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Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo Wild Halloween to open for final weekend

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): The annual Wild Zoo Halloween will open Thursday for its final weekend this year.

The event will open at noon on Thursday, Oct. 27, according to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo.

On Thursday, attendees can bring a clean aluminum can to recycle and get a free ride ticket for the train. Children can earn a special prize on Friday after completing a scavenger hunt.

Over the weekend, giant trucks and tractors will be in the parking lot. Children will be able to design pumpkins on Monday.

During the event, guests can trick-or-treat for candy, meet a friendly witch, pick a pumpkin from a patch and take train rides.

The Central Zoo and the Australian Adventure will be open during Wild Zoo Halloween.

Kids are encouraged to wear costumes because the zoo will be decorated for Halloween. There will be several photo spots where guests can take their own photos.

Admission is $5 for all ages. It is $9 for admission with treats. Zoo members receive $2 off admissions.

RELATED: 38th Annual Wild Zoo Halloween starts Friday

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