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'Boo at the zoo' coming to Lansing's Potter Park Zoo

October 7, 2009

“Boo at the Zoo” will be offered by Potter Park Zoo, in Lansing, and the Potter Park Zoological Society, from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 24 and 25.

Activities will be provided for the whole family, including face painting, hayrides, live animal presentations, a bake sale and others.

The event will debut Scarecrow Alley, a Halloween display created from entries in the zoo’s scarecrow building contest.

“Everything is designed to be merry, not scary” Zoological Society Director Diane McNeil said.

Admission is $4 for residents, $10 for nonresidents and $2 for kids 16 years or younger.

Strip tickets are available for $1.

The strip ticket gives access to the Boo Tunnel, a hayride, trebuchet game and a temporary tattoo.

Wagon rental is available.

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