Zootacular at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo

Zootacular is the Henry Doorly Zoo's Halloween night out. On select October evenings the zoo stays open after dark with glowing pathways, costumed characters and trick-or-treat stations along a stretch called Treat Street.

Live entertainment runs throughout the night, from fire performers to magicians, and guests can visit animal habitats after hours, which is a rare treat at one of the country's most visited zoos. It is aimed at families, with frights kept friendly rather than scary.

The zoo has run a Halloween evening event since 2019, when it launched Ghouls and Glow; Zootacular is the current version, presented by Veridian Credit Union.

Costumes are encouraged. Bring a bag for treats and dress for a chilly evening.

Highlights

• Trick-or-treating along Treat Street
• Glowing light paths after dark
• Fire performers, magicians and live entertainment
• After-hours animal habitat visits
• Private Ghouly Iglooze for groups

Tips for going

• Remaining 2026 nights: Oct 23, 24, 25 and 30, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
• Buy tickets ahead; nights have limited capacity.
• Costumes welcome; bring a treat bag and a jacket.
• Zoo members get 20 percent off.
• Parking is free in the zoo lots.