Celebrate summer at the Bronx Zoo with African lions, gorillas, African wild dogs, and other sun-worshippers. Enjoy seasonal rides and exhibits, including the Wild Asia Monorail, Butterfly Garden and the Children’s Zoo—a favorite destination for junior explorers. And don't miss our newest attraction, Dora & Diego's 4-D Adventure!

Spring/summer hours and rates are in effect through October 31, 2010.

Monday–Friday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.*
Weekends & Holidays** 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.*

*Last entry to animal exhibits, rides, and attractions is 30 minutes prior to Zoo closing, with the exception of the Zoo Shuttle and Bug Carousel, which operate until closing.

**The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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Membership (Best Value!)

Get FREE admission for a full year to the Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and Queens Zoo, plus other great benefits.

Individual $79.00
Individual Premium $94.00
Family $124.00
Family Premium $154.00


Admission Tickets

Total Experience Ticket provides seven admissions to any of our special attractions (excluding camel rides) at one low price.


General
Total Experience
Adult $16.00 $27.00
Child (Ages 3–12) $12.00 $21.00
Senior (65+) $14.00 $23.00

Children 2 years and under are always free!

Please note: Wednesday is a suggested donation day. Suggested donation is $16 for adults, $12 for children, and $14 for seniors. Every dollar you give supports our work in caring for animals at the Bronx Zoo and around the world.


Special Rides & Attractions 

Admission to seven special attractions/transportation (except camel rides) is included in the Total Experience Ticket or can be purchased separately at the rates listed below. 

Congo Gorilla Forest
Your special entry fee directly supports WCS field research.
$5.00
Children's Zoo
A big adventure for our smallest guests!
$4.00
Butterfly Garden
See butterflies in flight and flowers in bloom.
$3.00
Monorail
Enjoy a relaxing ride on the wild side! Opens May 1.
$4.00
Zucker Bug Carousel
Take a spin on our one-of-a-kind ride.
$3.00
Camel Rides
Saddle up and hop on a hump! Opens at 11:00 a.m., weather permitting.
April & May, Sept. & Oct.: Weds–Sun;
Memorial Day–Labor Day: Daily
$6.00 
4-D Theater
Featuring Dora and Diego's 4-D Adventure
$5.00

Transportation

Zoo Shuttle
Ground transportation.
Pay once – ride all day! Seniors ride free.
Please Note: Shuttle is closed on Wednesdays in July and August.
$3.00


All–Day Parking

Car $13.00
Bus $16.00


Please note
that some exhibits and rides are open weather permitting. All prices and schedules are subject to change.



U.S. Military Discount Program

The Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium offer 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. Discounted tickets are available at the admissions booths only, not through our online ticket store.

Discount includes:
FREE Total Experience Ticket or General Admission ticket*
50% discount for up to three family members included on the same admissions transaction.*

*Military discounts are not applicable on Wednesdays at the Bronx Zoo or on Fridays after 3:00 p.m. at the New York Aquarium.


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