participating children at no additional charge.
Workshop purchases can be made on the day at the Conservatory, Ticket Booth, or Gift Shop.
Murder Mystery: Animal Edition
Sunday, October 25 only | Noon–4 PM
Become a wildlife detective! Explore an interactive crime scene and follow the clues to discover which predator may have been involved.
Learn about carnivore hunting methods and the evidence animals leave behind. This activity takes approximately 10–30 minutes.
Free for all guests.
Treats, Face Painting & Local Vendors
Enjoy festive extras throughout the weekend:
- The Wandering Hound: Halloween-themed dirty sodas and mocktails created especially for Cat Tales. Each specialty drink comes with a collectible information card.
- Dazzling Dreams Face Paint and Body Art: Fun, fast face painting for $5, available 10 AM–4 PM both days.
- Sunset Orchard on Green Bluff: Fresh, seasonal produce from a local grower.
- Breaüxdoo Cookies: Halloween and fall-themed cookies.
- And more!
Make It a Family Tradition
Bring your costumes, your curiosity, and your favorite people for a weekend of wildlife and Halloween fun. Your visit supports the animals who call Cat Tales home.
Event hours: Saturday and Sunday, October 24–25, from 10 AM–4 PM.
Admission: Kids in costumes get in free. Regular admission applies to other non-member guests. Activity fees are listed above.
Members Get More!
Cat Tales members enjoy free admission for a year, plus special perks—including free critter experiences and enrichment workshops at Boo at the Zoo.