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Yonkers Parents
Public group from Yonkers, NY
 
Boo at the Bronx Zoo Oct 18-19 and Oct 25-26
Celebrate a New York Halloween tradition! October weekends are packed with activities, including magic shows, spooky stories, costume parades, and musical hayrides. Best of all, come visit with our 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.


Schedule of Events


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.

NOTE: In case of inclement weather, activities will be limited or cancelled.
Posted by marisa on 10/14/2008 09:42 PM

 
Yep this one looks fun too esp since they are letting kids in costume in free, means alot more costumes for the little ones to see!
posted by Nicole on 10/14/2008 09:44 PM

 
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