PRESENTED BY: Monsters of Metal: Blizzard Bash
Saturdays: October 18th and 25th, 2025
Join us for the Zoo’s largest event of the year! Halloween Happening is a family-friendly celebration where guests of all ages can dress up in their favorite costumes and children 12 & under can enjoy a trick-or-treating adventure through the Zoo. Follow the candy trail, take part in exciting costume contests, and enjoy live entertainment, games, and seasonal fun. It’s a safe and festive way to celebrate Halloween while creating lasting memories with family and friends.
Tickets – Purchase Tickets Here
*Early access discount tickets are available through six days before each event*
*Salisbury Zoo Member Rate is $5 per child for those listed on your membership plan.
Oct. 18: Regular access 1-4 p.m.; early access at noon
Early access discount tickets are available here through Oct. 12 and are $10 for children ages 12 and under and $2 for adults. On Oct. 13 and later (including at the gate), tickets are $15 for children ages 12 and under and $2 for adults, with a 1 p.m. entry time.
Oct. 25: Regular access 1-4 p.m.; early access at noon
Early access discount tickets are available here through Oct. 19 and are $10 for children ages 12 and under and $2 for adults. On Oct. 20 and later (including at the gate), tickets are $15 for children ages 12 and under and $2 for adults, with a 1 p.m. entry time.
For both events, children under the age of 2 do not need a ticket unless they want to participate in trick-or-treating along the Candy Trail.
For more information, contact our Guest Services Department.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Halloween Happening would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We are grateful to all of our sponsors for helping us bring this beloved tradition to life.
Presenting Sponsor:
Monsters of Metal: Blizzard Bash
Treat Bag Sponsors:
JoJo’s Family Restaurant
Optimist Club
Wristband Sponsor:
Avery Hall Insurance
Stage Sponsor:
D’Ann Danse Studios
Table Sponsors:
Coldwell Banker Realty
Encompass Health
Funfull
Hebron Savings Bank
Kid to Kid
Salisbury Heritage Lions Club
Activities Sponsor:
Rebecca Lewis – Century 21
Interested in sponsorship? – SPONSORSHIP FORM
Contact Development Supervisor Jamie Nichols at jnichols@salisbury.md if you have questions or are interested in Sponsorship/Trade opportunities.