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World of Birds
📍 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460🌐 www.bronxzoo.com/animals-and-exhibits/exhibits/world-of-birds.aspx
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
About World of Birds
World of Birds is a zoo in Bronx, NY. World of Birds features open exhibits with no glass or mesh barriers, allowing visitors to observe birds in large spaces at close range. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 411 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Exhibit
- World of Birds - 30,000 sq ft
- Features
- Open exhibits with no glass barriers, natural habitats from around the world
- Best For
- All ages
- Admission
- Included with Bronx Zoo tickets
💡 Did You Know?
- World of Birds features open exhibits with no glass or mesh barriers, allowing visitors to observe birds in large spaces at close range
- The attraction includes simulated environmental habitats spanning deserts, jungles, alpine forests, and rainforests with waterfalls and simulated storms
- World of Birds offers a touch exhibit and Wild Encounter experiences that provide personal meetings with animals and keepers
- The exhibit displays rare and exotic bird species including Sulawesi knobbed hornbill, Nicobar pigeon, southern bald ibis, maleo, and Andean cock-of-the-rock
- Admission to World of Birds is included with all Bronx Zoo tickets, making it an integrated attraction within the larger zoo complex
💬 What Visitors Say
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time, as last entry is 30 minutes prior to park closing. This ensures you have adequate time to see the exhibits without feeling rushed.
- Book a Wild Encounter experience for a personal meeting with animals and their keepers—this provides a deeper educational connection beyond standard exhibits and is highly recommended for families.
- Do not use flash photography and keep noise to a minimum to avoid stressing the birds. This respectful behavior enhances both your experience and the animals' well-being.
- Visit during spring programming to see baby animals including collared lemurs, geladas, and pygmy slow lorises. New animals are regularly added, so check ahead for the latest exhibits.
- The attraction is wheelchair accessible and offers sanitizing stations throughout, making it suitable for visitors of all abilities. Families with young children will find it engaging as everything is designed to be educational and fun for all ages.
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