Bronx Zoo

“My recent trip to the Bronx Zoo was an absolute highlight of the season. From the moment I walked through the gates, the atmosphere felt vibrant and full of life. It is truly an urban oasis where nature takes center stage. The Majestic Free Roamers One of the most enchanting parts of the visit happened before I even reached the formal exhibits. Seeing the peacocks wandering freely across the grounds was a stunning surprise. Their feathers are a masterpiece of iridescent blues and greens, shimmering beautifully in the sunlight. Watching them strut with such elegance adds a layer of magic to the park that you just don’t get at most zoos. The zoo is incredibly well maintained, and the staff's passion for conservation is evident everywhere you look. The paths are easy to navigate, and there is a wonderful balance of education and pure wonder. Whether you are a photography enthusiast capturing the peacocks' plumes or a family looking for adventure, there is something beautiful around every corner. I highly recommend spending a full day here to soak it all in. It is more than just a zoo; it is a world class experience right in the heart of the Bronx.”

“A great place to visit on weekends for families. We visited in October, and the park were having a lot of events for kids to participate. They had Halloween candy trial and most kids were wearing costumes. The park is organized and designed well, so you can see every animal on the map in a smooth flow. Many cool animals and one of our favorites were sea lions. They were so excited and swimming around showing tricks. The giraffes are majestic, and they even had the Malayan tapir. Sufficient bathrooms around the park, but limited food choices.”

“Lots of things to do and see. I saw a polar bear, an orangutan, and the special exhibition on horses. I was pleased to be there on Martin Luther king Jr day as it wasn’t very crowded. I caught the crocodile and alligator feeding. They had also just opened their aquarium, and I was able to see the blue whale show! Such a great birthday activity for the whole family!”

“One of the best zoos in the country. I have been to zoos all over the US and this ranks up there in the top 10. The park is huge and the animals are in large enclosures each with a sign detailing everything about the animal. The park has clear signage to guide you and it's safe due to an NYPD substation being inside the park. There is multi tier pricing. For a base price you can see the animals but not the special exhibits. There is a second price for the special exhibits and yes they check at each one. Parking is also a little expensive but that's to be expected. The park is constantly being updated which I appreciate. There are some decent food and beverage options and of course there are souvenir stores throughout. The monorail is a must as is tiger mountain and the newly renovated world of darkness. One of the best things that I have done at the zoo is the wildlife encounters. For a price you meet at the zoo center and are given a quick tour of some of the animals and are then taken to an education building where you are put up close with different animals. I have done the tour with big cats, sloths and also the animals that were featured on the TV show the zoo. You can also do private tours and other encounters. The zoo also does brew at the zoo, a holiday lights event and a fall/Halloween event.”