Kids can grab Mars candy treats throughout the L.A. Zoo through Oct. 31.
(photo courtesy of the L.A. Zoo)

The Halloween spirit is in full swing for the final two weekends of the holiday with trick-or-treating stations throughout the zoo featuring M&M’s, Twix, Snickers and Skittles candy courtesy of event partner Mars. Look out for the iconic M&M’S characters throughout the zoo grounds for photo ops and high fives. The L.A. Zoo asks little ghouls and goblins to bring a bag for candy on the last two weekends in an effort to reinforce sustainable practices and reduce waste. Costumes are encouraged.

Guests can enjoy spooktacular sights like a spooky stroll with hauntingly festive decor; an extinct animal graveyard honoring dearly departed species along with ways to protect the vulnerable; hair-raising animal facts; and The LAIR where the slithering and spine-tingling await. Weekends will feature live open-air shows, pumpkin feedings for animals, themed photo ops and education stations. The “mad scientist” returns to his lab for some otherworldly experiments and fun surprises; twice daily animal feedings of the not-so-frightful kind; and education stations with fascinating facts and displays.

The festivities continue through Oct. 31 daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and are free with paid admission. For information, visit lazoo.org/boo.