Bronx Boo At The Zoo ((free)) May 2026

"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."

Boo at the Zoo runs weekends through October. For ticket prices and times, visit bronxzoo.com. 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. "We want kids to have that 'boo

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. Organizers recommend arriving early to snag a parking

While the daytime hours are filled with treat stations and not-so-scary animal encounters, the zoo ramps up the atmosphere on select evenings with a "Jack-O'-Lantern Safari," where thousands of carved pumpkins light the pathways leading to the sea lion pool.