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.Fodor's: Bronx Zoo Overnight safari trips can be arranged in the "Congo Gorilla Forest" of the zoo for $5,000.New York Magazine: Critics Choice
The zoo opened its doors on November 8, 1899 with only 22 exhibits containing 843 animals. The Bronx Zoo is known for being one of the first to move animals into natural habitats, and its Congo exhibit is the world's largest human-made rainforest.http://newyorkcity2005.web.infoseek.co.jp/information/sightseeing/landmark.html#LM108
Bronx Zoo Attraction Passes and Memberships
An attraction pass is a certificate permitting admission to one of the attractions at the zoo: Congo Gorilla Forest, Wild Asia Monorail, Children’s Zoo, Butterfly Garden, Zoo Shuttle, and Bug Carousel. It is provided with the purchase of an individual or family membership. The pass is collected at the time the attraction is visited. Each person entering must have a pass. The Premium and Conservation, Supporter, or Fellow Levels of membership do not require passes to enter the attractions, as holders of these memberships have unlimited access by simply showing their membership card.http://www.bronxzoo.com/become-a-member/membership-faq.aspx
Additional passes may be purchased at half-price at any of the attraction ticket booths and at Guest Relations. Camel rides are excluded from this offer and passes are not available for purchase at the camel rides. Unused passes are subject to expiration and are not renewable.http://www.bronxzoo.com/become-a-member/membership-faq.aspx
Outdoor Attractions
- 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 http://www.bronxzoo.net/animals-and-exhibits/exhibits.aspx
Indoor Attractions
Pygmy Marmoset Twins at the Bronx Zoo
This short video clip from WCS Media contains footage of the Pygmy Marmoset twins that were born at the zoo in 2008. The twin marmosets are shown interacting naturally with each other and their mother, and a variety of songbirds can be heard in the background. There is no narration.
Bronx Zoo News
- The New York Times: Dozens Stuck in Midair at the Bronx Zoo (July 10, 2008)
References
Fast Facts
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Originally opened with 22 exhibits and 843 animalsNew York Sightseeing Information: Bronx Zoo Information
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Weekday summer hours
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Weekend and holiday hours
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Adult admission
$15.00
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Child
$11.00 (Ages 3–12)
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Seniors
$13.00 (65+)
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Children 2 years and under free
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Zoo shuttle
$3.00 all day pass (seniors ride free)
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Skyfari ride above the zoo
$3.00
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Car parking
$12.00
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Bus parking
$16.00
