Pumpkin Nights at The Bronx Zoo 2024

Pumpkin Nights the nighttime family Halloween spectacular is returning to the Bronx Zoo on select evenings this fall! Follow an expanded and enhanced animal-themed illuminated jack o’ lantern trail plus enjoy MORE live pumpkin carving MORE Wildlife Theater MORE games and MORE fun than ever before.

That’s a lot of Pumpkins-

Pumpkin Nights will feature gorgeous scenes of more than 5000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns together with atmospheric sounds music costumed characters fog bubbles and colored lights to provide a festive family atmosphere as you follow a half-mile trail to holiday excitement right here in NYC. Explore diverse and beautiful new biomes including bioluminescent bays Amazon rainforests Arctic winter and many others.

Event Highlights:

• Watch as expert pumpkin carvers create amazing animal images.
• Enjoy Wildlife Theater and family-favorite outdoor games.
• Even MORE local food trucks will be on-hand than last year with more treats and refreshment available for purchase.

Event Schedule:

*Thursdays — Sundays*

September 26 - October 13 • 7-10 PM*

October 17 — October 27 • 6:30-10 PM*

*Last entry 9PM

This year's festivities include an expanded and enhanced jack-o'-lantern trail that stretches for half a mile. As you walk through the experience you'll be met with atmospheric sounds music costumed characters fog bubbles and colored lights. Last year's carved creations included a furry bear a wrinkly elephant and a dramatically decorated leopard.

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