Boo at the Zoo

Oct 29 - 30

Julie Larsen Maher © WCS

During our annual Halloween celebration, watch the baboons dig into pumpkins, tour the spooky barn, and make some festive crafts as you experience the thrills and chills of the Zoo. 

You can also celebrate Halloween all month long at the Bronx Zoo. Enjoy wildlife magic shows, pumpkin carving demonstrations, hayrides and a hay maze, and the Haunted Safari.

Schedule of Events

Bat Chats
Meet a zookeeper at the Rodrigues fruit bat exhibit, and learn more about these nocturnal hunters.
Time: 11:00 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. in Nocturnal exhibit, Animals in our Lives

Pumpkins for the Baboons
Watch our baboons have a smashing good time when they receive their Halloween pumpkins!
Time: 2:30 p.m.

Wildlife Witch Shows
Learn about all things creepy and crawly from a true expert, our Wildlife Witch. Special animal guests will be part of the show. 
Time: 12:30, 1:30, 2:00, 3:15, 3:45 & 4:30 p.m.
Location: Animals in our Lives Theater

Discovery Center Activities
Take a break and enjoy wildlife-themed books, crafts, and other activities in the Discovery Room, decked out with ghoulish designs.
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Spooky Barn
Creep through the zoo's legendary barn, where spooky characters lurk!
Time: Noon–3:30 p.m.

Crafts
Make a Halloween bookmark to take home.
Time: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Animals in Art

Face Painting
Transform yourself into a Hamadryas baboon or a toucan!
Time: Noon–3:00 p.m.

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