Weekends September 28 - November 3
Including Monday, October 14
Our annual Halloween tradition is back at the Bronx Zoo. We've added more spooky fun that's ideal for all ages. Take a look at the activities, come dressed in your Halloween best, and enjoy!
Bootoberfest
Astor Court, 12-4 p.m.
Enjoy live acoustic bands, seasonal fare, beer, lawn games, and of course sea lions barking in the background.
Bird Meet & Greet
Astor Court, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mix and mingle with owls, vultures, ravens, and more.
Excluding October 5
Magic Shows
Our popular magician is back with animal-inspired magic shows, sure to thrill and delight the entire family.
Grizzly Corner, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3 p.m.
Ideal for ages 12 and under
Extinct Animal Graveyard
Stop by the eerie graveyard of animal species that are no longer with us and learn how to prevent it from happening in the future.
Mouse House Lawn, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Costume Parade
Show off your Halloween best and join the costume parade with stilt walkers, dino puppets, and more.
Astor Court, 12 & 2 p.m.
(Character photo op at 3:30 p.m. in Dancing Crane Plaza)
Corn Maze
Great fun for our younger Boo at the Zoo participants.
Next to Butterfly Garden, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Pumpkin Carving Demos
Watch as expert artists create giant animals out of pumpkins. Shout out your favorite species during speed carves and see if they can create it!
Dancing Crane Pavilion, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Speed Carving: 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Halloween Crafts
Let your inner artist out and create a seasonal craft to bring home.
Giraffe Patio, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mind Reading
Our mentalist knows what you’re thinking! See if he can sense favorite places, special moments, and more.
Grizzly Corner, 12:30 & 2:30 p.m.
Ideal for ages 12 and up
Candy Trail
Pick up a favorite Halloween candy and discover some of our animals’ favorite treats along the way.
Rhino Pathway, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Bronx Zoo Quests
Participate in free family-friendly educational activities around the park.
Throughout the Zoo, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Skeletons and Bones
Stack bone blocks to resemble a dino skeleton, discover surprises, and help fill in the Bones Mural.
Giraffe Patio, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wildlife Theater
Amazing Adaptations: The Dinosaur Adventure. Join heroes Cope & Marsh as they find out the truth about animal adaptations... some things never change!
Asia Plaza, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.
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