Step into a world of stories on September 6th, where over a dozen local authors will gather at the zoo! This event is free with paid Zoo admission. Community Passes will not be accepted on this day. Visit our website for a list of participating authors.
Celebrate Fall with us! Get ready for a fantastic family-friendly adventure at Elmwood Park Zoo’s Harvest Fest! Dive into the magic of fall with exciting carnival games*, live music, face painting* and a whole lot more, all happening around the Stony Creek Stage (located by Zoo Brew). *Event is free to attend with zoo admission. Games and activities may be an additional cost. Tickets must be purchased at the carnival games to play. DATES Weekends from September 27 – October 26 from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm.
Weekends Only – October 4 through October 26 – 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM Bring your little ghouls and ghosts to our annual Halloween haunt, where the entire Zoo is transformed for a kooky, spooky Halloween celebration! Come dressed in your most creative costume (adults are encouraged to dress up, too) and don’t forget to bring a bag for all of the treat and activity stations located throughout the Zoo. TRICK-OR-TREATING • STRAW MAZE • DRINK SPECIALS • LIVE MUSIC • GAMES Boo at the Zoo takes place weekends at Elmwood Park Zoo, October 4 through October 26, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Saturday, October 4 Sunday, October 5 Saturday,October 11 Sunday, October 12 Saturday,October 18 Sunday, October 19 Saturday, October 25 Sunday, October 26
“Being normal is vastly overrated.” We’re hosting a series of special drive-in movie screenings in the Zoo’s parking lot! Our October Drive-In Zoovie is Disney’s Halloweentown. See below for tickets and details! Zoovies | Halloweentown (1998) | 1hr 24m | Rated G October 4 | 7:00 PM Our drive-in screening will be held in the former softball field section of the Zoo’s parking lot. Concessions will be available for purchase during the film. In the event of inclement weather, all ticket holders will notified if a screening is cancelled or rescheduled 2 weeks prior to the event. The radio station frequency broadcasting the film’s audio to cars will be provided to ticket holders prior to the event.