Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo, Bronx, New York, USA
A wide-appeal autumn day let down only by its outdoor, weekend-only footprint.
How the Dad Score breaks down
Scored September 2026- Together time18/20
- Candy trail, pumpkin carving demos and the maze are walked and worked through as a pair.
- Low faff15/20
- Tickets are pre-booked online; only runs specific weekends plus one Monday.
- Value16/20
- Listed as Free with Zoo Admission on the event calendar.
- Age span18/20
- Age listed simply as All, spanning toddlers to tweens.
- Weatherproof13/20
- Set across a 265-acre hardwood forest outdoors, so a wet weekend could dampen the day.
Editorial, never paid. How the Dad Score works
The Bronx Zoo's autumn tradition brings Halloween activities across its 265-acre wooded grounds on select weekends. Expect a Halloween maze, face painting, a costume parade with stilt walkers, a candy trail, pumpkin carving demos, and a creepy crawly mystery wall, all set against the site's autumn colours.
Why it works for a dad and child
You wander the zoo's paths together, working through the maze, the mystery wall and the candy trail side by side rather than watching from a bench.
When is Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo?
Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo runs 26 Sept to 1 Nov 2026 in Bronx, New York, USA.
Is Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo worth it with kids?
girl.dad gives Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo a Dad Score of 80/100. A wide-appeal autumn day let down only by its outdoor, weekend-only footprint.
What should we plan for at Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo?
It is a wildlife event at Bronx Zoo in Bronx, New York. Best age on the listing is All ages, and the price band is Free-$$.
