Come for the candy, stay for the cats! 🐅✨ Boo at the Zoo is happening now at the Bronx Zoo. Get your tickets before they sell out!
A daily highlight where visitors can show off their Halloween best. Led by stilt walkers and oversized animal puppets, the parade usually winds through Astor Court at 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM. bronx boo at the zoo
Tag a friend you want to take to the zoo this Halloween! 👇 Come for the candy, stay for the cats
, including holiday Mondays. Key Activities & Attractions Costume Parade: A daily highlight featuring stilt walkers and large Halloween-themed puppets. Candy Trail: Children can collect palm-oil-free treats along a designated path. Pumpkin Carving Demos: Professional artists create intricate animal designs and giant pumpkin scenes. Trick or Truth Maze: A themed seasonal maze where guests can complete a scavenger hunt and learn about "spooky" animals. Entertainment: Includes magic and mind-reading shows, "Wildlife Theater" puppet performances, and a Halloween dance party. Extinct Animal Graveyard: A playful but educational area highlighting species lost to history. Hands-on Fun: Free face painting for kids (ages 3+), Halloween crafts like making animal puppets, and a community mural. Planning Your Visit 10 sites Heads up! Tickets for Boo at the Zoo, our daytime fall festival ... Sep 4, 2025 — A daily highlight where visitors can show off
Activities generally take place during regular zoo hours, starting as early as 10:00 AM and running until the zoo closes around 5:00 PM or 5:30 PM.
Organizers recommend arriving early to snag a parking spot at the Southern Boulevard entrance and reminding parents that the zoo’s real animals—from the tigers to the lemurs—will be watching the costumed crowds with just as much curiosity.