Komodo Dragons, Bronx Zoo
📍 The Bronx, NY
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.
🏆 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.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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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”
Jenny Poppins
7 years ago
“Love the zoo. The wait for the new dinasour exhibit is over two hours go early”
Dean Lorenzo Tartaglia (DeanLorenzo828)
7 years ago
“Echoes Draconas, Here there be real Dragons, in Latin/Italian.”
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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.
