Norristown, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/06/2016 -- There's no tricks, only treats at Elmwood Park Zoo's annual Boo at the Zoo Halloween celebration. Boo at the Zoo takes place weekends, from 12 PM to 3 PM, beginning Saturday, October 8 and ending Sunday, October 30. Boo at the Zoo is presented by Einstein Medical Center Montgomery.
Those looking for fun Halloween things to do in Bucks County, PA this October are encouraged to turn to Elmwood Park Zoo. This month-long Halloween party includes trick-or-treat stations, costume contests, parades, education stations, live musical performances and live animal shows.
Live animal shows are scheduled for every Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 PM in the ZooBowl Theater. The Franklin Institute will hold a live program on Sunday, October 16 at 1 PM on the Eagles Deck. For the full schedule of programs and performances, please visit epzevents.com.
The carnival games that were a part of the zoo's Harvest Fest celebrations from the past few years will be a part of this year's Boo at the Zoo activities.
Guests will also have opportunities to hand-feed the zoo's giraffes and bison at their regularly scheduled feeding times. Other events that are taking place at this zoo located near Philadelphia, such as Fire Smart currently scheduled for October 15, will occur in conjunction with Boo at the Zoo.
Boo at the Zoo is free to attend with zoo admission. For more information, please visit the Elmwood Park Zoo website at epzevents.com or call Guest Services at 610.277.3825 ext. 222.
About Elmwood Park Zoo
Located in Norristown, PA, the Elmwood Park Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Pennsylvania and is a premiere destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts. The zoo features over 100 animals from all over the globe. Elmwood Park Zoo offers guests both unique wildlife encounters as well as one-of-a-kind entertainment opportunities. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is owned and operated by the Norristown Zoological Society, a non-profit organization.
For more information about upcoming Zoo events, visit http://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/.