Fright Night

Your Akron Zoo is transforming after dark for an exclusive, adults-only evening packed with high energy, cold drinks and spine-tingling thrills. Guests will enjoy a decorated zoo, live music, a costume contest and so much more! Quench your thirst with a festive selection of beers available to purchase throughout the evening. Looking for something a little more mystical? Try the event-exclusive drinks crafted specifically for the occasion. Play your favorite house party games, and prepare to compete in a costume contest and witch cackle contest. Prepare to face your fears in the new Scare Area*, designed to deliver adrenaline-pumping thrills. Do you want to come to Fright Night, but don't want to be scared by terrifying characters? Purchase our exclusive, light-up, No-Scare necklace to guarantee a scare-free night! Still want to be spooked and take home a fun collectible? That's okay, too! Purchase a necklace, turn it off while you're at the event and take home a unique souvenir.