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: No
Open Now
Hours This Week:- 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 – 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Address: 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460, USA
Phone: (718) 367-1010
Official Website: Bronx Zoo
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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Reviews
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My kids love the penguins and puffins exhibit. They feel close to the animals and love watching the puffins in their environment. Rentals are easy and the concessions are easy to find and great quality (plus beer and other adult beverages for parents! ). We drive through St. Louis many times a year and always make a point to stop at this zoo.
singh Devinder - 3 days ago
My kids love the penguins and puffins exhibit. They feel close to the animals and love watching the puffins in their environment.
Rentals are easy and the concessions are easy to find and great quality (plus beer and other adult beverages for parents! ).
We drive through St. Louis many times a year and always make a point to stop at this zoo.
It snowed the day that I went but it was still a spectacular fall day. The giraffes were indoor and you could be so incredibly close to them, it's totally worth going no matter what the weather's like. We have been members for a few years now and it's worth every penny
Kenneth Han - 11 days ago
It snowed the day that I went but it was still a spectacular fall day.
The giraffes were indoor and you could be so incredibly close to them, it's totally worth going no matter what the weather's like.
We have been members for a few years now and it's worth every penny
Elizabeth Tam - 23 days ago
Elissavet Chartampila - 29 days ago
So pretty much they put way less work into the Halloween event then last year.More stingy with the candy trail and told people the amount of candy they can get. Making the children count it so it took really long to get through the 4 or 5 stations they offered.The parade I liked but everything just looked and felt half way done...I guess to me it just felt like this event was done at last minute...
its not a phase mom - 1 month ago
So pretty much they put way less work into the Halloween event then last year.More stingy with the candy trail and told people the amount of candy they can get. Making the children count it so it took really long to get through the 4 or 5 stations they offered.The parade I liked but everything just looked and felt half way done...I guess to me it just felt like this event was done at last minute... 
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Exploring the Bronx Zoo from the Wild Asia Monorail cc licensed photo by Shinya Suzuki 
Two giraffes stands tall among the trees in the Bronx Zoo cc licensed photo by Alexandria Perone -
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Bronx Zoo cc licensed photo by David_Morris
