Halloween at the zoo

Pumpkin October at Zoo Sedlec

Weekend events with animals, crafts and autumn adventures

10–11 October · 17–18 October · 31 October – 1 November

Open every day, 9:00–18:00, on weekdays and weekends. The special October programme takes place at weekends.

Autumn 2026

Weekend programme at the zoo.

Enjoy the autumn atmosphere at Zoo Sedlec. Find the currently published events, their dates and detailed programmes below.

Open every day, 9:00–18:00, on weekdays and weekends. The special October programme takes place at weekends.

Choose your weekend

Choose from the current dates and discover what is planned.

Published events: 3

10–11 October

Our autumn programme starts with a celebration! Meet the residents of the monkey pavilion and enjoy the first pumpkin weekend at the zoo.

10Saturday 10 October

14:00
Grand opening of the monkey pavilion. Join the opening ceremony, meet its residents and chat with the keepers.
Throughout the day: animal photos, feeding talks, alpaca walks and pumpkin crafts.
Launch of the birdhouse and insect hotel building competition, with valuable prizes.
19:00
Trail of courage for children and parents. An evening adventure with mysterious stations, challenges and a reward for bravery. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
20:00
Trail of courage for adults. A spookier version for those who dare to explore the zoo after dark.

11Sunday 11 October

Meet the monkeys: keeper talks at the newly opened pavilion.
Family game “On the trail of mischievous monkeys” — search for clues and solve animal riddles.
Pumpkin carving, building birdhouses and insect hotels, and crafting together.
Afternoon announcement of the pumpkin of the weekend and awards for selected birdhouses and insect hotels.

17–18 October

A weekend for little artists, grown-up makers and everyone who enjoys creating together.

17Saturday 17 October

Big family pumpkin workshop — carve a spooky creature, an animal or a cheerful pumpkin face.
Build bird nesting boxes and insect hotels for the ongoing competition.
“Find the lost pumpkins” game, with challenges dotted around the zoo.
Autumn photos with alpacas and in our decorated photo spots.

18Sunday 18 October

Little builders’ day — finish your birdhouses and insect hotels and learn about the animals they can help.
Family animal quiz with small prizes.
Exhibition of the weekend’s creations and a visitor vote for the most imaginative pumpkin.
Afternoon awards for selected birdhouses, insect hotels and pumpkin creations.

31 October – 1 November

The final weekend of this season is a time for shared experiences, thanks and good wishes.

31Saturday 31 October — Halloween and lantern parade

All-day Halloween programme, pumpkin carving and photos in costume.
Last day to enter birdhouses and insect hotels in the grand final of the competition.
Creative workshop: decorate your own lantern.
Afternoon costume parade and competitions for children.
17:30
Lantern parade through the zoo. Bring a lantern with an LED light and help us light up the autumn zoo.
An evening gathering by the bistro and glowing pumpkins.

1Sunday 1 November — a remembrance farewell and wishing boats

The season’s final animal encounters, feeding talks and alpaca walks.
“My wishing boat” creative workshop.
15:00
Grand final of the competition for the best birdhouses and insect hotels. Announcement of the winners and presentation of valuable prizes.
16:30
Remembrance and thanks to the zoo’s founder, MUDr. Igor Šimek, at his memorial stone.
17:15
Wishing boats for a good cause. Float illuminated boats together on a designated area of water. We will announce the cause and how to take part before the event.
Official close of the 2026 season and thanks to visitors, staff and all supporters of Zoo Sedlec.

Zoo Sedlec

Open every day, 9:00–18:00, on weekdays and weekends. The special October programme takes place at weekends.

Times for individual feedings and animal encounters will be available at the entrance on the day of your visit.

Animal activities follow the keepers’ instructions and take the animals’ needs at the time into account.