Boo at the Zoo, Returns to Bronx Zoo With New Activities - River Journal Online

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1 The annual Halloween celebration will kick off Saturday, September 30 and run weekends and holidays through Sunday, October 29. A few highlights include: a Haunted Forest, Hayride, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Carving, Candy Trail, and Bootoberfest. Scheduled activities embrace the spirit of the season while incorporating wildlife. Guests will have an opportunity to meet animals often associated with Halloween folklore including, vultures, owls, and ravens. This year s walk-through experience takes an eerie turn through a Haunted Forest. The spooky sounds, creepy crawlies, bats, spiders will keep guests on their toes as no one knows what (or who) may be lurking around the corner. The historic Astor Court will be transformed into Bootoberfest with live acoustic musical performances. Grab a bite and a beer from the Bronx Zoo food truck and play some games on the lawn. Bronx Zoo Animal Keepers will be on hand throughout the park to chat with Halloween revelers about the animals at the zoo while providing holiday-themed enrichment treats to some of the park s residents. Other Halloween experiences include: a mentalist who will read your mind; puppet shows, and crafts. Visit for a complete schedule of dates, performances and activities. 1 / 9

2 Taking place weekends and Columbus Day Sept 30 (Saturday) Oct 29 (Sunday) Boo at the Zoo activities: (Schedule subject to change.) Haunted Forest A haunted walk-through experience with spooky surprises around every corne.r Ages 12 and up. Additional ticketed fee: $6 for ticket buyers/$4 for Premium/PLUS Membership holders Location: By Somba Village 2 / 9

3 Time: 10am- 5pm Halloween Hayride & Corn Maze Hop on a hay wagon, and take a Halloween hayride around a hidden part of the zoo. Then make your way through an interactive corn maze. Included with Total Experience and Premium/PLUS Memberships Time: 10am- 5pm Pumpkin Carving Demos Professional pumpkin carvers will be demonstrating their skill and displaying intricate pumpkin carvings of wildlife and animals. 3 / 9

4 Location: Dancing Crane Plaza Time: 11am-4pm Speed carving demos: 11:30am and 2:30pm Bootoberfest Live music performances with games, food and beer Location: Astor Court Time: 12-4pm Costume Parade Hand-made puppets and props built by master costumers will be part of the fun as participants march through the zoo alongside an array of characters from the Alice Farley Dance Company. 4 / 9

5 Location: Starts at Zoo Center Time: 12pm and 2pm. Live Bird Meet & Greet Visit with owls, ravens, vultures, and other birds Location: Astor Court Time: 11 AM- 3PM Limited Dates: October 15, 22, 28 & 29 only Mind Reading Shows 5 / 9

6 Ages 12 and up Location: Grizzly Corner Time: 12:30pm and 2pm Magic Shows Ages 12 and under Location: Grizzly Corner Time: 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Live Puppet Performances Location: Asia Stage 6 / 9

7 Dates: Sundays Only Time: 11:30am and 1:30pm Candy Trail Location: Rhino Pathway Time: 10am to 5pm Extinct Animal Graveyard Location: Mouse House lawn 7 / 9

8 Time: 10am to 5pm Halloween crafts Location: Dancing Crane Pavilion Time: 11am 4pm Hay Maze Ages: Under 12 Location: Butterfly Patio Time: 11am 5pm 8 / 9

9 Photos by Julie Larsen Maher 9 / 9