Hours & Rates

Our spring/summer operating schedule is now in effect. Come celebrate the season with African lions, wild dogs, and other sun-worshippers. Enjoy warm-weather rides and attractions including the Wild Asia Monorail, Butterfly Garden, and the Children’s Zoo—a favorite destination for junior explorers. Don’t forget to check our calendar’s exciting lineup of special weekend events!

The Bronx Zoo is open 365 days a year!

Spring/Summer hours and rates are in effect March 22–November 2, 2008.

Monday–Friday

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Weekends & Holidays

10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Admission Tickets

POP (Pay-One-Price) Pass provides seven admissions to any of our special attractions (excluding camel rides) at one low price.


 Limited POP Pass
Adult $15.00 $27.00
Child (Ages 3–12) $11.00 $21.00
Senior (65+) $13.00 $23.00

Children 2 years and under are always free!

Please note: Wednesday admission is a pay-what-you-wish donation. Suggested donation is $15 for adults, $11 for children, and $13 for seniors. Every dollar you give supports our work in caring for animals at the Bronx Zoo and around the world.

Special Rides & Attractions 

Admission to seven special attractions/transportation (except camel rides) included in the POP Pass or can be purchased separately at the rates listed below. 

Congo Gorilla Forest
Your special entry fee directly supports WCS field research.		 $3.00
Children's Zoo
A big adventure for our smallest guests!		 $3.00
Butterfly Garden
See butterflies in flight and flowers in bloom.		 $3.00
Monorail
Enjoy a relaxing ride on the wild side!		 $4.00
Zucker Bug Carousel
Take a spin on our one-of-a-kind ride.		 $2.00
Camel Rides
Saddle up and hop on a hump! Opens at 11:00 a.m., weather permitting.
April & May, Sept. & Oct.: Weds–Sun;
Memorial Day–Labor Day: Daily		 $5.00

Transportation

Skyfari
A scenic ride above the Zoo.		 $3.00
Zoo Shuttle
Ground transportation.
Pay once – ride all day! Seniors ride free.		 $3.00

All–Day Parking

Car $12.00
Bus $16.00


Please note that some exhibits and rides are open weather permitting. All prices and schedules are subject to change.