Bronx Zoo

From Mikomos

From Wikipedia: The Bronx Zoo is a world-famous zoo located within the Bronx Park, in the Bronx borough of New York City. The largest metropolitan zoo in the United States, the Bronx Zoo comprises 265 acres of parklands and naturalistic habitats, formerly part of Fordham University's property, along with the ajoining grounds that are the New York Botanical Gardens. The zoo is home to over 4,000 animals, many of which are endangered or threatened species. [1]

Tips

• It stinks.
• They have decent eating areas but you'll want to bring your own food to avoid paying the stinky prices at the vending machines.
• There's a whole lot of walking between exhibits. Ensure proper walking shoes.
• Buy tickets online and print them to avoid long lines.
• Locate discounts to save on admission.

Hours Subject to change. Always verify.

• Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Weekends & Holidays 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Directions

From Manhattan’s Eastside

FDR Drive North to the Triborough Bridge. Follow signs to the Bronx and the Bruckner Expwy. Take Bruckner towards New Haven (stay left); after drawbridge, exit right for the Bronx River Pkwy North. The Zoo’s Bronx River entrance (Gate B) is located at Exit 6 off the Bronx River Pkwy.

From Manhattan’s Westside

Henry Hudson North to Cross Bronx Expwy East (I-95) to Exit 4B. Follow signs to Bronx River Pkwy North (bearing left after the I-95 entrance ramp). The Zoo’s Bronx River entrance (Gate B) is located at Exit 6 off the Bronx River Pkwy.

Alternate route:

Henry Hudson north to Mosholu Pkwy (Exit 24). After about 2 miles, the Mosholu turns into a local road with stoplights. After 8th stoplight, turn right onto Dr. Kazimiroff Blvd, which becomes Southern Blvd. The Zoo is approximately 2 miles down on the left, and the Southern Blvd Entrance (Gate C) can be found at 182nd St.

From Westchester

The Zoo’s Bronx River entrance (Gate B) is located at Exit 6 off the Bronx River Pkwy. To get to this exit from points north, follow: Taconic State Pkwy into Sprain Brook Pkwy South to Bronx River Pkwy South Saw Mill River Pkwy or I-87 to Cross County Pkwy East to Bronx River Pkwy South I-684 or Hutchinson River Pkwy to Cross County Pkwy West to Bronx River Pkwy South

From Connecticut

Take I-95 South to Pelham Pkwy West. Or take Merritt Pkwy South to Hutchinson River Pkwy South to Pelham Pkwy West. Follow Pelham Pkwy West for 2 miles. Turn left on Boston Road (just after passing under the subway). Turn right at light. The Zoo’s Bronx River entrance (Gate B) is located directly ahead after the underpass.

From New Jersey

Most direct route:

George Washington Bridge to Cross Bronx Expwy (I-95) to Exit 4B. Follow signs to the Bronx River Pkwy North (you’ll be bearing left after the I-95 entrance ramp). The Zoo’s Bronx River entrance (Gate B) is located at exit 6 off the Bronx River Pkwy.

Alternate route:

Take GW Bridge to the Henry Hudson north (9A) to Mosholu Pkwy (Exit 24). After 8th stoplight, turn right onto Dr. Kazimiroff Blvd, which turns into Southern Blvd. The Zoo is approximately 2 miles down on the left, and the Southern Blvd Entrance (Gate C) can be found at 182nd St.

From Brooklyn, Queens or Long Island

Whitestone Bridge to Hutchinson River Pkwy North to Pelham Pkwy West. Follow Pelham Pkwy West for 2 miles and turn left on Boston Road (just after passing under the subway). Turn right at light. The Zoo’s Bronx River entrance (Gate B) is located directly ahead after the underpass.

Note to Drivers

During summer months, the Bronx River Parking lot (Gate B) fills up early and traffic is redirected to our Southern Blvd parking lot (Gate C). This requires cars to exit the Bronx River Pkwy at Exit 7W, Fordham Road. After the blinking light, exit right. At top of exit ramp, make a left onto Southern Blvd. Gate C can be found at 182nd Street.Latitude: 40°51′2.484″N
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