Twice the fun, twice the frights: ‘Boo at the Zoo’ and ‘Fright Lights’ bring Halloween fun to Oglebay
Halloween has taken over Oglebay Park Resort in Wheeling, W.Va., with twice the fun and twice the frights as two seasonal favorites return for three weekends of costumes, candy, glowing lights and after-dark adventures.
“Boo at the Zoo” and “Fright Lights” will take place Friday through Sunday and Oct. 16-18 and Oct. 23-25.
A favorite family Halloween tradition, “Boo at the Zoo” transforms Oglebay Good Zoo with colorful Halloween displays, themed trick-or-treat stations, a family-friendly spooky train ride and opportunities to visit the animals along the way.
Children are encouraged to come dressed in costume as they make their way through the zoo, collecting treats and exploring animal habitats. Children aged 3-12 will receive a complimentary treat bag with admission, while additional treat bags will be available for purchase for adults and children aged 13 and older.
Families can also climb aboard the Halloween Train Ride for a not-so-spooky adventure, with train tickets available online for purchase in advance or at the admission gate upon arrival.
Hours are Fridays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the last entry at 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the last entry at 7 p.m.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at oglebay.com/boo. Proceeds from “Boo at the Zoo” support the care and conservation of the zoo’s animals.
As the sun goes down, the Halloween fun continues across the park with the return of “Fright Lights” from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Schenk Lake.
Now in its second year, Fright Lights brings back its synchronized light and music show at Schenk Lake, where glowing Halloween displays and festive favorites illuminate the lake and surrounding hillside.
And this year, Oglebay is turning up the frights with the all-new “House of Screams,” a bigger-than-ever haunted attraction built for brave souls aged 13 and older. What began as a sneak peek during the inaugural season of “Fright Lights” has grown into a full haunted house. “House of Screams” is a separately ticketed attraction requiring a reserved timed entry.
For more information, go online to oglebay.com.