This October, Halloween Zoo celebrates its tenth anniversary with a new location, six horror tours, and more than 300 monsters. From October 15 to 31, the facilities of the León Fair will be transformed into nine nights of scares that are just the beginning.
A new home for terror in León 🎃
After nine editions, Halloween Zoo It celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2026 with one of the most important transformations in its history: a new headquarters. The festival will leave the facilities of the León Zoo to move to fairgrounds, where he will prepare an experience of greater scale under the theme of an abandoned zoo.
The new venue will allow the event to be extended across different areas of the fairgrounds. According to the information presented by the organizers, some of the experiences will reach areas near Palenque, the gastronomic area District León MX and even the underground parking.
The official address of the venue is Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos #1820, Recreational and Cultural Zone, León, Guanajuato.
When will Halloween Zoo 2026 be? 📆
Mark the dates in your calendar: Halloween Zoo will take place from October 15 to 31, 2026, over nine nights spread over three weekends.
The scheduled dates are:
- October 15, 16 and 17
- October 22, 23 and 24
- October 29, 30 and 31
That is, the festival will open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, culminating precisely on Halloween night.
The schedules will also change depending on the day:
- Thursday: from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Friday and Saturday: from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
So it’s worth considering several hours to explore the place, especially if the intention is to experience all the included activities.
Six tours to test your nerves 👹
The heart of Halloween Zoo It will continue to be what has made him one of the most anticipated events From October in León: its immersive horror tours.
Six experiences have been announced for 2026:
- GTO Legends 👻
The stories that have been told for generations in Guanajuato are leaving behind the legends to appear before those who dare to enter. This tour will be inspired by emblematic characters, myths, and stories of the state.
- Apokalypsis 🧟
His name is already a warning. Apokálypsis will be part of the six horror experiences prepared for this edition.
- The Maze 🕯️
A tour whose name anticipates dark corridors, confinement, and an experience designed for those who enjoy suspense.
- Clowns 🤡
If clowns have never been your favorite characters, you will probably find here a good reason to run.
- Delyrio 🤪
Another of the experiences announced for 2026, prepared as part of the immersive tours that will be included in this edition.
- The Destazadero 🚜
The name says quite a lot for itself. It will be one of the six settings that await visitors during the Halloween Zoo nights.
The organization has also announced the participation of more than 300 costumed characters, who will be distributed among the tours and different spaces of the festival.
It won't all be horror houses 🎡
Surviving the six tours That doesn't mean the night is over.
The ticket of Halloween Zoo 2026 It also includes mechanical games and shows, so the event is designed as a nighttime festival and not just as a series of horror houses.
According to the information submitted for this edition, the mechanical games will be included unlimitedly, As well as the shows and access to the six tours. There will also be gastronomic spaces within the experience.
How much does Halloween Zoo 2026 cost? 🎟️
The advertised price for the general entrance is $450 pesos per person.
The ticket includes:
- Admission to the festival.
- Access to the six horror tours.
- Unlimited mechanical games.
- Spectacles.
Before you go: take logistics into account 🔎
The change of venue is also important when planning the visit. You do not have to go to the Zoo of León: Halloween Zoo 2026 will be held at the León Fairgrounds.
Furthermore, since this is an experience that will cover various areas of the park and include six different routes, games, and shows, it is best to allow enough time to enjoy it.
So far, the organization has not published definitive information about specific parking for the event, special access, expedited passes, or time-slot reservation systems for each tour. Therefore, those planning to attend from another city or who want to plan ahead for their night should keep an eye on the official Halloween Zoo channels as October approaches.