(02:30) The entire passion team, you know whether it’s John, like Matt, they’re part of our Zoo family now. And it’s an all-around good dude, and I feel bad for people that don’t know him because he makes your day brighter and better every time you see him. You know, he just lives and breathes the show. He’s passionate, he’s one of the best guys I’ve ever met. RP (02:11) I’ve been working with John for 21 years. I mean it’s an everyday thing for six weeks. JR (01:52) I have a collection of tattoo artists, illustrators, and they’ve been doing this for a long, long time now and I appreciate their dedication to come back for six weeks and go through this. John’s vision Blitz takes place here at the zoo. (01:44) Passion For Pumpkins has been our partner, you know from the beginning. JR (01:36) Passion for pumpkins, how do I define that? I think it’s around us. So each intricate pumpkin that you see on the trail will be replaced four to five times throughout the month long event. GN (01:20) The typical intricate pumpkin that we got will last between five and seven days. Those if I had to pick that would be my favorite, the large pumpkins.
They put them out initially so the kids can see them and then they start carving them right on the trail. More than just a collection of carved pumpkins, it is a curated show of highly skilled and imaginative artwork. As it turns out, the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular lives up to its name. When they started bringing the you know, the 1500 pound 1800 pound pumpkins out. When we were invited by the Roger Williams Park Zoo to attend the annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, I was delightedbut when something is billed as \\'spectacular,\\' I am always at least a little bit skeptical. JR (00:56) We’ve added incorporated a lot of background lighting this year, just transforms these trees into something magical. So you’re immersed in a sea of pumpkins staring at you, and interspersed with them are spectacular pieces of art that are augmented with lights and music and effects. You think you’re at a show, but you are the show. Remember to dress for the weather as the event will take place rain or shine and we all know how the temperatures can change in the fall in Minnesota! For more information and to get your tickets NOW, click HERE.George Nickolopoulos – Passion for Pumpkins (00:25)What we do is we transform a landscape into an illuminated gallery, and we transport you for about a quarter mile into a world where you’re surrounded by 1000s and 1000s of jack o’ lanterns. We had a fantastic time attending the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular and we know your family will too. NOTE: Zoo Members receive Value Night pricing on Prime Night tickets. **Children two and younger are always admitted free. Friday and Sunday, the trail is open from 7 to 11pm and Sunday through Thursday, the trail is open from 7 to 10pm. Want to visit the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular with your family?! You can get tickets to attend either online or at Zoo admissions. As you navigate the trail, there is spooky music and fog all making for the perfect Halloween themed evening for the whole family! The pumpkins are displayed throughout the trail from the ground to the tops of the trees. Once you reach the trail, there are pumpkins of all different sizes and shapes that are carved into faces, characters and everything in between. There are over 5,000 illuminated pumpkins that litter a trail creating an enchanted forest, right in the heart of the Minnesota Zoo!Īs you head out to the trail, there are fun pumpkin cut-outs and decorations along the way, which help keep the kids excited, and make for fun photo-ops! Our partners at the Minnesota Zoo invited our contributor, Debbie, and her family to visit their latest exhibit: the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular! This is the perfect way to get in the Halloween spirit with your family! Read on for more information and see how you and your family can enjoy this hauntingly fun event!įor the remainder of October, the Minnesota Zoo will transform into a Jack-O-Lantern Wonderland each night.