Bronx Zoo
(718) 367-1010
Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road
Bronx,
NY
10460
40.8488
-73.8826
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Facts
When it opened in 1899, the Bronx Zoo was a leader in animal management, thanks to its thoughtfully constructed simulations of the native habitats of its myriad denizens. Today, 265 acres of wooded park and house more than 6,000 animals, including some of nature's rarest species: Asian elephants, Chinese alligators and snow leopards among them.
Features
Within the zoo are endless subsections, such as Jungle World (which replicates a tropical rainforest) and the World of Darkness (which gives visitors a glimpse into the nightlife of bats and naked mole-rats). For family fun, the Children's Zoo features interactive exhibits which let kids climb up a spider's web or crawl through a prairie dog tunnel. As for the famed Congo Gorilla Forest, that 6.5-acre re-creation of an African rainforest is inhabited by mandrills, red river hogs, DeBrazza monkeys and of course, gorillas.
User Reviews
jonlikesit
March 24, 2009
This is a really great place to visit on a lazy weekend day. It's close to Manhattan and a great city escape. I wouldn't advise going when it's terribly hot outside as it can make for quite an uncomfortable trip.
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carlos76
March 23, 2009
The zoo has many great exhibits such as Jungle World, World of Darkness and Congo Gorilla Forest (a 6.5-acre re-creation of an African rainforest is inhabited by mandrills, red river hogs, monkeys and of course, gorillas). The Reptile House is pretty neat as well with its turtles and VERY large snakes.
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KCB311
January 05, 2009
Good family oriented zoo with some great animals. I highly recommend the tigers, if they have them in town, usually mid summer. Really cool stuff.
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Know Before You Go:
Special exhibits may require additional fees.
The Extras:
Although you can't work directly with the animals, there are other volunteering opportunities at the zoo. Call (718) 220-5141 for more information.
Save Money:
Wednesdays, admission is collected by donation.
