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Creepy Crawlies Invade Bronx Zoo For Halloween!
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Jamie Feldmar
Published Oct 5, 2011
Modified Oct 5, 2011
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Halloween is just around the corner, and if you don't already have your costume prepared, step right this way for some natural inspiration. Check out these creepy crawlies who make their home at the Bronx Zoo, and remain diligently prepared for All Hallow's Eve, all year round. And check out the special "Boo at the Zoo" events all month, which include a maize maze, costume parade and pumpkin decorating (with bears?), and vote for the creepiest bugger on their site. The current winner? It's a dead heat between the African whip scorpion and the Goliath bird-eating spider—vote now!
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