Fall at the Zoo

Fall activities for family

Take advantage of our beautiful autumn days to enjoy the colours and observe the passage of the seasons with our animals. In October, join the festivities as the site is transformed and invites you to experience Halloween weekends with your family. Surprise snacks for the animals and fun entertainment are on the agenda, just before the first snowflakes appear!

We are open every weekend until November 1st and on Thanksgiving.

Tickets

Full day

The full-day ticket includes daily access to the Zoo starting at 10 a.m. and to the amusement park starting at noon, until the Zoo closes at 5 p.m.

Celebrate Halloween with us every weekend in October and put on your costume! Lions, tigers, witches, and vampires are all welcome!

Regular admission (ages 13 and over) starting at $44.99

Afternoon | from 2 PM

The afternoon ticket includes access to the Zoo and the amusement park from 2 p.m. until the Zoo closes at 5 p.m.

Regular admission (ages 3 and over) starting at $32.99

What’s Happening in September

Sept. 12 & 13 – Grandparents’ Weekend

Families are invited to enjoy an intergenerational outing during Grandparents’ Weekend.

For the occasion, grandparents can enjoy the child admission rate, while both grandparents and grandchildren can enjoy one free monorail ride.

A wonderful opportunity to share the joy of the Zoo from one generation to the next and leave with new memories to cherish!

Certain conditions apply.

Sept. 19 – International Red Panda Day

Come learn more about Maple and Crimson, our red panda duo!

From 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., our team will be stationed near their habitat along the Asia trails to help you discover more about this fascinating species.

On the program: ongoing activities with our Education team, biological artifacts, surprising discoveries and much more!

Sept. 20 – ZOODEGRANBY OASIS Run

SOLD OUT!

Come run solo, as a team or with the whole family along the Zoo trails, under the curious gaze of our animals. The event will take place rain or shine!

Photo credit: Mélissa Lavoie

Sept. 26 – Les Débrouillards Day

In collaboration with the Les Débrouillards and Les Explorateurs teams, a fun-filled day awaits!

Take this unique opportunity to discover the underground world! Our cave recreates the experience and features found in different types of North American caves. As you explore every corner, you’ll spot stalagmites, stalactites, columns and draperies.

Make the most of your day!

Unlimited Paid Rides Wristband | Starting at $11.99

Valid for 1 day, enjoy unlimited access to our pay-per-ride attractions, including: the roller coaster*, the pirate ship*, and the monorail!
Add it to your cart at checkout!

*Must be 48" or taller to ride, or between 24" and 48" if accompanied by an adult.

Halloween at the Zoo - from October 3rd

Every weekend in October, the Zoo transforms itself for the occasion and invites you to visit its animal park and amusement park. Join the festivities and put on your best costume! Mascots, activities and candy are waiting for you! It's the ultimate family activity where even the animals get pumpkins!

For Still More Halloween Activity Content

THE ORIGIN OF THE LEGEND OF THE HALLOWEEN MISFITS

Several animal species have become, through no fault of their own, part of our popular folklore, and are nowadays inextricably linked to this festival of witches and ghosts.

HALLOWEEN INVITES ITSELF TO OUR ANIMALS' MENU!

Several species in residence at the zoo take advantage of the abundance of pumpkins to brighten up their menu...

FUN FACTS AND ENDURING MYTHS ABOUT OUR HALLOWEEN STARS

At Halloween, our animal misfits reign supreme! But many of them carry with them an often unfortunate reputation that undermines the affection these species deserve.