Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park - New York Zoos and Aquarium

Descriptions from Across the Web

• Features over six thousand animals ... more on Wcities
• One of the biggest zoos in the world, The Bronx Zoo has something for everyone, from butterflies to crocodiles, and it's a great way to spend the day with children.Must-sees include the Congo Gorilla Forest exhibit, which brings you face to face with gorillas and other African wildlife (you're inside, they're out - an additional fee is required on a seasonal basis) and Jungle World, which takes you through an Asian tropical rain forest (yes, it is hot and humid, and there are real waterfalls).World of Reptiles is always a crowd pleaser, showcasing some of the world's most poisonous snakes, toads, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles.And don't miss The Children's Zoo, where kids can slide down the inside of a huge tree, pretend to be prairie dogs, climb a spider web, and feed farm animals, The Butterfly Garden ($3 per person), where families can walk through a greenhouse a-flutter with free-flying butterflies and moths, and World of Darkness, where ... more on gocitykids.com
• The Bronx Zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals, including some of the world's most ... more on epinions.com
• When it opened its gates in 1899, the Bronx Zoo only had 843 animals. But today, with 265 acres and more than 4,000 animals (of more than 600 species), it's the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States. Get up close and personal with exotic creatures in outdoor settings that re-create natural habitats; ... more on Fodor's

Directions

By subway, take #2 train to Pelham Pkwy or #5 to East 180th Street and transfer to #2; walk west to the Bronx Pkwy entrance. Or take D train to Fordham Rd, then take eastbound Bx12 bus to Southern Blvd.; walk east to the Fordham Road entrance. By car: exi

Hours

9a-dusk M-Su

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Adults $14; Seniors $12; Children (2-12) $10; Wed by donation.

Other Web Resources

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