The Zoological Society of Manitoba has been busy getting ready for this year’s Safeway Boo at the Zoo, our 14th Annual! We’re just a week away from opening night on October 15. Here are some highlights for 2009…
- Back again and buggier than ever will the Education Department’s “Ed-B00-cation Trailer”. This mecca of mischievous musings will provide much merriment as you make your way around the event. Step inside the trailer and find out just how big your feet are. We won’t give away all of our hallowed secrets but needless to say, you’ll come out feeling warmed and a little creeped out.
- Buying tickets to the most popular zoo Halloween event in North America has never been so easy, with tickets available at all Winnipeg Safeway locations, at the Zoo gates the night of and on-line at www.zoosociety.com. We also have a fourth option and the tastiest way yet. You can now order your Boo tickets from Pizza Hotline at 222-2222!
- Back by popular request are Toddler Tuesdays. We specifically have designed Toddler Tuesdays to give those children and parents who don’t want quite the same level of spook as others an opportunity to visit the event in a more fairytale setting. We encourage parents with young children to visit Boo before it gets dark on all other days as this will help make small children feel more secure. But as always, Safeway Boo at the Zoo is aimed at families and we strive to provide a fun, safe environment to enjoy Halloween. We’re a Boo, not a fright!
- Many people ask if they should wear a costume. Absolutely! We encourage all of our guests, regardless of their age to get into the spirit of the event. Please remember that security does not condone any “monkey” business and if your character is disruptive or gory you may be asked to leave the event. Please note all our performers wear performer badges so that we know who is part of the show. So parents, as you’re bundling up your children in the latest Halloween fashions, remember to put on a funky hat, snazzy cape or totally rocking wig so you don’t feel too out of place among the superheroes, princesses, aliens, witches, pirates and goblins that make Boo so fun.
