Bronx Zoo Tours and Tickets

There are a couple of ways to experience the Bronx Zoo. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Bronx Zoo Admission Ticket

• 3 Days New York City Tour With Professional Photographer

Admission prices to the Bronx Zoo vary by season, with different rates in winter and summer. From April to October, all-inclusive adult tickets cost US$41.95, and tickets for kids 12 and under cost US$31.95. Winter admission (November–March) costs US$28.95 for adults, US$20.95 for kids (aged 3–12), and US$26.95 for seniors (aged 65 and above). All-day parking at the zoo costs US$22 for cars.

Yes, the Bronx Zoo is definitely worth visiting, especially if you're an animal lover or you're traveling with kids. It's home to thousands of animals, and the naturalistic habitats feel a world away from the concrete jungle of New York City. Buying your admission tickets in advance makes it easier to plan your trip to this outer borough while staying in the Big Apple.

Per one customer who booked the Bronx Zoo Admission Ticket, "Most unique zoo I ever been to! This zoo has a lot of animals and many eateries! I highly recommend this place to anyone."

Limited admission to the Bronx Zoo—general entry without bonus rides and experiences—is free every Wednesday. However, these limited admission tickets, which are released on Mondays at 5pm, must be reserved in advance. Make sure to confirm your ticket reservation before heading to the zoo.

No, you cannot visit the Bronx Zoo without a reservation. Visitors must book all tickets—whether member entry or not—online to specific timed entry windows before arrival. The zoo denies admission to those arriving without reservations.

Bronx Zoo prices vary throughout the year. From April to October, all-inclusive adult tickets cost US$41.95, and tickets for kids 12 and under cost US$31.95. From November to March, the zoo discounts tickets to US$30.95 and US$22.95, respectively. Limited admission tickets granting only zoo entry are US$26.95 and US$18.95 year-round.

On weekends, the Bronx Zoo offers a Preferred Parking program at Fountain Circle, close to the entrance; general parking is US$27. Conservation Fellows and Partners enjoy free parking there, while Dual Premium, Family Premium, and Conservation Supporter members can park for free in one of the zoo’s other lots.

The Bronx Zoo has miles of walking trails and dozens of different exhibition areas—the zoo estimates that an average visit takes 2 to 2.5 hours. That said, there are no time limits on zoo visits, and you can stay as long as you like until it closes.

In most cases, parking at Bronx Zoo requires paying fees. The Preferred Parking area at Fountain Circle costs US$27 and is free for Conservation Fellows and Partners members. The zoo operates several other paid lots that all member grades can use for free.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Bronx Zoo. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in New York City:

• Statue of Liberty

• Empire State Building

• Central Park

• Ellis Island

• National September 11 Memorial & Museum

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in New York City.