Bronx Boo At The Zoo May 2026

– The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo is getting a haunted makeover this October, as the annual "Boo at the Zoo" event transforms the park into a Halloween wonderland for children and families.

Far from the gory, adult-focused haunted houses found elsewhere in the city, the Bronx Zoo’s event focuses on "spooky-lite" fun. From daytime costume parades to a hay maze and pumpkin carving demonstrations, the event is designed for little goblins ages 3 to 12. bronx boo at the zoo

Organizers recommend arriving early to snag a parking spot at the Southern Boulevard entrance and reminding parents that the zoo’s real animals—from the tigers to the lemurs—will be watching the costumed crowds with just as much curiosity. – The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo is

Boo at the Zoo runs weekends through October. For ticket prices and times, visit bronxzoo.com. Organizers recommend arriving early to snag a parking

"We want kids to have that 'boo!' moment—that little shiver of excitement—but walk away loving animals," said a zoo educator. "The scariest thing we have here isn't a monster; it's the idea of losing more species."