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Komodo Dragons, Bronx Zoo

📍 The Bronx, NY

★4.5(50 Google reviews)💰$28.70-$38.70đŸ‘ļAll ages

The 1908 Zoo Center palace houses Komodo dragons up to nine feet long, Aldabra tortoises that live over 200 years, and southern white rhinos. Included with general zoo admission. Both indoor and warm-weather outdoor viewing available.

✓ Komodo dragons✓ Historic building✓ Full-day destination✓ Dinosaur exhibit✓ Indoor exhibits✓ Extensive grounds
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★★★★★Featured review by Olga Russo

It's cold so most exhibits are closed. But you can still go see the indoor ones. So much fun on a random Sunday afternoon

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families prepared to spend a full day across the Bronx Zoo's extensive grounds rather than a short focused visit. The Zoo Center impresses all ages, and the Komodo dragons are a genuine highlight. Arrive early — the newer dinosaur exhibit draws waits exceeding two hours.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Arrive at opening to avoid multi-hour waits for high-demand exhibits like dinosaurs
⏰Indoor Zoo Center exhibits remain accessible even when cold closes outdoor areas
đŸŽŸī¸Allocate a full day — the grounds are extensive and distances between exhibits are real
🚗Check which exhibits are operating before your visit, especially in off-peak months

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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50 Google reviews

Impressive reptile exhibits50%
Large diverse zoo grounds30%
Some exhibits closed off-peak20%
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Olga Russo

6 years ago

★★★★★

“It's cold so most exhibits are closed. But you can still go see the indoor ones. So much fun on a random Sunday afternoon”

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Jenny Poppins

6 years ago

★★★★★

“Love the zoo. The wait for the new dinasour exhibit is over two hours go early”

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Dean Lorenzo Tartaglia (DeanLorenzo828)

7 years ago

★★★★★

“Echoes Draconas, Here there be real Dragons, in Latin/Italian.”

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Andre Powell

7 years ago

★★★★★

“The Komodo Dragons is dope! I haven't been to a zoo in years and it was so fun to revisit as an adult. The grounds are huge and you could easily spend hours checking out all of the exhibits. Everything is well marked and there are plenty of staff members around, so it's not tough to navigate. Favorites included the sea lions, the lemur house and the great plains where you can find lions, zebras, ostriches and giraffes. I am knocking off a star because we were a bit disapointed to find out that not all exhibits were open, including the monkeys which I was really looking forward to seeing. Not many food or drink kiosks were open either. You can tell that things slow dow during a weekday visit. I do think they should mention this prior to buying tickets, or perhaps offer a discounted price for non-peak hours. Nonetheless, this is a fun and different activity and was perfect for our team outing. Our group had a great time galavanting around the zoo and I could definitely see myself returning.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

The Zoo Center at Bronx Zoo is a 1908 landmark building housing some of the world's most impressive reptiles. Komodo dragons reach up to nine feet in length; Aldabra tortoises live over two centuries. Southern white rhinos occupy adjacent space. Indoor exhibits stay open when cold weather closes outdoor areas, making the Zoo Center reliable year-round.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 16:30
Tuesday10:00 – 16:30
Wednesday10:00 – 16:30
Thursday10:00 – 16:30
Friday10:00 – 16:30
Saturday10:00 – 16:30
Sunday10:00 – 16:30

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