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Boo at the Zoo Open During Razorback Game
Seal of Little Rock
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012

Media Release

City of Little Rock Public Relations (501) 371-6801

Meg Matthews (501) 371-4421

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            

 

For more information, contact:

                                                                                               

Susan Altrui

                                                                                               

501-661-7208 direct

                                                                                               

501-351-0273 cell

                                                                                               

saltrui@littlerock.gov

BOO AT THE ZOO Officially Open on Razorback Game Day

Adults Only Preview Night This Thursday Kicks-off Annual Halloween Festival

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 16, 2012) – The Zoo announced today that it will be open the night of Saturday, October 27, when the Hogs take on Ole Miss earlier that morning at War Memorial Stadium.  The game starts at 11:21 a.m. leaving enough time for parking to clear for BOO guests coming at 6:00 p.m.

 

Adults Only Preview Night

The Little Rock Zoo will kick-off the 21st Annual BOO AT THE ZOO this Thursday, October 18, with an Adults Only preview night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

 

Guests will have the chance to experience all the rides and attractions of BOO before BOO opens to the general public. Ticket price is only $20 and includes all beverages and the live band, Big Stack.  Food trucks will be available for concessions.  Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.LittleRockZoo.com or at the gate the evening of the event.

 

About BOO AT THE ZOO

BOO is Arkansas’ largest Halloween festival drawing 20,000 to 30,000 attendees during the 10 days of the event. BOO features trick-or-treating in a safe environment at several “candy stops” located throughout the Zoo. 

 

BOO also features numerous rides and attractions including the haunted house, haunted train, Frankenstein’s Dance Party, a costume contest, kid’s corner, hay maze, bounce houses, carnival rides, and family friendly live music every night. Food trucks will have concessions available for purchase.

 

Tickets are $7 each for general admission and $15 each for all-inclusive armbands.  Armbands include general admission and unlimited rides and attractions.  Ride and attraction tickets can be purchased for $.50 cents each at Boo at the Zoo.  Special discount rates apply for general admission and armband tickets when purchased online at www.LittleRockZoo.com.  Please call (501) 661-7208 for more information or visit www.LittleRockZoo.com.  

 

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