Bronx Zoo
21 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/AskNYC, r/bronx25 comments cited below
What people say, in short
The Bronx Zoo is a popular pick, and many pair it with the New York Botanical Garden next door. One calls it incredible and singles out the monorail, another says it's far better than the tiny Central Park Zoo, and one says it's widely considered one of the top three zoos in the country. A couple came away finding it depressing, one pointing to poor enclosures for the lions, birds of prey and penguins, while another pushes back on that reputation. One says it's far better in spring and summer, though another says it's even better in the snow.
Address
Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460
At a glance
- Best for
- Families
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Gorilla exhibit, Visit with the Botanical Garden, Monorail
Nearby on this map
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Braggadociouszombie in r/AskNYC · Jul 2025
Named with the Botanical Garden as the Bronx must-sees.
- Recommendsu/generalosabenkenobi in r/bronx · Sep 2026
Suggests visiting the zoo as an option in the Bronx.
- Recommendsu/RichNYC8713 in r/AskNYC · Jun 2025
Calls the zoo incredible and highlights its monorail as a standout feature.
- Recommendsu/bxqnz89 in r/bronx · Sep 2026
Lists the zoo among Bronx places to visit.
- Recommendsu/raulsbusiness in r/AskNYC · Jul 2025
Names the zoo among the Bronx's main draws.
- Recommendsu/cosmosteak in r/bronx · Sep 2026
Calls the zoo and botanical garden the default plan for a visit.
- Recommendsu/One_Hour_Poop in r/bronx · Sep 2026
Family visit a few years ago was a hit; mentions a TV show about the zoo.
- Recommendsu/seemetellmenyc in r/bronx · Sep 2026visit time
Suggests the zoo as a pre-game option, depending on timing.
Show all 25 cited comments
- Caveatu/AnonDaddyo in r/bronx · Sep 2026visit time
Don't try to fit it in after an afternoon Yankees game: the zoo starts closing up around five.
- Recommendsu/cardinalmidnight in r/bronx · Sep 2026
Says the zoo is widely regarded as among the country's best.
- Recommendsu/AnnaKareninaTa in r/AskNYC · Jul 2025
Includes the zoo among recommended visits.
- Mixedu/HeWhoIsM in r/bronx · Sep 2026
Defends the zoo against its reputation but agrees the bird enclosure needs updating.
- Recommendsu/SylviaX6 in r/bronx · Jan 2026
Says the Bronx Zoo's quality far exceeds the Central Park Zoo's.
- Recommendsu/New-York-Coffee in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024
Listed among places to check out in the city.
- Recommendsu/QuietCakehorn in r/bronx · Jan 2026seasonality
Calls the Bronx Zoo amazing and says it's even better in snowy weather.
- Recommendsu/redheadkills in r/AskNYC · Jun 2025
Says they would have named the zoo too and calls its membership very worthwhile.
- Recommendsu/FlippinChickens_ in r/bronx · Jan 2026seasonality
Says the Bronx Zoo is much better in warmer months and advises visiting then.
- Recommendsu/cjgio in r/AskNYC · Jul 2025
Lists the zoo among recommended stops in the Bronx.
- Recommendsu/EnvironmentalPlate75 in r/bronx · Sep 2026
Lists the zoo among Bronx places to visit.
- Recommendsu/True_Blue12 in r/bronx · Sep 2026
Simply agrees with the suggestion to visit the zoo.
- Recommendsu/Lindo_MG in r/bronx · Sep 2026
Approves of the suggestions, including the zoo.
- Recommendsu/ApprehensiveMix2649 in r/bronx · Sep 2026
Named when someone asked what else to do in the Bronx around a Yankees game.
- Recommendsu/happy123z in r/AskNYC · Jul 2025
Recommends it.
- Caveatu/Pathetic-Pottery in r/bronx · Sep 2026
Agrees the zoo felt gloomy, pointing to a lion pacing along a worn path.
- Caveatu/PositivityPending in r/bronx · Sep 2026maintenance
Found the zoo gloomy on a past trip; calls the bird, lion and penguin enclosures poor.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.