The family-friendly fall celebration features 5,000 glowing jack-o'-lanterns, 60+ life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs, live pumpkin carving, games and more

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The Bronx Zoo has re-imagined its nighttime family-friendly Halloween spectacular with Harvest Glow. This enchanting after-hours autumn celebration is now bigger than ever with new activities and entertainment.

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Harvest Glow runs Thursdays through Sundays from Sept. 25 to Oct. 31, 2025. Families are invited to journey through an immersive, animal-themed jack-o’-lantern trail where the wonders of the nocturnal world, from Arctic wolves to bioluminescent ocean life, come alive through intricately carved sculptures paired with dramatic lighting, music, and magical special effects. The adventure continues with a journey back in time where visitors can walk among more than 60 life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs at Dinosaur Safari — an unforgettable prehistoric encounter made even more extraordinary after dark. With festive fall fun and entertainment around every corner, Harvest Glow is the Halloween treat your whole family will love.

This year’s expanded harvest festival includes:

• A “Creatures of Darkness” themed trail featuring 5,000 hand-carved jack o'lanterns
• Access to the Bronx Zoo Dinosaur Safari experience before it goes extinct on Nov. 2
• Fan-favorite activities like live pumpkin carving demonstrations, games, face painting, illuminated characters, and endless photo opportunities
• A variety of popular, local food trucks and in-house refreshment stations
• Wildlife Theater, which brings exciting, family-friendly tales to life

Harvest Glow is separate from regular zoo admission and requires timed ticketing to ensure the best possible experience for all guests. The trail provides a safe, not-too-spooky space where kids can explore and get into the Halloween spirit.

Event times

Sept. 25 to Oct.12: 7:15-10 p.m. (Entry times: 7:15 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m., last entry 9:15 p.m.)

Oct. 16 to Oct. 31: 7-10 p.m. (Entry times: 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m., last entry 9:15 p.m.)

Pricing

General public: Adults/Seniors $34.95, Children (3-12) $24.95

WCS Members: Adults/Seniors $20.95, Children $14.95

Parking

Entrance to Harvest Glow is only available via Bronx River Gate. No entry or exit will be permitted through the Southern Boulevard, Asia or Fordham Road Gates.

WCS members enjoy a 40% discount and should secure their timed tickets in advance. Membership packages include year-round admission to up to all five WCS parks (Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and New York Aquarium) while supporting wildlife conservation efforts worldwide. View membership options.

In addition to Harvest Glow, the Bronx Zoo will continue the daytime tradition of Boo at the Zoo, which will return on Saturdays and Sundays, September 27th through October 26th, plus Monday, October 13th. Tickets for Boo at the Zoo will go on sale September 2nd at BronxZoo.com.

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The Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo, located on 265 acres of hardwood forest in Bronx, NY, opened on Nov. 8, 1899. It is world-renowned for its leadership in the areas of animal welfare, husbandry, veterinary care, education, science and conservation. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is the flagship park of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) which manages the world’s largest network of urban wildlife parks including the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo and New York Aquarium. Our curators and animal care staff work to save, propagate, and sustain populations of threatened and endangered species. We have educated and inspired more than 400 million visitors at our zoos and aquarium since our opening and host approximately 4 million guests at our parks each year – including about a half-million students annually. The Bronx Zoo is the largest youth employer in the borough of the Bronx, providing opportunity and helping to transform lives in one of the most under-served communities in the nation. The Bronx Zoo is the subject of THE ZOO, a docu-series aired world-wide on Animal Planet.

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