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Bronx Zoo

2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460
718-220-5100
Ranked #2 of 25 attractions in Bronx
4.0 of 5 stars 311 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Activities: Viewing foliage, Viewing wildlife
Traveller Description:           The Bronx Zoo is one of the best zoological parks in the world and one of the facilities administered by the renowned Wildlife Conservation... more »
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Thornwood, New York
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

If you like zoos this is one of the best. Take your children or go alone and see and experience the pleasure of seeing animals you'll likely not have the opportunity to see in the wild. Excellent research done here too.

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Queens, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Liked - walking/exercise opportunity, pink flamingos, peacocks, tigers, aia monorail (baby pandas), refillable soft drinks tah we sahred, Disliked - felt lost all day, staff also unable to give directions, unruly/ill mannered childnre.

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nyc
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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Ok, so they are adding a myriad of ways to make money in the zoo, including $10 face painting which is veryy appealing to the kids. But my 4 year old loves the zoo. she loves the bug carousel. We both love seeing the giraffes. And May has been an awesome month of weekend activities including the Avenue Zoo show.... More

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New York
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Ive been to the Bronx zoo on many occasions. I love animals, Its a great day to spend the day with your kids or whomever.You've gotta take the subway there too.

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Brooklyn, New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

imagine, the best in new york! worth a whole day. only problem is that it's in the bronx.

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Binghamton, NY
Top Contributor
106 reviews 106 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We completely enjoyed our visit! The Zoo presents a series of excellent vistas in which to observe the various animal populations. Natural outcroppings of the New York City schist and gneiss bedrock are worked into the various animal habitats and poke up through the paved walkways. You get the feeling that you are observing the animals in their natural setting... More

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Valladolid
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 via mobile

We enjoyed the zoo very much. The children's zoo was an amazing experience for all the family. Nature at it's best!

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New York City, New York
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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its really spread out and be ready to walk, If you are with the children- I would advice stroller as a must,as they will get tired. I like this Zoo, it covers pretty much the wildlife as we know it. Its set up in the way that animals inhibit the areas in the park which is supposedly is closest to... More

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Los Angeles, CA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This is one of the better zoo's I've seen - they have great exhibits and it's HUGE (alot of walking). I think they're doing some renovations there, so I can see it being better in the future. Wish we could have gone on the Asia tram ride, but, the lines were too long. That's my only complaint...That and they wouldn't... More

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Jersey City, New Jersey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I enjoyed everything. However, my favorite part at the zoo is riding in the carts while overlooking the zoo.

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