Trick or Treat
at banham zoo
at banham zoo
This Halloween, go wild with Banham Zoo's Trick or Treat Trail! Pick up your trail, then set off to explore the zoo completing challenges, meeting incredible animals and uncovering surprises along the way.
Visit the Bug Lab, become a Bone Detective, create a Crazy Creature and put your senses to the test with hands-on wildlife activities. Join our keepers for live feeding encounters, enjoy spooky tales and climb aboard the Ghost Train.
With a trail packed with wild discoveries, live animal encounters and family Halloween fun, it's the perfect way to spend the day this October half term.
meet the
characters
characters
Step into the shoes of one of our Halloween characters for your unique Trick or Treat adventure! Choose your favourite on arrival, and follow their journey around the zoo to take on themed activities.
skeleton
scientist
scientist
Investigate real animal skulls, teeth and bones as a bone detective and get up close to a real tiger skeleton!
monster
medic
medic
Mix, match and create your own weird and wonderful creature, then meet one of nature's most unusual animals - the tapir.
witch's
apprentice
apprentice
Step into the witch’s curious cabinet and uncover spine-tingling surprises! Then separate fact from folklore in a fascinating talk all about our magnificent cats.
spooky
activities
included
activities
included
over 100+
species
species
trick or
treat trail
treat trail
Rainy Day
promise
promise
new
for 2026
for 2026
New activities, live animal talks and spooky shows. Plus, choose your Halloween character for your unique Trick or Treat Trail adventure!
trick or
treat trail
treat trail
This Halloween, enjoy a Trick or Treat Trail around the zoo.
Collect your trail bag when you arrive and discover a day of wildly fun activities. Visit each station to complete a hands-on activity, learn about the animals and meet bugs up close!
Head to the final treat station to collect your Trick or Treat reward!
hair-raising
animal talks
animal talks
Join our expert keepers for frightfully fun Halloween-themed talks packed with bewitching tales, real animal skeletons and fascinating facts!
Discover some of nature’s most wonderful creatures, get up close with real animal skeletons, and meet a minibeast at the Bug Lab. It’s hands-on, hair-raising fun with a wild Halloween twist.
ghost
train
train
Climb aboard our spooky ghost train!
Learn frightfully fascinating animal facts as you explore the zoo aboard the Road Train.
Spot animals and habitats on a spooky journey - brilliant fun for the whole family.
a full day
of fun
of fun
Enjoy every activity, or follow one of our characters around the zoo for a themed Halloween adventure.
daily schedule
Don’t miss the most exciting moments of the day!
11:00, 11:50, 12:30
bug lab: meet
a minibeast sessions
a minibeast sessions
11:40, 12:30,
13:00
13:00
stories
& spells
magic show
& spells
magic show
13:30
curious case of the tapir animal talk
13:45
skeletons & stripes tiger talk
14:05
bewitching tails cat talk
14:25
bone detectives
14:45
crazy creatures
15:15
witch's curious cabinet
15:30
monster mash bubble party
ghost train
All aboard the Spooky Safari Road Train! Join Ranger Rowan for a train ride with a twist. Roll through the zoo with spooky tales, fang-tastic facts and unexpected laughs — guaranteed to keep the whole family smiling!
Amazing
animals
animals
From Amur tigers to red pandas, Banham Zoo is home to over 100 animal species, ranging from vulnerable to critically endangered. Come and see them all on your next wild day out!
Wild Fun, Whatever
the Weather
the Weather
Whatever the weather, we've got you covered, with indoor discovery zones, interactive story sessions and activities running throughout the day. And here’s the best bit — if it rains for more than an hour during your visit, we’ll give you a FREE return ticket!
