Early zoo closure for private event on June 25th
Summary
The zoo will close early on six October dates so staff can run the popular Halloween trick-or-treat event. Friday/Saturday visitors get until 2 p.m., Sundays until 1 p.m.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Boo at the Zoo tickets are on sale now and the event is a significant fall revenue driver for the zoo.
Families with young kids get the signature Halloween event, while daytime visitors should plan around the early closures.
Visitors who show up after the early closing times on those six dates will be turned away.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Mesker Park Zoo Advisory Board - Oct 6, 2026
The zoo will close early on six October dates so staff can run the popular Halloween trick-or-treat event. Friday/Saturday visitors get until 2 p.m., Sundays until 1 p.m.
Mesker Park Zoo Advisory Board - Mar 3, 2026
The zoo wants to close early on June 13 to host its Zoo Brew event, a fundraising event that brings adult visitors to the zoo. The board was scheduled to decide whether to allow it.
Mesker Park Zoo Advisory Board - Feb 3, 2026
The board was scheduled to consider letting the zoo close early on June 25th for a private event, which could affect regular visitors that day.
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