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.
Boo at the Zoo runs weekends through October. For ticket prices and times, visit bronxzoo.com. bronx boo at the zoo
A Spooky Stroll Through the Bronx: "Boo at the Zoo" Returns for Family-Friendly Frights While the daytime hours are filled with treat
However, the true highlight remains the Extinct Animal Graveyard —a whimsically spooky trail where children can meet "ghost" versions of animals that have vanished from the earth, such as the dodo bird and the passenger pigeon, all while learning about modern conservation efforts. bronx boo at the zoo