The Bronx Zoo

The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places worldwide. We do so through science, global conservation, education, and the management of the world's largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. Together these activities change attitudes toward nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans living in harmony. WCS is committed to this mission because it is essential to the integrity of life on Earth.

Founded in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) was one of the first conservation organizations in the US. The Society began with a clear mandate: Advance wildlife conservation, promote the study of zoology, and create a first-class zoo.

The Bronx Zoo opened its gates to the public on November 8, 1899, joining the ranks of New York City's most beloved cultural institutions. Its success led WCS to acquire four more wildlife parks over the course of the twentieth century. In 1902, WCS took over management of the New York Aquarium, then in Manhattan's Battery Park, and in the mid-1950s, relocated it to Coney Island, Brooklyn. In 1988, the former menagerie in Manhattan's Central Park reopened as WCS's Central Park Zoo, The Queens Zoo and Prospect Park Zoo opened in 1992 and 1993, respectively. Together, the five parks draw more than 4 million visitors a year.

The Bronx Zoo
Fordham Road and the Bronx River Parkway
Bronx, New York 10451
(718) 367-1010

(General Map    Driving Map)

Handicap Accessible  

Click here for the Bronx Zoo Official website.

ADMISSIONS
Day	Open	Close
Monday - Friday	10:00 am	5:30 pm
Weekends & Holidays	10:00 am	5:30 pm

ZOO HOURS
Day	Adult	Children (2-12)	Seniors (65+)
Thurs. - Tues.	$15.00 (POP $27)	$11.00 (POP $21)	$13.00 (POP $23)
Wednesdays	Free	Free	Free
*Children under 2 are always free. *POP (Pay-One-Price) Pass provides seven admissions to any of our special attractions (excluding camel rides) at one low price. *Admission is free on Wednesdays. The suggested donation is the same as general admission.

RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS
Place	Amount
Admission to seven special attractions/transportation (except camel rides) included in the POP Pass or can be purchased separately at the rates listed below.
Congo Gorilla Forest Your special entry fee directly supports WCS field research.	$3.00
Children's Zoo A big adventure for our smallest guests!	$3.00
Butterfly Garden See butterflies in flight and flowers in bloom.	$3.00
Monorail Enjoy a relaxing ride on the wild side!	$4.00
Zucker Bug Carousel Take a spin on our one-of-a-kind ride.	$4.00
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

PARKING
All Day Parking	Car	Bus
Free	$12.00	$16.00
Wildlife Conservation Society reserves the right to change all fees without notice.

Visitor Rules

* No pets, radios, bikes or skateboards.

* Blind, visually impaired and hearing-impaired visitors may be accompanied by properly harnessed guide animals.

* The Bronx Zoo is a smoke free environment.

* Fire laws prohibit the use of strollers in buildings.

* Rentals, with deposit, available at entrances (except Rainey Gate).

Directions

TRAIN
1) #2 or #5 to East 180 St. Walk west to the Bronxdale entrance.

2) # 4 or D to Fordham Rd., then change to eastbound Bx12 Bus. Exit bus at Southern Blvd. and walk east on Fordham Rd. to entrance.


BUS
1) Bx9 and Bx19 buses to Southern Blvd. entrance.

2) Bx12 and Bx22 to Fordham Rd. and Southern Blvd. Walk east on Fordham Rd. to entrance.


CAR
1) Triborough Bridge to Bruckner Expwy. east to Bronx River Pkwy. north.
2) West Side Highway to Cross Bronx Expwy. east to Bronx River Pkwy. north.


PARKING
Parking for the Bronx Zoo is located just off exit 6 of the Bronx River Parkway.