Buffalo Zoo's new 'Enchanted Pumpkin Trail' promises family fun for all

Buffalo Zoo press release & graphic

Get ready to glow wild at the Buffalo Zoo’s new “Enchanted Pumpkin Trail.”

During this after-hours event, larger-than-life jack-o-lantern displays will light up the Buffalo Zoo and transform its grounds into a dazzling, one-of-a-kind autumn and Halloween destination. With themes like safari, fantasy and Day of the Dead, hundreds of glowing pumpkins will leave attendees of all ages in awe.

The “Enchanted Pumpkin Trail” will take place on select evenings from 6:30-10:30 p.m., with last entry at 9:30 p.m. beginning Thursday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Nov. 1.

Attendees will also enjoy:

•Select animal exhibits open to explore

•“Destination Dinosaur” after dark featuring illuminated dinosaur displays

•Special food and drink offerings

•Themed photo opportunities

•Entertainment

The Buffalo Zoo’s “Enchanted Pumpkin Trail” tickets are available for purchase, with discounted admission for Buffalo Zoo members. Get tickets here.

More about the Buffalo Zoo: Founded in 1875, the Buffalo Zoo is a 501(c)(3) organization and the third-oldest zoo in the U.S. Each year, the Buffalo Zoo welcomes nearly 400,000 visitors annually and is among the largest tourist attractions in Western New York. Located on 23.5 acres of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Delaware Park, the venue provides interactive and educational family experiences throughout the year. As one of just over 250 Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited institutions around the globe, the Buffalo Zoo meets rigorous, professional standards for animal management, veterinary care, wildlife conservation and research, education, safety, staffing and more. AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums are leaders in the protection of threatened and endangered species, and are constantly working to save wildlife through Species Survival Plan (SSP) and Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE) programs – both of which the Buffalo Zoo is prominently involved in. With a diverse collection animals and more than 320 plant species, visitors are introduced to and immersed in nature each time they visit. For more information, visit www.buffalozoo.org.