🧛♀️ Wild Costumes, Wicked Beats & Zoo Creatures — It’s Monster Masquerade Night!
Monster Masquerade: Denver Zoo’s Wildest Halloween Party 🦁🎭
Hey Denver ! 🧩🎉
Happy Wednesday! Ready to mix spooky vibes with safari energy? The Denver Zoo’s Monster Masquerade returns this Thursday for one unforgettable 21+ night under the stars. Think live music, tarot readings, animal encounters, and a costume contest that’s more “fierce” than frightful. Grab your costume and a canned cocktail — this Halloween bash is where the wild things play.
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Monster Masquerade at the Denver Zoo 🦁🎭
Halloween week is in full swing, and the Denver Zoo is going wild for its most popular Adult Night of the year — the Monster Masquerade. If you’ve ever wanted to sip cocktails near a tiger habitat or sing your heart out on a carousel, this is your moment.
Get ready for a night of eerie elegance and untamed fun featuring animal encounters, trivia, tarot, karaoke, and a fierce costume contest that’ll have everyone howling. It’s the perfect mix of spooky and sophisticated — with just enough wild energy to remind you you’re at the Zoo.
📍Denver Zoo | ⏰ Thursday, Oct. 30 | 🎟️ $35 | Ages 21+ Only
Here’s what’s on deck:
🎶 Silent Disco + Live Music: Dance like nobody’s watching (except maybe the otters).
🐅 Animal Demonstrations: From Predator Ridge to Tiger Territory — up-close experiences all night.
💄 Special FX Makeup Demo: Learn how to turn your face into a masterpiece of mayhem.
🎤 Carousel Karaoke: Because nothing says “Halloween spirit” like belting Thriller while riding a zebra.
🔮 Tarot Card Readings: Peek into your future — if you dare.
🧙♀️ Costume Contest (8 p.m.): Bring your A-game; prizes await the most creative creatures.
Your ticket includes one complimentary canned cocktail (or NA/GF option) — so come ready to toast to the spooky season!
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Trivia Answer: 🦩 B) Flamingo! — The Denver Zoo’s flamingos are known for their quirky dance-like movements during social displays.
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