Pumpkin Nights at the Bronx Zoo opened with more than 5,000 carved, animal-themed pumpkins over a half-mile jack-o’-lantern trail, live pumpkin carving demonstrations, games, festive fall treats, food trucks and fun for all ages.

Note: I received media tickets for review purposes. Views expressed are always 100% my own.

Of course we made a visit to enjoy some of the family friendly activities. Walking around the Bronx Zoo at night is a unique experience and great memory for families.

And Pumpkin Nights at the Bronx Zoo offered lots of memory making moments including

Jack-o’-Lantern Trail

More then just a walk in the woods, this trail showed night time animals and shared facts about the animals and their activites. It was a nice switch from day time learning at the zoo and highlighted some noturnal animals families might have not visited before.

The trail, while not very long for those with small kids, does offer different sections and a few activities stops for families with older kids.

Live Pumpkin Carving

Seeing how shapes and designs can be craved into pumpkins was a treat. The demos offered a good view and gave a peek into the skill and work that goes into pumkin carving.

I wish this area was just a little bit bigger because it gets crowded and seeing everything can be limited. But if you get a good spot or come to another demo at a different time, it's worth it.

Family Games

If families wanted a break from the trail, there was different games to enjoy. The kids played played lots of different games including kahoot. But I admit, the adults enjoyed playing, as much as the kids.

While I highlited these 3 activites, the whole Pumpkin Nights at the Bronx Zoo experince is a fun night out for the familiy.

Pumpkin Nights at the Bronx Zoo

Pumpkin Nights at the Bronx Zoo is a new nighttime experience based on the theme “what animals do after dark.”

It is brought to life through intricately carved pumpkin sculptures and scenes, special lighting techniques, thematic music, and fall treats and activities before and after the trail.

This new experience will be perfect for families to spend the evening at the Bronx Zoo with activities such as photo-ops, pumpkin carving demonstrations, and fun seasonal outdoor games.

Pumpkin Nights at the Bronx Zoo will be Thursdays – Sundays, September 28th - October 29th, 6PM - 10PM. Last entry is at 9PM.

Tickets

Thursdays and Sundays: $34.95 for Adults 12 and up, and $24.95 for Children ages 3-12
Fridays and Saturdays: $36.95 for Adults 12 and up, and $26.95 for Children ages 3-12
Children under 3 are free.

Wildlife Conservation Society members will receive a 40% discount.

Boo at the Zoo

In addition to Pumpkin Nights, the Bronx Zoo will continue the tradition of Boo at the Zoo, which returns on Saturdays and Sundays, September 30th through October 29th, plus Monday, October 9th.

To learn more, visit - www.bronxzoo.com/pumpkinNights