An Arizona zoo that began as a boy’s drawing is opening its aquarium area after dark for a family Halloween night. Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park in Litchfield Park hosts Spooktacular After Dark on Saturday, Oct 24. Gates open at 7 p.m. for what the zoo calls a night of treats and no tricks. Families are encouraged to wear costumes and explore the aquarium area after dark. Here is the schedule the zoo has released. Sea lion shows run at 7:30 and 9 p.m. The kids’ costume contest is at 8:15 p.m. outside the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building, with prizes for first, second and third place. A Monster Mash Dance Party follows the contest. Trick-or-treating runs through the aquarium buildings. The zoo says sea lion kisses will be available after each show for $20 per kiss. The zoo also lists pumpkin painting among the activities. This is a separately ticketed, after-hours event. The zoo has its own origin story. Founder Mickey Ollson, a former teacher, dreamed of opening a z...