The month-long Boo at the Zoo gives visitors an unprecedented opportunity to take in the changing seasons. With a canopy of 1,500 trees turning brilliant shades of burgundy, yellow, and orange, the zoo has become one of the city's premier leaf-peeping destinations. For the first time ever, guests can ride the new 10-story Pherris Wheel to get breathtaking, sky-high aerial views of the autumn foliage and the city skyline.
Haunted Tours and Fall Flavors: For a truly unique experience, book tickets for the "Wake Up With Wildlife Premium Tours" running on Sunday, October 4 and October 11 at 8:30 AM. These early-morning guided tours include an exclusive stop inside The Solitude—a historic mansion built in 1784 that is rumored to be the most haunted building on the zoo's campus.
After your haunted history tour, you can grab a drink at the Apple Cider Bar in Impala Plaza (featuring Vampire Blood Frozen Frazils), or indulge in Scorpion Fries dusted in Flaming Hot Cheetos from the Backyard Kitchen.
Combining an early haunted zoo tour with an evening out makes for the perfect October weekend. You can transition from the zoo's eerie morning history straight into the city's vibrant nightlife by discovering the top Halloween bars in Philly. For a broader look at everything happening around the city during the harvest season, consult our guide to Philadelphia Halloween events.
