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 – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Address: 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460, USA
Phone: (718) 220-5100
Official Website: Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo Reviews
Rated out of 5
The Bronx Zoo is a wonderful place to visit! The animals are beautiful, very big, and well taken care of. The zoo is huge, and there is so much to see and explore. Walking around, you can spend hours enjoying the different areas, from the big cats to the tropical birds. It’s a great place for families, kids, and anyone who loves animals. I had a really fun and memorable day there.
Mario M - a week ago
A great place to visit on weekends for families. We visited in October, and the park were having a lot of events for kids to participate. They had Halloween candy trial and most kids were wearing costumes.
The park is organized and designed well, so you can see every animal on the map in a smooth flow. Many cool animals and one of our favorites were sea lions. They were so excited and swimming around showing tricks. The giraffes are majestic, and they even had the Malayan tapir. Sufficient bathrooms around the park, but limited food choices.
許承恩 - a month ago
Was a little underwhelmed as we heard how fabulous the Bronx Zoo was. But not all attractions are available due to repairs/renovations or having to purchase tickets for individual exhibits. This was very surprising as I am a member of Melbourne Zoo and you get up to seven different parks/attractions per membership. Not restricted by individual exhibitions tickets…. Saw hardly any animals
Chick Petterlin - a week ago
My kids and I spent the whole Saturday there, exploring the zoo, seeing all the animals, and enjoying the fun Boo at the Zoo experience. The Halloween-themed activities and experience booths were fantastic, and everything was very family-friendly. It’s the perfect place to spend the day with kids.
We had such a wonderful time!
Brenda Liz Komatsu - a month ago
Zoo is amazing...it was worth getting the membership. The exhibits were not only fun but knowledgeable. We went and they have these super fun carvings for their boo at the zoo event. Come prepared to walk but you won't be able to see everything in one day multiple trips will be required 😁😁
N Cyrus - 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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