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Hoots & Howls at the Birmingham Zoo

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

Halloween festival in Birmingham, AL. 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL

Type: Halloween festival
Dates: 2027 dates TBA
Hours: 2025: Sat-Sun Oct 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 10 AM-4 PM
Cost: 2025: included with zoo admission; Candy Trail wristband $12.95 (candy stations only $4.95)
Scare level: Family-friendly

Daytime Halloween weekends at the Birmingham Zoo with candy stations, a costume parade and contest, magic and animal shows, and a community scarecrow display. Aimed at young kids and families.

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