Boo at the Zoo!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Celebrate a New York Halloween tradition! October weekends are packed with activities, including hay mazes and hayrides, pumpkin carving demonstrations, puppet shows, magic shows, and live music. Embark on a Haunted Safari Adventure to protect a creature that needs your help and enjoy an augmented reality 3-D experience. Best of all, come visit with our bats, cats, and creepiest critters.
And don't forget, kids in costume get in free!*
Activities
The Addams Family - October 24th
The spookiest family on Broadway will be coming to the Bronx Zoo! On October 24th, meet two cast members from this hit Broadway show, and then join them as they lead a special Costume Parade at 11:30 a.m.
Haunted Safari
Embark on an adventure to help save a tiger, vulture, or grizzly bear. Your journey takes you through a bat cave, the belly of a snake, and a rainforest swamp. This year's safari features an Augmented Reality 3-D experience!
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Live Music
Join Gigi and the Lend Me a Hand Band for animal-themed tunes!
Time: 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., & 3:00 p.m., Grizzly Goodies Picnic Area
Presented by Fisher-Price
Costume Parade
Puppets and props will be part of the fun as you march from Dancing Crane Plaza to the Grizzly Goodies Picnic Area, with music by Gigi and the Lend Me a Hand Band.
Time: 12:45 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.
Hay Maze
Let yourself get lost at the zoo!
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Butterfly Patio
Hess Hay Ride
Enjoy a thrilling ride that passes by Birds of Prey, the zoo's special "Creepy Hollows" display, and beneath a canopy of beautiful fall foliage.The ride includes Halloween music and a narrated storyline. Hayride admission is included with Total Experience Tickets.
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., ride boards at Fountain Circle
Treat Stations
Special locations around the park will help sweeten your visit today.
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Craft Workshops
Make a one-of-a-kind Halloween decoration or animal-themed trick-or-treat bag.
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Dancing Crane Pavilion
Pumpkin-carving Demonstrations
Watch an expert carve amazing Halloween art, using 150-pound pumpkins!
Time: Noon–3:00 p.m., each Saturday beginning October 9
Animal-themed Magic Shows
Enjoy a Boo at the Zoo family tradition.
Time: Noon, 2:00, & 4:00 p.m.
Presented by Fisher-Price
Puppet Shows with Flexitoon Puppeteers
Award-winning puppeteers Craig Marin and Olga Felgemacher present a custom puppet show all about the Bronx Zoo animals.
Time: 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. at Asia Plaza Theater
Special Animal Enrichment Activities
2:00 p.m.: World of Reptiles
2:15 p.m.: Carter Giraffe Bldg
11:15 a.m., 12:15, 1:15, 2:15 & 3:15 p.m.: Bat Chats at the Monkey House
Extinct Animal Graveyard
Learn about endangered and extinct animals at this spooky display on Mouse House lawn.
*COSTUME OFFER: One child (ages 3-12; children under 3 are free) in costume will receive a free child's general admission with the purchase of one full-priced adult general admission ticket. Valid for Boo at the Zoo 2010 dates only. May not be combined with any other offer.
And don't forget, kids in costume get in free!*
Activities
The Addams Family - October 24th
The spookiest family on Broadway will be coming to the Bronx Zoo! On October 24th, meet two cast members from this hit Broadway show, and then join them as they lead a special Costume Parade at 11:30 a.m.
Haunted Safari
Embark on an adventure to help save a tiger, vulture, or grizzly bear. Your journey takes you through a bat cave, the belly of a snake, and a rainforest swamp. This year's safari features an Augmented Reality 3-D experience!
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Live Music
Join Gigi and the Lend Me a Hand Band for animal-themed tunes!
Time: 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., & 3:00 p.m., Grizzly Goodies Picnic Area
Presented by Fisher-Price
Costume Parade
Puppets and props will be part of the fun as you march from Dancing Crane Plaza to the Grizzly Goodies Picnic Area, with music by Gigi and the Lend Me a Hand Band.
Time: 12:45 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.
Hay Maze
Let yourself get lost at the zoo!
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Butterfly Patio
Hess Hay Ride
Enjoy a thrilling ride that passes by Birds of Prey, the zoo's special "Creepy Hollows" display, and beneath a canopy of beautiful fall foliage.The ride includes Halloween music and a narrated storyline. Hayride admission is included with Total Experience Tickets.
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., ride boards at Fountain Circle
Treat Stations
Special locations around the park will help sweeten your visit today.
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Craft Workshops
Make a one-of-a-kind Halloween decoration or animal-themed trick-or-treat bag.
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Dancing Crane Pavilion
Pumpkin-carving Demonstrations
Watch an expert carve amazing Halloween art, using 150-pound pumpkins!
Time: Noon–3:00 p.m., each Saturday beginning October 9
Animal-themed Magic Shows
Enjoy a Boo at the Zoo family tradition.
Time: Noon, 2:00, & 4:00 p.m.
Presented by Fisher-Price
Puppet Shows with Flexitoon Puppeteers
Award-winning puppeteers Craig Marin and Olga Felgemacher present a custom puppet show all about the Bronx Zoo animals.
Time: 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. at Asia Plaza Theater
Special Animal Enrichment Activities
2:00 p.m.: World of Reptiles
2:15 p.m.: Carter Giraffe Bldg
11:15 a.m., 12:15, 1:15, 2:15 & 3:15 p.m.: Bat Chats at the Monkey House
Extinct Animal Graveyard
Learn about endangered and extinct animals at this spooky display on Mouse House lawn.
*COSTUME OFFER: One child (ages 3-12; children under 3 are free) in costume will receive a free child's general admission with the purchase of one full-priced adult general admission ticket. Valid for Boo at the Zoo 2010 dates only. May not be combined with any other offer.
