![]() The power outage meant animals that aren't cold tolerant needed to be moved right away.įirst up was the five pangolins. The zoo has three generators: one operates the aquarium along with the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) for the herpetarium, one for the animal health facility where surgeries take place, and onre at the commissary which houses up to 2,000 lbs. We never faced anything like this before." said Colette Adams, deputy director of the zoo. "By the time they (the public) get her at 6 the animals have been put away," Garza-Galvan said.įor more information, contact the Gladys Porter Zoo at (956) 546-7187."There was enormous panic initially. The nighttime Gorilla exhibit will also be closed because the masks scare the primates. Most of the zoo animals will be placed inside their night exhibits so the public won't be able to see them, Garza-Galvan said, because some of the animals are sensitive to noise. One thing that will be different at this year's event will be that zoo officials are extending the area where Boo at the Zoo is held to provide more space for those attending.Įveryone attending Boo at the Zoo is encouraged to wear costumes but are reminded that is a kid friendly event and to not wear costume that will spook the small children. "I am super excited," that we are bringing it back, Garza-Galvan said, "and I know that the public of well has been clamoring.they are ready to go back out trick-or-treating and have their normal Halloween." Parking will be available in the Mitte Cultural District and in the parking lot across the street from the federal courthouse. Those attending are urged to arrive early to find parking, to carpool or have someone drop them off and then picked up. Officials anticipate a minimum of 12,000 people will attend the event with people coming down from the Upper Valley. The mermaids will also be swimming in the deep-water exhibit. They will also have the chance to play several games such as a fan favorite, the cake walk, at the event by purchasing tickets for the games and for food at the event. I think it is going to be a good turnout."Īt this year's Boo at the Zoo, children and their parents will get to walk around various designated areas where they will be treated to free treats. "This time, really in advance, they have been getting their tickets. "We are selling tickets online and people are snatching them up at that presale price," Garza-Galvan said. Zoo members will be able to enter Boo at the Zoo at 5 p.m. Zoo members with a zoo membership card get in free to the event. Tickets purchased on the days of Boo at the Zoo will be $3.50 per person. Ringgold St.įrom Thursday to Saturday, tickets can be purchased online for $2.50 per person. ![]() ![]() "It was kind of sad not to do if for the general public, but we just couldn't do it safely."įast forward to Boo at the Zoo 2022, Garza-Galvan said there has been a great response from the public with about 1,200 tickets already purchased online.īoo at the Zoo will be held from 6 p.m. "Our deputy director said that some people still showed up at the gate in (2020) hoping that Boo at the Zoo was going to happen," said Cynthia Garza-Galvan, director of marketing for the Gladys Porter Zoo.
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