WEEKENDS, SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 29 PLUS MONDAY, OCTOBER 9
The annual Bronx Zoo tradition has upped the spook factor this year. Plan a trip to see what’s new and enjoy yearly favorites. Come dressed in your Halloween best, or leave the costume home and show off your good looks!
Event Highlights & Favorites
HALLOWEEN HAYRIDE
Take a turn on the hayride featuring scarecrows, bugs, snakes and spiders. Upon exit find your way through the corn maze and enjoy cider and seasonal treats.
Location: Entry at Fountain Circle
Price: included in Total Experience ticket, PLUS and Premium Memberships and above / $6 single ticket. Cider and treats for purchase.
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
Enjoy live performances and meet some of your favorite Eric Carle characters from the off-Broadway hit show.
Location: Wild Asia Stage
Time: Sundays only at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
MAGIC SHOWS
Catch one of our animal-inspired magic shows, sure to thrill and delight the entire family.
Location: Grizzly Bear Tent
EXTINCT ANIMAL GRAVEYARD
Stop by the eerie graveyard of animal species that are no longer with us.
Location: Mouse House Lawn
COSTUME PARADE
Show off your Halloween best, or enjoy the sight of costumed stilt walkers as we parade through the zoo.
ANIMAL TREATS
Hear from some of our expert keepers and watch as they demonstrate enrichments for animals. Bats, bears, reptiles and more Halloween favorites.
PUMPKIN CARVING
Watch as our expert artists create giant animals out of pumpkins! Shout out your favorite species and see if they’ll give it a go.
Location: Dancing Crane Pavilion
CRAFTS
Let your inner artist out while creating Halloween inspired crafts to take home.
Location: Dancing Crane Pavilion
CANDY TRAIL
Trick or Treat! Pick up favorite seasonal Halloween candy, and discover some of our animal’s favorite treats.
Location: Rhino Path
photo credit: Bronx Zoo Website