Join us Saturday, October 3rd, 1-4pm for our Back 2 School Family Fun Day Event! There will be Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Music, Bounce Houses and free mini pumpkins! There will also be Food Trucks you can purchase food from!
“Oh, look. Another glorious morning. Makes me sick!” We’re hosting a series of special drive-in movie screenings in the Zoo’s parking lot! Our first Drive-In Zoovie in October is Hocus Pocus (1993). See below for tickets and details. Zoovies | Hocus Pocus (1993) | 1hr 36m | Rated PG October 3 | 7:00 PM – Parking Lot Opens | 8:00 PM – Film Begins Tickets and Info* Adult Guest | $15 per adult Child Guest | $12 per child * Guests must indicate how many cars they are bringing when purchasing tickets. Tickets are required for each guest (adult and child) attending. The parking lot will be open at 7 PM, and the film will begin at 8 PM. Our drive-in screenings are 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 be notified if a screening is canceled 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 in advance of the event.
Discover what happens at the zoo after the sun goes down at Elmwood Park Zoo’s “Zoo Snooze” overnight campouts! Zoo Snooze campouts are recommended for children ages 4 and up. Outside food and beverages are permitted, but coolers will be checked upon entry to the zoo. Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited, and any guests caught with alcohol will be asked to leave the event without a refund. Campout includes: Dinner and Continental Breakfast Campfire & activities Educational show featuring animal ambassadors Giraffe feeding the next day* Zoo admission the next day Pricing: $80 per member / $90 per non-member $12 per member under 2 / $15 per non-member ages 0 – 2 What to Bring: –Tent with an appropriate amount of room for your party -Sleeping bags, pillows, and any other desired bedding -Toiletry items (Tooth brush, deodorant, etc.) -Change of clothes -Flashlight -Travel chargers for cellular devices -Water bottles -Bug spray -Sunscreen Schedule: Arrival/Drop-off/Dinner Service | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Main Gate) Animal Program | 6:45 PM (Zoo Bowl Theater) Games & Activities | 7:30 PM (Zoo Bowl Theater) Scavenger Hunt | 8:15 PM Fire & S’mores | 9:00 PM (Stony Creek Pavilion) Lights Out | 10:00 PM Breakfast | 8:00 AM (Calle Mae Pavilion) *Your ticket includes free Zoo admission the following entire day*
Attention all young heroes! Join us Saturday, October 10 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM as we learn all about safety and the heroes that serve our community! Fire Smart – Safety Day is presented by Rush Order Tees/Ninja Transfers. This event is free to attend with zoo admission. Community Passes will not be accepted. As always, First responders receive free zoo admission. Current police officers, firefighters, and EMT personnel must show valid credentials at the admission counter. Fire and police badges, identification cards, and responders in uniform are accepted only if accompanied by photo ID. Families attending the event with police officers, firefighters, and EMT personnel will receive a discounted admission rate of $5.00. Discounted family admission rate is only available at the gate.
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 October 3 – October 25 from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm.
Weekends Only – October 3 through October 31 – 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 placeweekends at Elmwood Park Zoo, October 3 through October 31, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Saturday,October 10 Sunday, October 11 Saturday, October 17 Sunday, October 18 Saturday, October 24 Sunday, October 25 Saturday, October 31 Boo at the Zoo is included with regular paid zoo admission. Yearly Members do not need to purchase admission tickets. Free zoo admission tickets, *discounts, and coupons cannot be used during Boo at the Zoo weekends. Community Passes are not accepted during Boo at the Zoo weekends. *Discounts not accepted for Boo at the Zoo weekends: Military, Reciprocal Memberships, additional tickets included with Memberships.
It's a nature-inspired treasure hunt for the whole family! Search for hidden clues and spy nature signs on a guided walk through Angelica Creek Park. Along the way, we'll talk about how animals use camouflage to survive in their wild world. Please note, end times are approximate. Registration ends on October 8th.
Family Movie Night is Back! Oct 10: Wicked As always, feel free to bring your lawn chairs, beach towels and favorite snacks down to borough hall every movie night this summer. We will have fresh popcorn popping as always, and maybe some other treats to enjoy - you'll have to swing by to find out. See you there! Learn more about Borough events at: www.bridgeportborough.org/community-and-events
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 October 3 – October 25 from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm.
Weekends Only – October 3 through October 31 – 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 3 through October 31, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Saturday, October 17 Sunday, October 18 Saturday, October 24 Sunday, October 25 Saturday, October 31 Boo at the Zoo is included with regular paid zoo admission. Yearly Members do not need to purchase admission tickets. Free zoo admission tickets, *discounts, and coupons cannot be used during Boo at the Zoo weekends. Community Passes are not accepted during Boo at the Zoo weekends. *Discounts not accepted for Boo at the Zoo weekends: Military, Reciprocal Memberships, additional tickets included with Memberships.
The Daniel Boone Homestead Associates are excited to celebrate the arrival of fall with the Homestead’s annual Heritage Day event. Heritage Day features a variety of colonial and early American demonstrations, trades, and hands-on activities. This year’s highlights include blacksmithing and gunsmithing, candle dipping and quill pen writing, leatherworking, open hearth cooking, spinning, and an eighteenth-century fashion display. Plus, Stone House History will be returning this year with their tape weaving and wood carving demonstrations. The event also includes a variety of artisan craft and specialty food vendors plus fall activities for children like pumpkin painting. The Boone House and the Bertolet Log House will be open for tours as well. And because one event is not enough and we want to keep celebrating America250 all year long, we’ll be expanding this year’s Heritage Day to include some 250th-themed demonstrations and activities. Check back for more details as they become available.
Discover what happens at the zoo after the sun goes down at Elmwood Park Zoo’s “Zoo Snooze” overnight campouts! Zoo Snooze campouts are recommended for children ages 4 and up. Outside food and beverages are permitted, but coolers will be checked upon entry to the zoo. Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited, and any guests caught with alcohol will be asked to leave the event without a refund. Campout includes: Dinner and Continental Breakfast Campfire & activities Educational show featuring animal ambassadors Giraffe feeding the next day* Zoo admission the next day Pricing: $80 per member / $90 per non-member $12 per member under 2 / $15 per non-member ages 0 – 2 What to Bring: –Tent with an appropriate amount of room for your party -Sleeping bags, pillows, and any other desired bedding -Toiletry items (Tooth brush, deodorant, etc.) -Change of clothes -Flashlight -Travel chargers for cellular devices -Water bottles -Bug spray -Sunscreen Schedule: Arrival/Drop-off/Dinner Service | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Main Gate) Animal Program | 6:45 PM (Zoo Bowl Theater) Games & Activities | 7:30 PM (Zoo Bowl Theater) Scavenger Hunt | 8:15 PM Fire & S’mores | 9:00 PM (Stony Creek Pavilion) Lights Out | 10:00 PM Breakfast | 8:00 AM (Calle Mae Pavilion) *Your ticket includes free Zoo admission the following entire day*
You've heard of pumpkin carving, but what about pumpkin SCIENCE? The whole family is invited to engage in some hands-on (and at times messy) science exploration focused on your favorite fall gourd: the pumpkin! Each family will work with their own pumpkin though a series of activities including scientific observation, a guided pumpkin dissection, and a pumpkin seed investigation! And yes, you'll get the chance to carve your pumpkin at the end of our experiments. This lab program is filled with testing, inquiry, and messy fun for everyone! The cost of registration is per pumpkin for a family of up to four people, making this a fun, shared experience for siblings and caregivers! Please note, end times are approximate. Registration closes October 22nd.
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 October 3 – October 25 from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm.
Weekends Only – October 3 through October 31 – 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 3 through October 31, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Saturday, October 24 Sunday, October 25 Saturday, October 31 Boo at the Zoo is included with regular paid zoo admission. Yearly Members do not need to purchase admission tickets. Free zoo admission tickets, *discounts, and coupons cannot be used during Boo at the Zoo weekends. Community Passes are not accepted during Boo at the Zoo weekends. *Discounts not accepted for Boo at the Zoo weekends: Military, Reciprocal Memberships, additional tickets included with Memberships.
Join us Saturday, October 24th, 1-4pm for our Trick or Treat Event! Participating stores will be giving out candy! There will be Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Balloon Art, Music, Bounce Houses, Pony Rides, a Petting Zoo and our special guest Go with YOYO! There will be FREE Hot Chocolate from Travelin' Tom's and additional Food Trucks you can purchase food from! Participating store list to come closer to the event date!
Celebrate the fall at our Autumn Leaf Fest! Kids and families will explore the colors and shapes of the season, get wild while jumping in leaf piles, and channel their creativity through various leaf-themed crafts including leaf pressing and leaf painting. Learn, laugh, and enjoy all things leaves! This program will run concurrently with an adults-only Autumn Leaf Fest hike, allowing caregivers to enjoy an afternoon of relaxed leaf peeping as welll! Please note, children may only be dropped off and left under the supervision of Berks Nature staff ONLY if their caregiver is attending the adults-only Autumn Leaf Fest hike. Otherwise, a parent or guardian must remain with their child during this leaf-ful celebration. Register for the adults-only hike here: October 24TH - Autumn Leaf Fest (Adults) Please note, end times are approximate. Registration closes October 22nd.
Bring the kiddos to the zoo for a night of trick-or-treating fun! Adults and children are encouraged to dress up in their best costume. Guests can enjoy animal meet and greets included with their ticket. Don’t forget your trick-or-treat bag! Adults 21+ can visit Zoo Brew during the event for drink specials. OCTOBER 30 • 5:30PM-8:30PM Trick-or-Treat Night is a rain or shine event and we do not allow rescheduling. In the event that the zoo cancels the event, ticket holders will be contacted directly. Community Passes are not accepted for this event.
Get spooky with Berks Nature on this sweet adventure! Put on your favorite costume and take a guided twilight hike through Angelica Creek Park, collecting candy from baskets placed along the trail - it's trick-or-treating in the park! A Berks Nature naturalist will help you spot other unexpected treats, like animal signs or nocturnal wildlife. At the end of the hike, settle down for even more sweets: roasted s'mores over our crackling fire pit. Costumes are encouraged but not required, but please bring a flashlight for the hike. Please note, end times are approximate. Registration closes October 28th.
Join us Friday, October 30th for a Halloween Movie Night showing of Monsters Inc! Showtime is at 7pm sharp! Remember to bring your blankets and/or chairs. Free food items will be available!