10/26/2026
🎃 Only 3 nights left of Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo! 👻
If you're looking for one last Halloween activity with the kids, Spooktacular is happening October 29, 30, and 31!
First, a little money-saving PRO TIP! 💸
🎟️ Purchase your tickets at least one day in advance and save $5 per ticket.
💰 Use VyStar discount code VyStar5 for another $5 off eligible tickets.
That's $10 in savings PER TICKET when you combine the two! Instead of $40 per person, you're looking at $30. That adds up quickly when you're taking the whole family!
Now for our honest review! 👻
This year's Spooktacular is more of a Halloween-themed nighttime walk than your traditional zoo experience. There are glowing lights, a 400-foot light tunnel, music, interactive displays, photo opportunities, trick-or-treat stations, and even an optional scare zone!
We brought both boys, and honestly, it was fun for both ages! The baby was absolutely fascinated by all the lights, and even our 12-year-old still had a good time, which says a lot because we're getting to that age where not everything is considered cool anymore. 😂
That said, I'd definitely go with the right expectations. The trick-or-treat stations are limited, most animals aren't visible at night, and you're really paying for the Halloween experience rather than a regular zoo visit.
Would we recommend it? Yes, especially with the discount! It's a fun way to get out of the house, enjoy some Halloween festivities, and make memories with the kids, even when you've got a pretty big age gap like we do!
📍 Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens
📅 October 29, 30 & 31
🎟️ Kids 2 and under are FREE!
Have you been this year? What did you think? 🎃🧡
Tory Atkins, Broker Associate | Herron Real Estate
