Boo at the Zoo
September 30, 2023, 10:00 am –5:30 pm
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Suggested Ages: All
Follow a half-mile trail featuring gorgeous scenes of more than 5,000 illuminated jack o’lanterns, plus enjoy live animals-themed pumpkin carving demonstrations, games, local food, dancers and drummers in a costume parade, a candy trail (with info on some animals’ favorite snacks), creepy crafts, magic acts, puppet shows, animal skeletons and more Halloween-themed family fun at the zoo. Lots of fun photo-ops among the pretty 265+ acres.
Plus all the usual animals & attractions – see our complete guide to the Bronx Zoo. Come back in the evening for Pumpkin Nights featuring illuminated jack o’lanterns, pumpkin carving, games and food trucks.
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