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Reptile House

📍 The Bronx, NY

4.8(26 Google reviews)💰$28.70-$38.70👶All ages

The Bronx Zoo's dedicated reptile building showcases snakes, lizards, gila monsters, turtles, and crocodiles in detailed habitat displays, with scheduled crocodile feeding demonstrations for families.

Crocodile feedingWide species varietyIndoor exhibitEducational displaysKnowledgeable staffKids love it
★★★★★Featured review by Brian L

Reptile house in Bronx Zoo i love Reptiles. Nice experience for kids. Good verity and great setups they have a feeding time for the crocodiles 🐊 had a lot of fun at this place. I will be coming here again soon

🏆 Family Action Verdict

An excellent addition to any Bronx Zoo visit for families with children curious about wildlife. The variety from small lizards through to crocodiles holds attention across different ages, and the feeding demo adds a timed highlight to plan around. Completely weatherproof and pram-accessible, making it reliable regardless of conditions outside.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Check the zoo schedule for crocodile feeding demonstration times on arrival
The indoor format makes this a reliable stop in any weather
🎟️Knowledgeable staff are often present to answer questions — don't hesitate to ask
🚗Educational signage throughout makes it easy to engage kids with facts

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.8

26 Google reviews

Kids love the reptile variety45%
Educational and well-presented35%
Crocodile feeding highlight20%
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Brian L

9 months ago

Reptile house in Bronx Zoo i love Reptiles. Nice experience for kids. Good verity and great setups they have a feeding time for the crocodiles 🐊 had a lot of fun at this place. I will be coming here again soon

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E Berk

7 years ago

Amazing time with a very knowledgeable Avishai Shuter. He truly made it a blast for me and my kids.

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Jonathan C

a year ago

This is an indoor exhibit and it has all kinds of reptiles from turtles to alligators.

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Demisha Nesbitt Brooke

7 years ago

Good amount of reptiles on display. Lots of cool facts. Kids loved it.

Reviews from Google

Overview

The Reptile House at Bronx Zoo presents a wide array of species — gila monsters, snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles — in carefully designed indoor habitats. Scheduled crocodile feeding demonstrations are a crowd favourite. The indoor format makes it weatherproof for any visit. Staff knowledge is consistently praised, and educational signage throughout the building adds factual depth to each exhibit. Part of the full Bronx Zoo complex with parking, cafes, and pram-friendly access.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday08:00 – 18:00
Tuesday08:00 – 18:00
Wednesday08:00 – 18:00
Thursday08:00 – 18:00
Friday08:00 – 18:00
Saturday08:00 – 18:00
Sunday08:00 – 18:00

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