Zoo New England scares up some fun this season

Guests can take part in "Zoo Howl" at Franklin Park Zoo and "Boo at the Zoo" at Stone Zoo.

A costumed visitor enjoys a glimpse of a hippo at Zoo Howl.

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Join the fun at Franklin Park Zoo on Halloween weekend with thrills, chills, and animals lurking around every corner of the trick-or-treat trail at the annual “Zoo Howl.” From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be plenty of haunted happenings throughout the weekend, including costume contests, mystery animal encounters, and opportunities to learn about all the creepy crawly critters found at the zoo. Even the animals will join in on the fun, when they enjoy pumpkin treats of their own during a “pumpkenrichment.”

North of Franklin Park Zoo in Stoneham, guests can enjoy even more scary sights at Stone Zoo‘s “Boo at the Zoo” held the previous weekend (Oct. 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). This annual trick-or-treating extravaganza will also include costumed fun and a costume contest.

Both events are included in general admission, and advanced online ticket purchase is required.