Getting spooky: Central Florida Zoo hosts Boo Bash

See ghosts, goblins, ghouls and animals

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SANFORD, Fla. – From ferocious big cats to ghastly ghouls, Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is providing its usual animal fun with a spooky flare.

Ghosts and goblins of all kinds will gear up to celebrate Halloween safely at the fan favorite Zoo Boo Bash, presented in partnership with Orlando Health.

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The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on select weekends. Guests can visit on Oct. 17, 18, 24 or 25.

Central Florida Zoo will have plenty of not-so-scary decorations and activities, including trick-or-treat stations in a designated area to ensure social distancing. Costumes are encouraged for all guests.

The zoo notes that masks and face coverings are required for guests over the age of 13 -- but feel free to make it part of your costumes.

There will be enhanced safety measures at this year’s event, including limited capacity and date-specific, timed entry, a zoo spokesperson said. Timed tickets will also be required for trick-or-treating.

Annual passholder blackout dates apply. Tickets to the event are $5 per person named on the pass card.

Guests can purchase tickets online at www.centralfloridazoo.org/zooboo for guaranteed admission.