Boo At The Zoo
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Celebrate a New York Halloween tradition, Boo at the Zoo.
Head to the Bronx Zoo during the next three weekends and treat the kids to a creepy scare.
Dates:
October 11–13
October 18–19
October 25–26
Enjoy activities including magic shows, spooky stories, costume parades, and musical hayrides.
Best of all, come visit with the bats, cats, and creepiest critters. Also enjoy this special offer: One child in Halloween costume will receive a free child's limited admission ticket with the purchase of one full price adult limited admission ticket
Here's the extensive schedule of events of each weekend
Music, Magic, Storytelling, Hayrides
Mesmerizing Magic Shows
Times: 12:15, 2:15, & 4:00 p.m.
Location: Events Lawn, adjacent to the Butterfly Garden
Annie & The Natural Wonder Band
Times: 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., & 3:00 p.m.
Location: Dancing Crane Pavilion
Sing-Along with John Farrell
Times: 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., & 3:30 p.m.
Location: Events Lawn, adjacent to the Butterfly Garden
Halloween Tales by LuAnn Adams
Times: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., & 3:30 p.m.
Meet Dolly the Clown
Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Locations: Dancing Crane Pavilion and the Children's Zoo
Location: Wild Asia Theater
Sing-Along Hayrides
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.(Last ticket sold at 4:00 p.m.)
Location: Hayrides board by the World of Darkness
Fee: $3.00 per person per ride; kids under 3 ride free
Pumpkins
Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations by Hugh McMahon
Time: Noon–3:00 p.m.
Location: Dancing Crane Plaza
Pumpkin Treats for Birds of Prey
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Birds of Prey exhibit
Face Painting, Crafts, Costume Parade
Face Painting by Agostino Arts (Ages 3 and over)
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Line closes at 3:30 p.m.)
Location: Events Tent, adjacent to the Butterfly Garden
Costume Parade
March with animal characters including a larger-than-life grasshopper! Bring the camera for a brief meet and greet following the parade.
Times: 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. (Parades run approximately 15 minutes.)
Location: Begins at Zoo Center; Ends at Events Lawn
Crafts: Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bags (while supplies last)
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: Events Tent, adjacent to Butterfly Garden
Special Animal Chats
Bat Facts
Time: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: World of Darkness
Reptile Keeper Chats
Times: 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Oct. 25–26 only
Location: World of Reptiles
Trick-or-Treat
(while supplies last)
Treat Centers
Time: Noon–3:00 p.m.
Location: World of Darkness, Mouse House, Children's Zoo, World of Reptiles (For ages 2–12)
Au'Some, Inc. novelty candies
Schedule: October 25 and 26 only
Safety Talks
On October 19, FedEx and Safe Kids USA will remind children and parents how to keep kids safe on Halloween. FedEx will provide reflective giveaways to increase children's visibility during evening hours and safety tips for parents and drivers.
For additional information visit bronxzoo.com
Head to the Bronx Zoo during the next three weekends and treat the kids to a creepy scare.
Dates:
October 11–13
October 18–19
October 25–26
Enjoy activities including magic shows, spooky stories, costume parades, and musical hayrides.
Best of all, come visit with the bats, cats, and creepiest critters. Also enjoy this special offer: One child in Halloween costume will receive a free child's limited admission ticket with the purchase of one full price adult limited admission ticket
Here's the extensive schedule of events of each weekend
Music, Magic, Storytelling, Hayrides
Mesmerizing Magic Shows
Times: 12:15, 2:15, & 4:00 p.m.
Location: Events Lawn, adjacent to the Butterfly Garden
Annie & The Natural Wonder Band
Times: 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., & 3:00 p.m.
Location: Dancing Crane Pavilion
Sing-Along with John Farrell
Times: 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., & 3:30 p.m.
Location: Events Lawn, adjacent to the Butterfly Garden
Halloween Tales by LuAnn Adams
Times: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., & 3:30 p.m.
Meet Dolly the Clown
Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Locations: Dancing Crane Pavilion and the Children's Zoo
Location: Wild Asia Theater
Sing-Along Hayrides
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.(Last ticket sold at 4:00 p.m.)
Location: Hayrides board by the World of Darkness
Fee: $3.00 per person per ride; kids under 3 ride free
Pumpkins
Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations by Hugh McMahon
Time: Noon–3:00 p.m.
Location: Dancing Crane Plaza
Pumpkin Treats for Birds of Prey
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Birds of Prey exhibit
Face Painting, Crafts, Costume Parade
Face Painting by Agostino Arts (Ages 3 and over)
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Line closes at 3:30 p.m.)
Location: Events Tent, adjacent to the Butterfly Garden
Costume Parade
March with animal characters including a larger-than-life grasshopper! Bring the camera for a brief meet and greet following the parade.
Times: 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. (Parades run approximately 15 minutes.)
Location: Begins at Zoo Center; Ends at Events Lawn
Crafts: Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bags (while supplies last)
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: Events Tent, adjacent to Butterfly Garden
Special Animal Chats
Bat Facts
Time: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: World of Darkness
Reptile Keeper Chats
Times: 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Oct. 25–26 only
Location: World of Reptiles
Trick-or-Treat
(while supplies last)
Treat Centers
Time: Noon–3:00 p.m.
Location: World of Darkness, Mouse House, Children's Zoo, World of Reptiles (For ages 2–12)
Au'Some, Inc. novelty candies
Schedule: October 25 and 26 only
Safety Talks
On October 19, FedEx and Safe Kids USA will remind children and parents how to keep kids safe on Halloween. FedEx will provide reflective giveaways to increase children's visibility during evening hours and safety tips for parents and drivers.
For additional information visit bronxzoo.com
