Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo is 265 acres with ecosystems rather than cages: Congo Gorilla Forest (6.5-acre enclosed rainforest, $7 add-on), Tiger Mountain (ground-level glass), Carter Giraffe Building (face-level feeding), Wild Asia Monorail (summer). Free Wednesdays with advance online reservation. 2/5 train to Pelham Parkway. Most animals active in the first two hours after opening.
- Hours
- 10:00am–5:00pm daily (April–October), 10:00am–4:30pm (November–March)
- Price
- $36.95 USD adults
- Duration
- 4–5 hours
- Booking required
- No
Tips
- 2/5 train to Pelham Parkway (Bronx Zoo station) takes about 20 minutes from Midtown.
- Arrive at opening: most animals are significantly more active in the first two hours than in the afternoon.