The Bronx Zoo is a fantastic place to get lots of ...

The Bronx Zoo is a fantastic place to get lots of exercise and enjoy nature with your family. It can be a very overwhelming and expensive place if you try to do it all in one day and just buy a day pass. The membership fee for a family is definitely worth it if you plan to visit the Bronx Zoo a few times/year and the Central Park Zoo which is included in the membership. It does not include the Nature Trek or zip line activities but does include the Congo, Bengali Express, Children's Zoo, Butterfly Zone and Jungle World exhibits at the BZ for which they would normally charge extra. Parking passes at the BZ are also included. Pack a picnic lunch plus snacks and drinks to save lots of money or you'll go broke on food. They have lots of picnic tables behind the carousel area. Make sure to see the sea lions get fed at 3pm. They're very entertaining. Once you buy a membership it is better to visit the BZ for half day increments to avoid exhaustion and enjoy it more leisurely. We go there every season but the Children's Zoo is not open during late fall and winter. It's the best place to visit with kids at the zoo since the animals are close up and there are lots of interactive things to do there. Bring a camera and wear comfy shoes.