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May 24, 2012

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At the Zoo

Bronx Zoo
Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road
(second entrance at Southern Boulevard and East 182nd)
Bronx, NY  10460
Tel: (718) 367-1010
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Free for members, $12.00 children, $14.00 seniors, $16.00 adults.
Total Experience Ticket provides seven admissions to special attractions: Adults $27, Children $21, Seniors $23
Tickets to special attractions can also be purchased separately.
Parking for cars $13, buses $16

Dates

Ongoing

Hours

Mon – Fri: 10 am – 5 pm
Sat, Sun: 10 am – 5:30 pm

Nov 1–April 1: Open daily 10 am–4:30 pm
Holidays 10 am–5:30 pm
Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Day
The Bronx Zoo’s exhibits such as Congo Gorilla Forest, the Wild Asia Monorail, Tiger Mountain and the newest exhibit, Madagascar!, get visitors eye-to-eye with massive crocodiles, majestic tigers and inquisitive gorillas. The world’s largest urban zoo at 265 acres, the Bronx Zoo features more than 600 species from around the globe. The public can meet mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and insects, and learn about their natural history, biology, cultural roles and conservation status. Checking the daily schedule of feedings and enrichment demonstrations happening at exhibits throughout the park will help visitors make the most of their expedition.
  • Directions: Bus: The BxM11 express bus is a fast and inexpensive way to travel between the zoo and Manhattan. It makes stops along Madison Avenue, between 26th and 99th Streets, then travels directly to the zoo’s Bronx River entrance.
    Subway: 2 or 5 train to East Tremont Avenue - West Farms Square. At street level, walk straight ahead (follow train uptown) on Boston Road 2.5 blocks to the Zoo’s Asia gate entrance.

About this Organization

Bronx Zoo

Headquarters for the Wildlife Conservation Society, this is the largest urban zoo in the United States. Its woods, streams and parklands cover 265 acres and house more than 4,000 animals. Dramatic settings include the Congo Gorilla Forest and two miles of the open-air Wild Asia exhibit, served by monorail.
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Bronx Zoo Listings

  • Sid the Science Kid: Science is Everywhere!

    Sat, May 26, 2012 – Sun, May 27, 2012 From the magic of the Jim Henson Company comes this brand new, incredible experience featuring Sid the Science Kid! Sid appears in this fast-paced, interactive sing-along show that is guaranteed to entertain.

  • Congo Gorilla Forest

    Ongoing A reconstruction of an African rainforest encompasses 6.5 acres and is home to animals, including more than 20 western lowland gorillas.

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