Boo at the Zoo 2021

The Bronx Zoo annual family-friendly Halloween tradition is back! Come dressed in your Halloween best.

Boo At The Zoo Activities
Magic & Mind Reading
Our popular magician is back with an animal-inspired magic & mind reading show, sure to thrill and delight the entire family.

Pumpkin Carving Demos
Watch as expert artists create giant animals out of pumpkins. Shout out your favorite species during speed carves and see if they can create it!

Candy Trail
Enjoy Halloween treats and discover some of our animals’ favorite snacks along the way.

Costume Parade
Delight in amazing costumed entertainment by our stilt walkers and Halloween-themed puppets. Join in the fun and make sure you’re showing off your Halloween best!

Halloween Crafts
A fan favorite returns! Create your own seasonal crafts and take them home to remember Boo at the Zoo.

Pumpkin Trail
Walk among hundreds of expertly carved pumpkins and try to find your favorite.

Extinct Animal Graveyard
Stop by the eerie graveyard of animal species that are no longer with us and learn how to prevent extinctions from happening in the future.

Spider Maze
Weave your way through the webs and learn about amazing arachnids. Ideal for kids ages 5 & under.

The Wildlife Witch’s Super Scary Halloween Show
Join the witch and all her creepy crawly friends. The bat, vulture, owl and snake (puppets) have a lot to say about how “creepy” they are in this funny short musical for the whole family.