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Location
Accessibility
Sufficient bathrooms throughout park, well-organized pathways
Best time
Visit on less crowded days like MLK Jr. Day or weekdays to maximize your experience and reduce wait times for popular exhibits like the sea lion shows and crocodile/alligator feeding demonstrations.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the free-roaming peacocks scattered throughout the grounds before entering formal exhibits—they're a unique surprise and stunning for photography. Also prioritize interactive experiences like the sea lion shows and crocodile/alligator feeding, which require no additional tickets.
About Bronx Zoo
Large urban zoo. Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Free-roaming peacocks, polar bears, sea lions, giraffes, aquarium with blue whale show
- Special Events
- Boo at the Zoo, Christmas lights display, seasonal programming
- Membership
- Available
What visitors say
My recent trip to the Bronx Zoo was an absolute highlight of the season. From the moment I walked through the gates, the atmosphere felt vibrant and full of life. It is truly an urban oasis where nature takes center stage. The Majestic…
Lots of things to do and see. I saw a polar bear, an orangutan, and the special exhibition on horses. I was pleased to be there on Martin Luther king Jr day as it wasn’t very crowded. I caught the crocodile and alligator feeding. They…
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…
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Did You Know?
- The Bronx Zoo spans 265 acres and houses 10,000 animals across replicas of their native habitats
- Free-roaming peacocks with iridescent blue and green plumage wander freely throughout the zoo grounds, creating an unexpected interactive experience
- The zoo recently opened an aquarium with a blue whale show, expanding its marine life attractions
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