Return to the Enchanted Hallows

Last year the zoo started a fall evening event called Enchanted Hallows. We enjoyed it last year, so we decided to try it again. This year they were also advertising a Bigfoot encounter.

When we arrived it was not dark yet. We decided to start at the Bigfoot Encounter. They had a large glittery cut out of Bigfoot on display there. Marina wanted to go through the tropical exhibit, so we went in to look at the animals. While we were inside, Marina befriended a little boy.

When we left the building, we heard the sea lions barking. We couldn’t see them very well since there were no lights in the area. But they were really loud for a while. The giraffe house was also open, so we went in there for a while. We spent some time talking with one of the keepers. 

As we walked through the zoo, we saw their new 4D Movie Theater. A show was about to start, so we decided to see it. It was a shortened version of Smallfoot. That featured a lot of bumping around, pokes in the back and a few water sprays in our faces. It definitely kept us on our toes.

We followed the path to the elephants. We saw them inside their house and the fishing cat who was sitting inside a hollow log.

This year there was an interactive art walk near the carousel. Inside we found a giant owl. Marina sat on the chair inside and was able to move the wings and the eyes. We also saw bubbling water and a glowing crystal ball. Near the exit there were two realistic looking scarecrows that freaked Marina out and the Headless Horseman.

As we made our way out, we bought hot chocolate since we were a bit chilly. We went through the predators and saw the African Wild Dogs sleeping all snuggled together. Marina loved that.

When we completed the loop through the zoo, we walked to the car and went home.