The zoo is open year-round. We close on the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Martin Luther King Day. Spring and summer are naturally high-attendance seasons, but we encourage guests to visit during fall and winter as well. When the weather cools off, many animals are more active and you’ll encounter fewer crowds.
With 265 acres of wildlife habitats and attractions, it’s difficult to see the entire zoo in one day. For shorter visits, take a two-hour tour of our most popular exhibits, like Tiger Mountain, Himalayan Highlands, Congo Gorilla Forest, and World of Reptiles. Guests with young children can begin their visit at the Children’s Zoo and then stroll Astor Court to meet our sea lions and stop by the Monkey House. In wintertime, warm up in JungleWorld, our giant indoor rainforest habitat.
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.
See Directions for complete travel information.
Yes, picnic areas and tables for boxed lunches are provided at the Dancing Crane Café and throughout the park. Please abide by the posted rules in exhibits where food and drink are prohibited.
A limited number of wheelchairs and strollers are available for rent at each entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. See
Plan Your Trip for more information.
Yes, you can bring your own stroller. Some buildings and exhibits request that you stow your stroller in a designated area before entering.
The Zoo offers year-round discounts to any active duty or reserve members of the U.S. Military when they present a valid military ID at the admissions gate. Discount includes: FREE Total Experience Ticket or General Admission
ticket and 50% off discount for up to three family members included on the
same admissions transaction. Discounted tickets are available at the admissions booths only, not through our online ticket store.
A $7/person admission fee applies to school and camp groups from outside New York City, unless the group is participating in an Education Department program. In order to have admission waived, teachers must present a copy of their program confirmation letter sent by the Education Department. Call the Group Sales Department at 718-220-5198 for further information.
Only grade levels K–12 qualify for this rate.
The zoo offers free general admission tickets for New York City school and camp groups. Call the Group Sales Department at 718-220-5198 to obtain your free passes.
Yes, our Lost and Found is located in the Security Department in the Education building on Astor Court. To inquire about an item you may have lost at the zoo, call 718-220-5128.
All public events are free with zoo admission. However, advance registration is required for all of our Education programs.
Browse our Education offerings.No, there are no additional costs or special tickets required.
Birthday party programs are available at the Central Park, Queens, and Prospect Park Zoos only. Parties can take place year-round, rain or shine. Visit our
Birthday Parties page to learn more.
Commercial photography or filming is prohibited without express permission of WCS Public Relations. The PR department can be reached at
pr@wcs.org or 718-220-5197.
Every year, the Bronx Zoo receives many inquiries from people who would like to donate wild animals or exotic pets; however, the zoo is not able to accept them. If you have an animal in need of a new home, please contact local and regional rescue organizations that specialize in caring for unwanted pets, such as the
ASPCA. Plans for a pet should always include care for its entire lifespan. Remember that exotic animals almost never make good pets.Regretfully, the Bronx Zoo cannot take in additional animals. Please contact your local Animal Control or ASPCA.