THURSDAY - SUNDAY EVENINGS*
SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 31
Halloween Family Fun
Introducing Harvest Glow, the re-imagined nighttime family-friendly Halloween spectacular, arriving bigger and better than ever on select evenings this fall at the Bronx Zoo! Follow an animal-themed illuminated Jack O’ Lantern Trail, explore Dinosaur Safari at night, and enjoy live pumpkin carving, Wildlife Theater, NEW games, and MORE fun than ever before—all included for one price.
This event does not include animal exhibits. All animal exhibits close at the end of daytime park hours.
Check out these glowing reviews!
“I was so impressed with the displays! I couldn’t believe how many jack-o-lanterns were created. It was just really wonderful!”
Past Attendee
“It’s great to find something family-friendly and not scary to do for Halloween. Our kids had lots of fun!”
Past Attendee
“Dinosaurs in the daytime? Awesome. Dinosaurs at night? Even better!”
Past Attendee
It's Halloween, Bronx Zoo-Style!
Jack O’ Lantern Trail
Explore gorgeous scenes of more than 5,000 illuminated Jack O’Lanterns. Fascinating ecosystems are illuminated with atmospheric sounds, music, fog, bubbles, and lighting. The trail features re-usable Jack O’ Lanterns — each one beautifully and individually hand-carved by talented artisans.
Dinosaurs at Night
Enjoy a nighttime visit with more than 60 life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs including 11 NEW additions debuting this year. Plus, learn the latest dino-facts from our Guides.
Don't miss these fan favorites!
Pumpkin Carving
Watch as expert pumpkin carvers create amazing animal images.
Get your fun & games on
Enjoy Wildlife Theater, trivia, face-painting and NEW family-favorite outdoor games.
Feel the glow
Interact with illuminated characters and help create a glow mural.
Did somebody say treats?
Popular local food trucks and Bronx Zoo treat stations will be on-hand with treats and refreshments available for purchase.
Your ticket supports the Bronx Zoo’s mission to conserve wildlife and wild places locally and around the globe.
Get ready for a night of dinosaurs, jack o’ lanterns, games, refreshments, and seasonal family adventures!
Get TicketsWCS Member Benefits
*Harvest Glow Ticket Timeslots
Sept 25 — Oct 12
7:15pm
8:00pm
8:30pm
Oct 16 — Oct 31
7:00pm
8:00pm
8:30pm
Last entry 9:15pm
WCS Members receive a 40% DISCOUNT on Harvest Glow tickets!
Daytime Halloween Fun
Boo at the Zoo
Don’t forget to join us during the daytime hours for Boo at the Zoo, our annual family-friendly Halloween tradition on select dates from September 27 through October 26.
Check out our interactive map!
Visit the in-park app experience
See dinos before summer ends!
Get up close to 60+ life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs and experience the prehistoric jungle on our immersive walking trail. Plus, climb on, walk through, and dig up fossils at the interactive dig site. Included with Bronx Zoo Admission.
