Bronx zoo Reviews

Wow, what a beautiful zoo it was ! My 4 years daughter loved tractor ride at children zoo and she just loved tree house and walked twice over wobbling rope bridge and was asking for more. If you want to visit that place so plan it for 2 days as one day was bit insfuccient for us. There are so many exhibit at zoo and all need to deserve big star..Overall, I would like to give 5 star rating to this place.

Love this place. Always something new to discover every time I visit. I have purchased the 1 year membership pass and it's one of my best investment so far. Me, my wife and both children visit every other weekend and every visit is always something new that we have not discovered. I will be buying the pass again when it expires in 1 year

The zoo is awesome for members. Non members will find it quite expensive for a meaningful visit. With small kids, we usually spend a couple of hours for a quick full loop of the place. Love the sea lions and tigers when they're out.

Based exclusively on this particular visit, I have to blast the zoo and its managing agency, The Wildlife Conservation Society. I visited just before New Year's Day, an admittedly very cold off day in otherwise always bustling New York. I did not expect to see the lions and giraffes walking around or the zebras grazing, but these people opened up the place, charged full admission and pretty much had nothing happening. They charged extra admission to their Congo exhibit and when we got to the indoor gorilla exhibit -- well, the zoo keepers decided they couldn't be bothered even notifying the attendant in the admissions booth of the Congo Exhibit. There was a lone Komodo Dragon that looked about as bored as we did, reptilian admissions seemed to be the order of the day.

Even on a rainy day, there's still so much to see. I recommend going for the full experience package in the Spring and Summer only. Beautiful animals throughout the zoo.

Of you have kids, you should get the membership because they'll love it

We recently visited here with a group of friends and our little ones. I always forget how massive this place is. It was a very hot day, but there was no shortage of fun. It was fun seeing the kids reactions to all of the animals (elephants, bears, tigers, monkeys, gorillas...) The funniest part was watching the bears fight over the little pond they shared. The best part was seeing how well cared for all the animals seem to be. It was a wonderful experience and I can't wait to visit again!

Is a bit pricey but the wild life experiences is awesome to see.

It was a lovely day with family a wonderful experience at the zoo

It was good and different experience from other zoo.proper social distancing,no crowd.hand sanitizer available at multiple spots a d they clean carousel and monorail after every ride and these are free with your tickets.adult ticket 34.95 $and children24.95 3 years and above,parking 17$.we love to watch red panda,pink flamingos.markhor,lions.restroom neat and clean.they also have zipline which also close at 5pm.

We loved it, my twins were having a great time.
The only thing is that now during the pandemic, people still don't seem to care much about Social Distancing. I think the zoo should have a person in each
exhibit to control for how long or at least try to tell people to keep moving. Because there was a lot of people looking at the same animal for a long time and we couldn't go and see because people wouldnt move.

But apart of this everything was so nice, so clean. We did had fun. I love this Zoo, it'll always be my favorite one.

As always had a blast with my family. Definitely recommend this zoo. They have plenty of animals to show and they are taking the proper precaution with Covid. Employees are professionals and extremely helpful.

It's been a while since I've been there but it is one of the best zoos in the country

Due to cold weather many animals were not in display....

Good place for kids... too short time to finish in one day. Plan to go as early as possible

I have been coming to the Bronx Zoo since I was two years old. I m 66 now. I was very impressed by Deborah M on the tram today. All the times I ve been coming, here she was one of the most pleasant and informative people that I have met. She is seasonal but I feel she should be made full time. Her nature and mannerisms were outstanding. Also there should be a pickup spot near the World Of Birds. Thanks.

Would have been a five if the Ape experience was included in the price. 40$ for admission and they wanted another 17$. ..

The Bronx Zoo is a great way to spend the day with family, or even great for a hike, all the while getting to know more about the wonderful wildlife creatures within

Good job constantly a lot of people around cleaning. Pain to make reservations though

It was a nice zoo but the general admission doesn't pay for much. You end up having to pay more to see special areas that from my experiences are normally included in the general zoo. Maybe it's just me but when the attendant tells me u need to purchase the more expensive tickets because the general ones only includes about 25% of the zoo there's a problem. It could be the fact that I'm spoiled by the free zoo in DC but I don't think that's the case. I've been to a variety of zoos through out the US. Over all still had a nice experience and the animals were very active in the morning when we went. Lion, Tigers and Bears oh my!

Great Time on a Conestoga Bus Trip. Grand Daughter especially enjoyed the Children Zoo and Nature Trex area. Most on our bus had a good time and enjoyed the variety of animals. Two suggestions: The maps are hard to follow. Better signage or color code areas. No signs for areas that were filmed from Secrets of the Zoo. My wife and I recognized TV show spots. Think highlighting those area would be positive.

Free Wednesdays! We loved it, my little 2 years old still remembers what he saw there! People that work there are very nice, very helpful, we had such a good time there!

They spent more or creating themes rather than bringing more animals or animal showing. not a good zoo compare to others in states. You have to walk miles and its impossible to cover the all zoo in one day. Yes parking prices are higher. No its not free on wednesdays they give you discount only due to all animals are not available for showing.

I love this place because it's my childhood and they are making new attractions for this summer

Nice day to walk around. Lots if information. Wish the bears had been there

We were lied to and asked if we wanted to pay for full exoerience on a wednesday, true it was discounted but the things we paid for were not happening due to it being winter.

I had a great time here, alot has changed since I went as a child. For my child the petting zoo couldn't have been anymore perfect

Wonderful zoo! Things you should keep in mind. The food is terrible. There arent any healthy options for kids (just in case you prefer that). We did not find water refilling stations anywhere either. Apparently they are right there.. So just carry an extra bottle of water in case you dont find one.

Very active but i honestly hate the smell and how they organize, but i know that is because of the animals. So it's a great place for families and friends.

EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL.....WELL CLEAN AND UPKEEP.....

We went on a Wednesday for the free admission. We really enjoyed the time and even though the line seemed long to get in, it went quickly. I would recommend getting the all access pass for $15.00. There were a few things we would have liked to do like the Congo gorrilla exibit and the tree house. But it is a really nice zoo.

One of the best zoos around. They really care about the animals and conservation.

Our daughter went there for a couple of years to their camp and internship programs. Excellent program and learning experiences but the traveling back and forth everyday was annoying. You do what you can for your kids. It s always good to do this with a friends so sharing the drive won t be too bad.

Lot of the animals are gone, African Wild dogs looked too skinny, and no Zoo train anymore.

Nice zoo , have place for any age. The best time for come in in morning , around 9-10 o'clock. I will come back again with my relatives

My kids and I enjoyed everything from the zoo definitely coming back again.

Should visit in summer or fall. Tropical animals aren't available in winter.

Always impressed with the zoo. Did the Christmas light exhibit for the first time and was simply blown away. I had as much, if not more fun than my young kids.

So amazing and the animals are adorable. People are just savages. Wish more people remembered (or cared to remember) how to wait their turn. So much pushing and shoving not only from children but adults as well.

Best zoo in US .A great surprise in an urban environment.

I would have loved this place if I did not have the luxury of growing up 15 minutes away from the San Diego Zoo. I loved how many birds there were! But my friends were not interested, as I think a lot of people are. The butterfly walk was so great though.

It was a fun time for me and my family! Especially my little baby brother, he loved the children's zoo section

Nothing to complain about when it comes to the Bronx Zoo and the bathroom with choose is always clean everything runs well

The Bronx Zoo was amazing! Social distancing was easy because of the limited amount of people there. It was a beautiful day! We had a wonderful time!

Awesome place for day trip specifically for kids. Children zoo , congo gorila, asia train ride are must see

This the first time in my life I was disappointed with the zoo alot of animals have died ex: Panthers,polar bears, the large turtles moved,things that were Free on Wednesdays you pay for no trams until June, no train that take you around etc. I'm 55 and wanted my grandkids to enjoy what my kids and I enjoyed every I went to the zoo. Now it's better to watch it on T.V you may see a little more.So disappointed donated to see hardly anything and I just told someone to go there. My Grandkids will never get to enjoy what we once did Heart broken!

It's a good place to go to spend family time but if so of the stuff there wasn't that much money people would have more fun. Overall its a good place to go and hangout with friends and family.

I would love to give a 5 , but every exhibit we went to. The interactive feature were broken. Buttons did nothing and no one to ask. Overall it is 100% worth it, plan on going again.. just wish someone with more money than me can donate and fix what they have..

Crazy busy, took 2 hours to park the car in one of the Zoo parking lots. Very crowded inside. Many animals could not be seen. Definitely won't visit again.

Even in the winter, the zoo has a number exhibits open with most having an indoor section for the animals and to allow guests to see them while staying warm.

Loved it...especially since i went on Wednesday and they had free general admission and to have a full experience you only have to pay 15 that was the best but do expect a lot of people

Is a good place to a family time. The animal sometimes difficult to see. Big line for no members

I just love going to places which stand as a contradiction to the concrete jungle of NYC. One of them is the Bronx Zoo. The staff is very friendly (Also their customer service) and the place is refreshing. But still, it is a place that lock animals, so it can never get 5 stars from me ;)
Oh, and never go when it is cold, you will miss a lot.

I was kind of disappointed couldn't ride the Mona rail so I couldn't see a good portion of the animals and the zoo just seemed in a state of sad disrepair some of the buildings didn't look like they were open or had anything in them but they did and some of the enclourse for the bigger animals were too small they couldn't move around at all I've been watching the show on TV and had hoped things were better but they didn't make alot of improvements and they have some much empty space they could use to make some better enclosures I don't know why they don't they charge you enough money to get it shouldn't b an issue

Probably the best zoo in NY. Can spend a whole day there and still not make it to all the exhibits.

Lots of things and animals to see. Best to bring your owe food and drinks

Really good place to take kids although wednesday is free it does not have many animals

Awesome place for family fun. The year membership pays for itself.

Always a GREAT place to visit. No matter what day it is. Great Educational Experience for those who Love Animals and want to learn Veterinary Care.

Not alot of animals like the first time i went there why?

It is a perfect Sunday activity. My husband and I took our 1 year old and had a lot of fun. Wear comfortable shoes cause you will be walking a lot. They do have a cafe and coffee place inside and restrooms. You can also bring your own drinks and food if you want.

It's a huge zoo but very few animal species and they're no where to be found. It's just a waste of big space. Other zoo is better tbh

A great big a beautiful zoo! Can get crowded, but that's expected.

It's always good to go. I've been there many times and it's vewer enough. Its amazing to see those animals and always something new.

A spectacular collection of over 6oo different species is waiting to be discovered. I enjoyed especially the birds house where you can wander trough tropical rain forests and hear the birds sing.

I loved the park, i went there a few days back with my wife and we loved it. I felt like a kid again.

Most of the animals were not there we were disapointed