Call it the boo-gie down Bronx, all October long.
Every weekend this month, the Bronx Zoo gets in the Halloween spirit with “Boo at the Zoo,” featuring family-friendly activities including pumpkin carving demonstrations, magic tricks, puppet shows and hayrides from Friday to Sunday.
The Halloween-themed festivities also include a “Haunted Safari” — a spooky walk-through that also comes with a message, revealing the challenges that wildlife faces for survival. In other animal-themed adventures, children can explore the extinct/endangered animal graveyard and come to understand the value of these animals.
Other seasonal traditions include the hay maze, workshops in making animal-themed Halloween crafts, and a costume parade. If your little one is lacking in any ideas, just look to the zoo for inspiration.
“Boo at the Zoo” at the Bronx Zoo [2300 Southern Blvd. at Grote Street in Bronx Park, (718) 220-5100], Fridays-Sundays in October. Admission is $16 for adults, $12 for kids. For info, visit www.bronxzoo.com.
