{"id":348440,"date":"2026-09-16T16:27:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T16:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/348440\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T16:27:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T16:27:19","slug":"boo-at-the-zoo-returns-to-bronx-zoo-with-new-halloween-activities-new-york-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/348440\/","title":{"rendered":"Boo at the Zoo Returns to Bronx Zoo With New Halloween Activities \u2013 New York Family"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\"BooPhoto Credit: Terria Clay<\/p>\n

New hay mazes, carnival games, and animal chats join the zoo\u2019s Halloween lineup this September and October.<\/p>\n

At a Glance:<\/p>\n

Weekends, Sept. 26\u2013Nov. 1, plus Monday, Oct. 12
\nNew hay maze, carnival games, and expert-led animal chats
\nCostume parade, pumpkin displays, and face painting return
\nIncluded with zoo admission; free for WCS members; advance tickets required<\/p>\n

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\"BooPhoto Credit: Terria Clay
\nWhat\u2019s New This Year at Boo at the Zoo<\/p>\n

We know the kids literally just went back to school and it\u2019s still technically summer, but the Halloween season is already in full swing. (I won\u2019t even mention how many holiday events are on the verge of opening around the city!). One of New York\u2019s best, the Bronx Zoo\u2019s fall festival is back, and this year it\u2019s a little bigger, with a few new stations added to the usual lineup.<\/p>\n

Hay Maze & Challenge Course<\/p>\n

Kids can climb and crawl through a hay maze modeled after animal movements, and there\u2019s a bit encouraging them to hop like a frog or sneak like a snow leopard as they work through it.<\/p>\n

Boo Carnival<\/p>\n

A new carnival area features classic games like pumpkin smash, ring toss, and shuffle ball.<\/p>\n

\"BooPhoto Credit: Terria Clay
\nAnimal Chats<\/p>\n

If your child is into the \u201cwhy\u201d behind things, check the schedule for these sessions, where zoo staff talk through animal behavior and take questions.<\/p>\n

Returning Favorites<\/p>\n

The old standbys are all still there: a costume parade with stilt walkers, a dance party after, giant pumpkin displays for photos, and free face painting for ages 3+. There\u2019s also an extinct species graveyard exhibit, which is more educational than scary, plus pumpkin carving demos and a palm oil-free candy trail.<\/p>\n

Planning Your Visit<\/p>\n

Boo at the Zoo runs on weekends, from Sept. 26\u2013Nov. 1, plus Monday, Oct. 12. Tickets aren\u2019t timed this year, so you have more flexibility on when to show up, but they do need to be booked in advance, since slots sell out quickly. It\u2019s always worth grabbing tickets early if you\u2019re set on a specific weekend. As usual, Boo at the Zoo is included with Bronx Zoo admission and is free for WCS Members<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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