Bronx Zoo Park

Address: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460, USA

Website: https://bronxzoo.com

Hours: Daily (hours vary seasonally; check website) - typical hours about 10am-5pm

Admission: Adult general admission approx. $39.95 (check site for exact/current prices and Pay‑What‑You‑Wish/discount days)

The Bronx Zoo is a major urban zoological park located in the Bronx borough of New York City, administered by the Wildlife Conservation Society. Established at the turn of the 20th century, the zoo covers roughly 265 acres and houses thousands of animals representing hundreds of species.

The site contains large, habitat-style exhibits such as the Congo Gorilla Forest, Tiger Mountain, African Plains areas and specialized galleries for birds, reptiles and invertebrates, plus a Children’s Zoo and seasonal outdoor exhibits. Guest facilities include tram and shuttle services, educational programmes and multiple food and retail outlets across the park.

Founded by the New York Zoological Society and opened to the public in 1899, the Bronx Zoo grew through the 20th century into a centre for public education and wildlife conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Society. Many of its major exhibits have been developed to reflect modern zoo design and conservation priorities.

The zoo occupies a large portion of Bronx Park in northern Bronx, approximately 10 miles (around 16 kilometres) north of Midtown Manhattan, adjacent to the New York Botanical Garden and served by local transport links.

• Size and management: Covers about 265 acres within Bronx Park and is managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society, housing several thousand animals across hundreds of species.
• Visitor planning: Open seasonally with special exhibits and educational programmes; check the Wildlife Conservation Society site for current ticketing, timed entries and seasonal events.

What to See#

• Congo Gorilla Forest: Congo Gorilla Forest, a large walk-through habitat designed to house western lowland gorillas and other central African species, emphasises immersive viewing and conservation messages.
• Tiger Mountain and Asian exhibits: Tiger Mountain and Asian Highlands exhibits featuring large enclosures for big cats and hoofed mammals, designed for close public viewing from paths and overlooks.
• Children’s Zoo: Children’s Zoo and petting areas offering interactive exhibits for families and child-focused displays of domestic and small species.

The Bronx Zoo is in Bronx Park with its main entrance on Southern Boulevard/Fordham Road. It’s a short walk from the Fordham area: the Metro‑North Fordham station is within walking distance (a roughly 10-20 minute walk) or a few minutes by taxi. Several local NYC bus routes serve Southern Boulevard and nearby streets for direct access to the zoo entrances.

Driving from Manhattan is typically done via the FDR Drive north then the Major Deegan Expressway/river crossings depending on start point; parking is available at the zoo.

• Aim for opening time on a weekday to see active animals with fewer visitors and to reach popular exhibits like the Congo Gorilla Forest and Madagascar before lines build up.
• Use the Bronx Zoo's main entrance on Southern Boulevard (the zoo address is 2300 Southern Blvd) to access the central map and tram/visitor services quickly on arrival.
• Purchase timed-entry tickets online to skip the ticket line and check the daily schedule for keeper talks and feedings-those short presentations concentrate crowds at specific times, so planning around them helps avoid bottlenecks.