Guide Note

The Bronx Zoo is located in The Bronx, New York, and is the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States, with over 265 acres and 4,000 animals.¹ Overnight safari trips can be arranged in the Congo Gorilla Forest for $5,000.²

Fast Facts

1. Opened: November 8, 1899³
2. Originally opened with 22 exhibits and 843 animals⁴
3. Open 365 days a year⁵
4. Weekday summer hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.⁵
5. Weekend and holiday hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.⁵
6. Adult admission: $15.00
7. Child: $11.00 (Ages 3–12)
8. Seniors: $13.00 (65+)
9. Children 2 years and under free
10. Zoo shuttle: $3.00 all day pass (seniors ride free)
11. Skyfari ride above the zoo: $3.00
12. Car parking: $12.00
13. Bus parking: $16.00

• Congo Gorilla Forest
• African Plains
• JungleWorld
• Madagascar!
• Tiger Mountain
• Astor Court and Sea Lion Pool
• Baboon Reserve
• Big Bears
• Camel Rides
• Children's Zoo
• Himalayan Highlands
• Skyfari
• Wild Asia Monorail
• Zoo Shuttle

• Bug Carousel
• Butterfly Garden
• Monkey House
• Mouse House
• World of Darkness
• World of Reptiles
• World of Birds