Oct 24 - 26
Friday, October 24, 2025 - Sunday, October 26, 2025 Cat Tales Wildlife Center
17020 N Newport Hwy
Mead, WA 99021

Get ready for a spooktacularly good time at Cat Tales Wildlife!

Our annual Boo at the Zoo is back and better than ever, offering Halloween fun for the whole family.

  • Every weekend in October: Daily Halloween-themed enrichment for your favorite animals, complete with ghoulishly good treats.
  • Main Event Weekend – October 24, 25 & 26: Frightfully fun activities and enrichments happening throughout each day.

NEW for 2025!
This year we invite YOU to help us create spooky enrichment for the animals. Watch as our staff deliver your creation and see how the animals enjoy their Halloween surprise!


👻 What’s Happening at Boo at the Zoo?

🐾 Tales from the Wild Side: Monster or Predator?

Unravel a livestock “murder mystery” using clues from our wildlife suspects. Separate spooky myths from real-life behaviors—discover what REALLY goes bump in the woods!

  • Dates: Sat. & Sun., October 25–26
  • Time: 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

🐍 Creepy Crawly Challenge

Do snakes make you squirm? Bugs give you the “eeewws”? Test your courage and learn about creepy critters—and find out if they’re really slimy to the touch!

  • Dates: Sat. & Sun., October 25–26
  • Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Boo at the Zoo Weekend Schedule

We’ll See You at Boo @ the Zoo!

Boo at the Zoo is included with regular admission, and it’s free for our members! Your attendance supports the compassionate care of our amazing Wild Ambassadors. Get your tickets at the gate or purchase online in advance.

🎃 Animal Enrichment

See our animal ambassadors enjoy pumpkin treats and Halloween-themed goodies!

  • Every weekend in October: Daily themed enrichment.
  • Boo at the Zoo Weekend (Oct. 24–26): Extra special themed enrichments all day.

Help Create Spooky Surprises for Our Animals!

Want a unique way to get involved? Join one of our enrichment workshops! You’ll help our zookeepers create safe, Halloween-themed toys and treats for our animal ambassadors. It’s a fantastic hands-on experience that directly contributes to the well-being of our residents. No experience is necessary, just a creative spirit! (An extra fee is charged).

October Enrichment Schedule
Halloween Enrichment Workshop Descriptions. Select your Enrichment Workshop from our Schedules (above), then call and secure your spot.
Find the enrichment on our schedules (above) for the day you plan to visit. Call (509)238-4126 to reserve your spot(s) in that Halloween Enrichment Workshop. Payment due when checking in for the workshop. 10 spots available per workshop – openings will be sold in Gift Shop up until spooky creation time begins, 60 minutes prior to the enrichment’s scheduled delivery.