Tulsa, OK

The Tulsa Zoo and Oklahoma Aquarium are having Halloween events this weekend leading up to Halloween next Wednesday.

The Zoo is having their annual HallowZooeen. Having been a zoo friend for several years and attending this event every year we were members , I can personally recommend this event. It is always a huge blast for the kids and tolerable for the adults. You can’t always say that about these things. Here’s what the Zoo says:

HallowZOOeen 2007

For eighteen years, Tulsans have been going “boo” at the zoo and this year’s annual HallowZOOeen will continue to be a Green Country tradition! Join us for this not-too scary trick-or-treat event for the whole family. The zoo offers an alternative to traditional Halloween activities and gives kids a safe place to enjoy the holiday.

Gates Open: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, Oct. 27-Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007
General price: $6.00 for guests
Member price: $5.00 for members *
* There will be designated lines & windows for members every night

Children 2 and under free, if NOT trick or treating.

Nightly Activities: Goblin stops full of treats, carnival-style activities at the Pumpkin Patch Playroom (under the AA Tent) including a hay maze, mini pumpkin painting, clowns and much more!

Group Discounts: Must have 25+ in group; only one group payment accepted $5 per person with group discount
Advance ticket sales begin Oct. 1
Advance ticket available at Zoo Friends office, 669-6609, or at www.tulsazoo.org

Contact: To order tickets, call 669-6609. General inquiries, please call 669-6601 or e-mail events@tulsazoo.org.

Miscellaneous: Approximately 15,000 little ghosts and goblins visit the zoo during this 5 night treat-or-treat adventure. Annually, HallowZOOeen raises over $50,000 to help build a better zoo.

We haven’t been to the Aquarium’s HallowMarine before, so I don’t have a personal recommendation. With their pirate-themed Halloween I’m sure that it will be a big hit this year. Maybe we’ll even make the trip out to Jenks for a little pirate booty this year.

From the Aquarium’s website:

Event: HallowMarine!

Date: October 27, 2007

Time: 6:30pm - 9:00

Location: Oklahoma Aquarium

Description:

October 27-31
6:30pm-9pm

Aaargh, Mateys! Ye won’t be wantin’ to miss HallowMarine at the Oklahoma Aquarium! Adventure awaits ye at this premier Halloween family event! Shake hands with pirates, load up with candy on our trick-or-treat trail, enjoy the fun of our kids’ carnival, and be thrilled and spooked by our Haunted Sunken Ship.

Our entire Aquarium is transformed into The Haunted Pier 13 - with scenes reminiscent of a by-gone era when pirates ruled the high seas!

There is nothing else like HallowMarine! Make your plans now to join us October 27-31 from 6:30pm til 9:00pm.

The cost is $10 for adults, $7 for children 3-12, members with a valid I.D. card receive $1 off admission.

Whatever you choose to do, have a safe and happy Halloween!