"Boo at the Zoo" Event at America's Teaching Zoo in Moorpark, October 21-22, 28-29

America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, turns wildly spooktacular the weekends of October 21-22 and 28-29, 2023 from 11am to 4:30pm for “Boo at the Zoo,” the annual Halloween-themed event that features animal shows, trick or treating, kids’ scavenger hunt, food trucks, free kids’ crafts and more.

For the family-fun event, the Zoo will be draped in decorations, and people of all ages can closely view the more than 100 animals cared for at the Zoo.

Entry fee is $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and children ages 3-17. Kids ages 2 and under are admitted free. Tickets are available at zoo.moorparkcollege.edu/boo-at-the-zoo.

America’s Teaching Zoo is the only zoo in Ventura County and is the home of the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program, which started in 1971. The program offers preparation for those interested in entering the expanding animal care industry. The students study zoo keeping, basic medical care, wildlife education and training using positive reinforcement methods.