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.
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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. Far from the gory, adult-focused haunted houses found
Boo at the Zoo runs weekends through October. For ticket prices and times, visit bronxzoo.com. Boo at the Zoo runs weekends through October
"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."
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