Where to Go in New York City: the 4 Best Zoos

1.Bronx Zoo Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 406 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $28Our pick

Spend about four hours exploring the Bronx Zoo at your own pace with mobile admission, unlimited rides and attractions, and access to more than 265 acres of animal exhibits. Plan extra time for walking, arrive early, and check daily hours because exhibits close before the zoo does.

“After a much needed vacation we decided to visit the zoo. The most memorable experience was my daughter’s expression hearing the Lion roar and seeing the Giraffes.”

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2.Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 288 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $22Best value

Spend one to two hours among penguins, sea lions, monkeys, snow leopards, tropical birds, and farm animals at Central Park Zoo. Your $22.95 mobile admission also includes the 4-D Theater. The compact layout works well for families and a short break from Manhattan sightseeing.

“I was unable to use the viator ticket the confirmation and bar code did not work so ended up buying the ticket at the zoo”

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3.Central Park Zoo Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 237 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Spend a day at Central Park Zoo on Fifth Avenue, exploring tropical, temperate, and polar habitats, the Tisch Children’s Zoo, and a 4-D theater. See penguins, snow leopards, bears, red pandas, birds, seals, and friendly farm animals. The compact layout suits a one-hour visit or a relaxed two-to-three-hour family outing.

“It was so friendly and we loved how it was a lovely size, not too big. Really great animals especially the bears we loved them ❤️ Great value great experience will definitely visit again xxxx”

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4.NYC: Bronx Zoo Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 36 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Spend one day at the Bronx Zoo, home to more than 11,000 animals from 640 species. See gorillas, Amur tigers, elephants, rhinos, aye-ayes, birds, and reptiles. Your ticket includes major exhibits, the Bug Carousel, JungleWorld, and seasonal rides such as the Wild Asia Monorail.

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