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Bronx Zoo
Hours of Operation
- Open Mon. - Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat. - Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
(718) 367-1010
2300 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10460
Bronx, NY 10460
Description
At a massive 265 acres, the Bronx Zoo is the largest metropolitan zoo in the entire United States. The world famous zoo features over 4,000 animals, including the Andean Condor, the largest bird of prey in the world, and Congo gorillas that live within the largest man-made rainforest in the world, th...
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At a massive 265 acres, the Bronx Zoo is the largest metropolitan zoo in the entire United States. The world famous zoo features over 4,000 animals, including the Andean Condor, the largest bird of prey in the world, and Congo gorillas that live within the largest man-made rainforest in the world, the Congo Gorilla Forest. It is located in Bronx Park, across the way from Fordham University.
Admission Details
Adults $15; Children (3-12) $11; Seniors 65+ $13; Children 2 and under are free. Special attractions and rides: $2 - $5 each. Parking: $10.
Features
wildlife, outdoors, family-friendly, kid-friendly
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By matt_fried
Updated 05/29/2009
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by elisa 05/29/2009
I don’t know why (caged animals aren’t really sexy), but I’ve always wanted to go on a zoo date.
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by matt_fried 05/29/2009
Because it’s the MOST awesome date in the world.
Started by aliciak
Updated 10/27/2009
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Boo at the zoo! And it’s in the Bronx, so getting home at night will be the frightening icing on the cake. Cuz “stories” and “hayrides” and “magic shows” all sound pretty tame to me.

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