Boo at the zoo- Santa Ana Zoo

The annual Boo at the Zoo at the Santa Ana Zoo will be held Oct 24-26 from 5:30-8:30 pm. The family friendly costumed event will bring fun and safe trick or treating in a Merry not Scary Zoo atmosphere. There will be trick or treating, costume parade, games, stories and of course animal encounters. It's a must if you live or will be visiting the Orange County area this weekend. Tickets are $10 a person with children 2 and under free. Grandparents will be offered free admission on Oct 24th. For additional info click here This family-friendly costumed extravaganza will bring FUN, SAFE, trick-or-treating in a "Merry not Scary" Zoo atmosphere, with educ ational programs throughout the evening, and a costume parade. This family-friendly costumed extravaganza will bring FUN, SAFE, trick-or-treating in a "Merry not Scary" Zoo atmosphere, with educational programs throughout the evening, and a costume parade.

Boo at the zoo- Los Angeles Zoo

For the next two weeks I will be posting about various Halloween events geared for kids throughout Southern California. Boo at the Zoo is being held at both the Los Angeles Zoo and at the Santa Ana Zoo. The LA Zoo will be hosting it's annual boo at the zoo on Saturday October 25th and Sunday October 26th. Costumes are encouraged and will earn you a dollar off admission. Some of the activities featured will be Animal Stomp and Chomp, trick or treating, Halloween entertainment and Halloween down under. This event is free for members and included in general admission. Hours will be 10 am to 4pm. For additional information click here.

San Diego Zoo/Wild Animal Park- Kids Free in October

If you read this blog you are probably well aware that I love sharing anything that won't cost you a single cent. I found something that is almost to good to be true, but don't worry it really is true!! The San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park are offering free admission to children 3-11 during the entire month of October. If you're looking for something to do this month- you might want to check it out. October is turning out to be Freetober!! I love it!!

Star Eco Science Center- A Great Zoo Alternative in LA

If you are looking for something to do with your kids off the beaten path in LA- Look no further you have found it at the Star Eco Science Center. It's a great non-profit wildlife rescue and educational rescue that gives abandoned or illegal exotic animals a new home. The tours usually last about an hour and give your kiddos hands on experiences with some of the reptiles. There is also a cool little show, fantastic information about the environment and ecosystems. It's a great place to teach your little ones about great wildlife and the best part is that you won't have to travel far-only to Culver City. The Star Eco Science Center is open to the public year round on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm and Friday from 1pm to 5pm. Admission is $8.00 for Adults, Children $6.00, Seniors $7.00 and infants in strollers are free. For additional information click here Star Eco Science Center 10101 W. Jefferson Blvd Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 842-8040