Bronx Zoo — Zoo in The Bronx
Bronx Zoo and its collection
Bronx Zoo, opened in 1899, is a zoo in New York City, United States.
The zoo covers 265 acres of parkland and habitats, divided by the Bronx River. As of 2010 it held over 4,000 animals of 650 species. Attendance averaged 2.1 million visitors a year as of 2009.
Animals and collection
Animals on show include Sea Lion, Bee-Eater, Penguin, cheetahs and porcupines.
Exhibits
The earliest buildings, known as Astor Court, are Beaux-Arts pavilions arranged around a circular sea lion pool. A former trail called Rare Animal Range was devoted to highly endangered species. Premium exhibits cost $7 each when bought individually.
Conservation and approach
In 1905 the first director, William T. Hornaday, joined Theodore Roosevelt and others in setting up the American Bison Society. Bison numbers had fallen from tens of millions to a few hundred by the late 1800s.
What the venue says
- **Dancing Crane Café:** The zoo's main year-round restaurant, offering indoor and outdoor seating overlooking a natural marsh.
- Parking is an additional fee (e.g., $22 for cars).
- Manual Wheelchairs: A limited supply is available for loan. Available on a first come first serve basis at any entrance gate.
- Sensory bags containing fidget tools, noise-reducing headphones and other resources, are available for checkout
- Asl interpreters will be available on select dates during holiday lights for wildlife theater shows.
Images of Bronx Zoo
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Opening hours
| Season | Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr – 31 Oct | Monday – Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 1 Nov – 31 Mar | Every day | 10:00 | 16:30 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Closed Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Facilities
- Mobility equipment loan
- Sensory and cognitive support
- Wheelchair accessible routes
- Night and evening opening
- Parking
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Bronx Zoo at this time.
Accreditation
Location & map
2300 Southern BlvdNew York City
United States
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Bronx Zoo.
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Sea Lion -
Penguin -
cheetahs -
porcupines -
sloths -
snow leopards -
red panda
Exhibits
- African Wild Dogs
- Baboon Reserve
- Butterfly Garden
- Children's Zoo
- Congo Gorilla Forest
- JungleWorld
- Madagascar!
- Sea Bird Aviary
- Tiger Mountain
- Wild Asia Monorail
- World of Birds
- World of Reptiles
- Bug Carousel
- Nature Trek
On site
- WCS Youth Network 15 m from the centre of the site
- World Of Birds 34 m from the centre of the site
- World of Reptiles 112 m from the centre of the site
- Congo Gorilla Forest 311 m from the centre of the site
- Monorail in Wild Asia, Bronx Zoo 585 m from the centre of the site
- Jungle World 605 m from the centre of the site