Boo at the Zoo

Buttonwood Park Zoo

New Bedford

425 Hawthorn St

REGISTRATION: Yes
COST: Child: $12.00 / Adult: $16.00 / Child Under 2: Free
CALL: (508) 991-6178
WEBSITE

SLIGHTLY SPOOKY FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Now in its 19th year – Boo at the Zoo returns, with extra precautions, during the daytime to satisfy all your fall, Halloween and cool weather cravings. Want to show off your little ghosts and goblins? Then Baby Boo is for you! Baby Boo is geared towards children 5 and under, but any age is welcome! Boo at the Zoo runs from 10:00am to 6:00pm on October 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31.Baby Boo runs from 9:00am to 2:00pm on October 23 and 30. Dress the kids in their favorite costume and come explore all that BPZOO has to offer! We’ll provide families with a socially-distanced walk through experience with some twists and turns along the way. Our slightly spooky theme will include mazes, a scavenger hunt, plenty of trick-or-treat stations, endless photo opportunities including a photo costume contest, Halloween themed animal enrichment, and up-close meet and greets with the Zoo’s Animal Ambassadors. Plus, lots of seasonal treats from the Bear's Den Cafe. Families are encouraged to bring their own “trick or treat” bags. All proceeds from Boo at the Zoo support the Zoo’s education and family programs. NEW this year – Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Each pumpkin must be submitted with a Pumpkin Decorating Entry Form at the Zoo on October 12th or 13th. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category. We are excited to bring Boo at the Zoo back for the 2020 season! In order to do so, we have implemented measures to encourage social distancing among guests and staff and to protect our animals. By purchasing your event ticket, you agree to: - abide by social distancing rules - wear a face mask throughout your visit - follow the one-way pathways Our membership has its perks! Renew or join today and SAVE Please note: Zoo Members who purchase tickets to Boo at the Zoo will be granted complimentary admission to all other weekend Boo activities (Baby Boo excluded) for the remainder of October, for those that attended and are listed on your membership card. Buy once and enjoy up to five Boo at the Zoo days! To receive your unique, one-time use online code to reserve additional tickets, please email membership@bpzoo.org. Boo at the Zoo is proudly sponsored by Bristol County Savings Bank

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