Zoo Nights

Animal buildings and outdoor animal exhibits can be enjoyed until 7:15 p.m. to allow our animals to remain on their natural sleep cycles. Guests who would like to get the full zoo experience may come out any time between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. the day of the event. Guests will need to show their QR code registration email to receive a wristband to remain on grounds or return for the after-hours portion of Zoo Nights.

Since this is an after-hours ticketed event, memberships are not applicable.

No. Free parking is available in the main zoo parking lot.

Guests are encouraged to dress to impress in their best costumes! There will be a costume contest, and the best costume will receive a complimentary Associate Membership.  A panel of zoo staff will vote on the winner. Please check our costume policy for this event before making your costume selections.

Zoo Nights: Halloween is a 21+ costume-optional evening at the zoo. For the safety and enjoyment of all in attendance:

• Costumes may not contain any realistic looking weapons that could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon. This may include toy swords, knives, guns, etc.
• Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects, or materials that could potentially strike another guest.
• Costumes may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or political.
• Noisemakers of any kind are prohibited.   
• Tulsa Zoo reserves the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that is considered inappropriate or attire that could detract from the experience of other guests or cause issues for the animals in our care.
• Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused entry into, and/or removed from the event unless their costume can be modified to meet the above standards.
• The Tulsa Zoo cannot hold any items for guests at the Admissions Office. Please leave all unsecured or restricted items in your personal vehicle or at home.
• Regular Tulsa Zoo rules, including those regarding outside objects, service dogs/pets, tobacco products and more, apply. See tulsazoo.org/rules.

Bars with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available with drinks for purchase. Food will also be available for purchase from zoo concession areas.

One savory cocktail, one sweet cocktail, a beer (domestic or craft), and wine option

This event is for guests 21 years of age and older. IDs will be checked prior to entry that night.

Ticket sales are final. The event will be held rain or shine. Some portions may shift inside if there is rain.

No.  The Tulsa Zoo is a smoke-free area.

For more information, email us at [email protected] or call us at 918-669-6634