Boo at the Zoo
Visitors celebrate the season with family-friendly games, spooky crafts, and pumpkin decorating. Guests can also help create Halloween-themed enrichment items for the resident zoo animals. The festivities begin with donuts and hot cocoa before a festive costume parade heads to the zoo.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Hours
10:00-10:30 free donuts and hot cocoa, followed by a costume parade to the zoo; 11:00-3:00 ongoing activities at Trailside Museums & Zoo.
Ages
Family friendly
Food & Drink
Free donuts and hot cocoa are offered at Bear Mountain’s Horseshoe Pavilion before the costume parade.
Accessibility
Trails from parking and throughout the zoo are fully paved for wheelchairs and strollers, though terrain is somewhat hilly.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Plan for a 20-minute walk from the Bear Mountain State Park parking area to Trailside.
- Wear a favorite not-so-spooky Halloween costume to join the parade.
- Leave pets, scooters, and balloons at home, as they are prohibited inside the zoo.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is advance registration required?
No, advance registration is not required to attend.
What kinds of activities are offered?
Activities include pumpkin decorating, matching games, spooky crafts, animal enrichment making, and a costume parade.
Are costumes allowed?
Yes, visitors are invited to wear their favorite not-so-spooky Halloween costumes for the costume parade.
Are pets permitted in the zoo?
Pets, emotional support animals, and therapy animals are not allowed in the zoo, but service animals are permitted.
Are strollers and wagons permitted on the trails?
Yes, the trail through the zoo is paved and suitable for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs.
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