Splish-splash, having a blast at Saturday's Boo at the Zoo

Ronald W. Erdrich, Abilene Reporter-News
Updated

The threat of rain wasn't scary enough to keep Halloween fans from Saturday's Boo at the Zoo. Costumed families paraded through the Abilene Zoo, enjoying animal encounters, the annual hay bale maze, and the Spooky Strings marionette show which was new this year.

Marionettist Josh Eguia interacts with his young audience Saturday at the Abilene Zoo as part of the Spooky Strings show in which he performs with partner Bridget Andersen, Oct. 28, 2023. This was the final weekend for Boo at the Zoo.
Marionettist Josh Eguia interacts with his young audience Saturday at the Abilene Zoo as part of the Spooky Strings show in which he performs with partner Bridget Andersen, Oct. 28, 2023. This was the final weekend for Boo at the Zoo.

Held over three weekends in October, Sunday was the last day to visit. Vendors passed out treats and kids also gathered for Pumpkin Chunkin', where they launched gourds into Tittle Lake using the zoo's homemade trebuchet.

Kaladin Ambrose, 3, tests the durability of a puddle while visiting the Abilene Zoo Saturday with his mother Jessica during Boo at the Zoo.
Kaladin Ambrose, 3, tests the durability of a puddle while visiting the Abilene Zoo Saturday with his mother Jessica during Boo at the Zoo.

Zoo hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Reagan Carter, 8, of Abilene modeled her hyper-local Halloween costume referencing the Buffalo Gap Road construction project, now in its second year, during Saturday’s Boo at the Zoo.
Reagan Carter, 8, of Abilene modeled her hyper-local Halloween costume referencing the Buffalo Gap Road construction project, now in its second year, during Saturday’s Boo at the Zoo.

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