Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo can easily captivate you for the better part of a day
New York's Bronx Zoo is the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States with over 4,000 animals of 650 species, many of which are threatened or endangered. Across 265 acres of naturalistic habitats, exhibits provide close-up encounters with exotic animals and educate visitors about the animals and their habitats. A daily schedule of animal feedings and award winning enrichment programs provide an opportunity to interact with animals and connect with zookeepers for a personalized experience.
Well worth the trip to the Bronx, visitors will find it difficult to see all that the Bronx Zoo has on offer in one day. Be sure to stop by the African Plains exhibit where you will see lions, African wild dogs and zebras. The world class Congo Gorilla Experience is not to be missed, bringing visitors up close and personal with the Great Apes in a 6.5 acre lush tropical habitat. Other Bronx Zoo highlights include the Baboon Reserve, one of the largest primate exhibits in the United States and catching a glimpse of the rare snow leopard in the Himalayan Highlands. To give your feet a rest, take a guided tour on the Wild Asia Monorail including tigers, elephants and rhinos or watch the sea lions paint as part of a new animal enrichment initiative.
The Zoo also has an immersive 4-D Theatre which features different films through the year. This attraction is recommended for adults and for children 6 years of age and up.
Several attractions including the 4-D Theatre, Children's Zoo, Bug Carousel, Conngo Gorilla Forest, Jungleworld, Butterfly Gardens, camel rides and zoo shuttle are not included in the price of standard admission, but can be purchased as part of a total experience package. You can also get a small discount if you purchase the Total Experience Tickets online instead of at the gate and on Wednesdays admission is by donation. For additional savings, pack a picnic lunch and dine al fresco at one of the Bronx Zoo's many picnic areas.
The zoo is open year round, but some animals will not be seen in their outdoor habitats during the colder parts of the year, especially those in the African Plains exhibit where they can be seen outdoors from April through October.
Nearby attractions: New York Botanical Garden, Yankee Stadium, Fort Tryon Park, The Cloisters and Pelham Bay Park and Orchard Beach
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes. Wednesdays are by donation.Bronx Zoo Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460, USA
Phone: (718) 220-5100
Official Website: Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo Reviews
Rated out of 5
I visited the Bronx Zoo on their free Wednesday and decided to upgrade for the special attractions — 100% worth it! The extra experiences really made the day. The dinosaur exhibit was such a fun surprise, the butterfly garden was peaceful and beautiful, and the gorilla exhibit was unforgettable. My absolute favorite was the monorail. The ride operator pointed out all the animals along the way, which made it even more exciting. We saw elephants, a tiger, and so many others up close from a totally different view. We also enjoyed watching the birds, seeing the sea lions being fed (such a fun show!), and checking out the reptile house with all the different snakes. One of the coolest moments was watching the bears take a swim to cool off on the hot day. It was so playful and fun to see. Overall, it was the perfect date with my boyfriend. We saw so many amazing animals, had great food (surprisingly tasty for a zoo!), and spent the whole day exploring. I highly recommend paying for the upgrade — it’s worth every penny for all the special attractions and experiences.
Kiana - a week ago
This was a bucket list item for me so I was excited to see everything. Parking was about 22 dollars. Arrived at opening, and so glad we did as I was not prepared at how big this park is! First, wear comfortable shoes you will be walking a lot. Secondly, absolutely recommend the monorail to see some of the animals, and take advantage of the shuttles, this will allow you to see the whole zoo. Lastly, go onto the website and use the interactive map, when you open it allow access so it will get your location within the park, this will help immensely as we turned around a lot because you do get turned around quite easily.
The Fab Forty - 2 weeks ago
The Bronx Zoo was really great! It was pretty clean and there really are several different places to explore and dozens of awesome animals to see! The monorail was awesome, oir conductor was amazing (I want to say his name is Matt but I may be mistaken), and if you are a fan of walking, I saw nearly everything and walked probably 4 to 5 total miles. It was awesome. It really feels like a tiny aspect of Disney which is super fun! I'm excited to go back.
Mkaurene - 2 weeks ago
We visited the Bronx Zoo on a Tuesday, and it wasn’t too busy, which made the experience even better. We had the chance to see a wide variety of animals and enjoyed every moment. This was actually our second visit this month, but for some reason, we still couldn’t catch a glimpse of the hyenas or wild dogs.
The zoo is a great place to spend the day, but be prepared for a lot of walking since everything is spread out and quite large. The food was decent, nothing special but good enough. The highlights for us were definitely the gorillas, tigers, lions, and bears – there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
We also took some photos to capture what we saw. Overall, highly recommended for families and animal lovers!
Ernie Seferagic - in the last week
We really enjoyed our visit to the Bronx Zoo!
There were no long lines, and everything was well organized. Parking was easy and convenient.
The animals are clearly well cared for and kept in great conditions. Everything was clean, including the restrooms.
The staff was friendly and helpful.
Thank you for a wonderful weekend — we’ll definitely be back!
Daria Barashkina - a month ago
Directions
| Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2 or 5 | Pelham Parkway | 12 minutes |
How to get to Bronx Zoo by Subway
Take the 2 or 5 train to Pelham Parkway. Make your way by elevator or stairs to street level and walk west along Pelham Parkway South (keep to the sidewalk on the south side of the road) to the zoo entrance (12 minutes).
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