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Bronx Park, Bronx
Ranked #2 for zoos in Bronx
Has a stamp of approval from New York Habitat and The Corcoran Group
"jungle world & the monkey house."(7 Tips)
"Total Experience ticket and don't miss the Asia Monorail"(5 Tips)
"... places to photograph: Congo Gorilla Forest, Butterfly Garden, JungleWorld, Monkey..."(6 Tips)
"its free admission"(5 Tips)
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Augustus CollectionFebruary 23, 2014With more than 5,000 living at the Bronx Zoo, it’s easy to see why a trip to the zoo would make a great day out. Read more
Denise CozierSeptember 19, 2013Plan to spend the whole day...lots to see and do. The mongolian train ride is cool. The Ice Age 4D is a snooze-fest, so skip it if pressed for time.
Patrick BaskinMay 1, 2016Great zoo! Take the Wild Asia monorail for the best experience (animal viewing and tour guide narrative)
imbookinOctober 13, 2011It's the most famous Zoo in NYC and for a reason… it’s HUGE. AND exciting. Host an event here & sip cocktails below the leaves in the gorilla forest. Or perhaps the Dancing Crane Pavilion is ur scene.
- Nate FolkertOctober 15, 2014The Komodo dragon and monitor lizard exhibit is on the west side of the building. The indoor home for the rhinoceros is on the east.
Steff HindMarch 7, 2015Try going end of fall / beginning of winter it's really quiet and most of the animals are still around.
Raphael JacksonApril 16, 2014If you stop by check out Jungle World. Pretty good variety as far as species. Overall good bang for your buck.
Great in the winter when you don’t have to contend with all the tourists!
HBOSeptember 3, 2011The Sopranos happened here. Tony Soprano takes Mercedes car saleswoman, Gloria Trillo, here on a date and things get a little hot in the reptile house.
Alex FishJanuary 19, 2015Free on Wednesdays! One of the best zoos in the country easily accessible via the 2 or 5
Julie SosciaJanuary 29, 2019The largest zoo in NYC, best to take the train uptown. On Wednesday, the Zoo offer's donation entry as admission.
Dan KaoMarch 22, 2014If you've been to San Diego wild animal park or the San Diego zoo this might be worth skipping. But if not this place is worth going at least once!
Alex NicholsonJuly 29, 2015Student discounts are not advertised but super worth mentioning! Be prepared to walk A LOT. There is a shuttle but it only does pick ups on one of the four sides of the park...kind of stupid...
Ryan EngFebruary 18, 2012Wednesday is a suggested donation day, but make sure not to visit in the middle of the summer as it is full of day camps and the the heat gets to the animals and you!
Nicole RovigApril 12, 2018Be sure to watch the sea lions get fed. The Chinchillas are also impressive.
Go check out the Madagascar exhibit featuring lemurs! Don't forget to post your photos on social media with #NYisWild!
One nicer days, try to get to the zoo at opening. The crowds are smaller, and the animals are often more active.
TimelessnomadJuly 1, 2015Go on Wednesday if you can. Half price and crowds are low before 1pm. Bring your own snacks and a water bottle to save money.
Sabarish RaghupathyOctober 3, 2020Amazing zoo! Take the membership with parking and visit multiple times!
Jennifer SearlJanuary 6, 2017Beautiful zoo. Wednesdays are pay what you wish. Some exhibits are closed seasonally.
Matt ZupkaAugust 25, 2014Awesome zoo. Lots of different habitats to explore. Splurge for the full experience ticket.
Julie SebastianAugust 17, 2010Membership is only 120 bucks or so, you get in free and get 6 free parking passes. Includes all exhibits, rides, etc. Definitely worth the money and a great place to go spend a couple hours!
Dawn MaggioJune 28, 2013The Dinosaur Safari was more geared for little kids. For older people it'll be kinda boring so unless you have young ones in your group, you may want to skip it and save the time. Love the zoo though!
Townley GirlAugust 3, 2011You must visit the Bronx Zoo and check out all the crazy amazing animals! We especially love the gorillas, who love to interact with all visitors and make us laugh.
Lorraine EspositoDecember 29, 2011I've been a member here for 13 years and each time I visit with my boys, we find something new. The summer programs are awesome.
Kenyatta Jones-AriettaAugust 21, 2013The good thing about coming on Wed... Admission is free. The bad thing about coming on Wed... It's so damned crowded you wished you'd paid to come another day.
Markus TarjamoJanuary 18, 2016Probably one of the best zoos I've been to. Definitely check out the gorillas!
An XiaoJune 3, 2010One of the best zoos I've seen - well worth a visit. Visit on a cloudy day, and the animals will be super active. Try to see the polar bear in early afternoon.
DoraJuly 22, 2010Watch Dora & Diego’s 4-D Adventure, a 3-D movie starring our favorite amigos on a mission to save the rainforest with cool effects like air blasts, scents and more. Powered by ParentsConnect.com
Matt DorvilleFebruary 6, 2010I've seen lots of zoos and this is a good one. It's really big and nice and great for a nice afternoon. I know zoos get a bad rap sometimes but isn't it worse when the animals don't get to see anyone?
Peter VigeantApril 14, 2013There hasn't been a year in the entire history of the zoo when an animal didn't escape. Most of the time it's a small bird or snake, but in 1982 it was a rare and dangerous panther.- imbookinOctober 7, 2011Letting guests sip cocktails under a canopy of leaves in the congo gorilla forest or relaxin in the tranquil dancing cran pavilion are just 2 of 7 spaces available for booking at this famous zoo!
MetroFocusMarch 20, 2012Get your creepy crawly on with a visit to the Reptile House. Meet the Cobra who disappeared for nearly a week, and returned with a twitter account: @bronxzooscobra Read more
imurbbydollAugust 8, 2014I LOVE IT HERE! Although Some of animals are not in their respective places, but its really fun for a family bonding
Rachel BindelJuly 7, 2017Bronx zoo was amazing! Bring a backpack full of drinks and snacks if you go!
Bethany RodriguezJuly 24, 2013I remember coming here as a child. With my kids... the next generation! Its still just as beautiful and even better than I remeber.
Maryam AlyApril 28, 2014When you see zoo volunteers/ employees, ask them questions! Heard some cute anecdotes about specific animals this way.- Jennifer OnweJuly 24, 2013Wednesdays although its free admission, the zoo gets extremely crowded with camps.. Recommend for any other day of the week!
Parents MagazineJuly 15, 2011Let your child learn about animals by pretending to be one—like sitting inside a heron’s nest, trying to jump as far as a frog, popping out of a prairie-dog burrow and crawling through an otter log.
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As the world’s largest urban zoo, the Bronx Zoo features more than 600 species from around the globe.
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- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
(718) 220-5100
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"It was a bit of a wait but well worth it! Was there for a student parent trip and everyone also said it was the best part of the zoo. I loved it and the operatoranimated and made the ride so much fun!"
Tina Maffeo - 6.1
"Tomato and mozzarella sandwich with pesto is awesome!"
Allyson Kane - 9.2
"When this exhibit gets packed its not very good. Try to go early before it gets crowded"
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