Bronx Zoo Discounts, Coupons and Promo Codes
This post is about the Bronx Zoo, including what you can see there, how to get there and the cost of admission. We also list many ways you can save on ticket prices or even go for free!
- About the Zoo
- Tickets and Hour
- Discounts and Ways to Save
- Getting There
- Things to Do in NYC with Kids
- Things to Do in NYC
Bronx Zoo Free Day
Visit on Wednesdays when admission is “Suggested Donation Day” or pay what you wish. We have many other suggestions for free or pay-what-you-wish days at other popular NYC museums and attractions (click here).
ABOUT THE BRONX ZOO
With more than 7,000 resident animals showcased over 265 acres, The Bronx Zoo is the largest city zoo in the country! And with so many discounts available for the Bronx Zoo, there’s no reason to pay full price. You’ll see a vast array of animals when you visit the Monkey House, Jungle World with an amazing array of animals, the World of Darkness with bats and other nocturnal animals, and the Congo Gorilla Forest. Be sure to catch a Sea Lion and Penguin Feeding!
TIP: Speaking of feeding, check out our Self-guided Food Tour of nearby Arthur Avenue for some of the best Italian food in all of New York City!
HOURS AND TICKETS
HOURS: Hours change seasonally. They are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, New Years Day and Martin Luther King Jr Day.
- March 30, 2018 ,to November 3, 2018
- Monday-Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Weekends & Holidays 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- November 4, 2018 to April 5, 2019
- Daily 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Note: Animal exhibits close 30 min prior to park closing and 4-D Theater, Bug Carousel, and Zoo Shuttle are open until park closing.
TICKETS:
There are two types of tickets: General Admission and”Total Experience”.
Starting in 2018, the Bronx Zoo is included free for holders of the Sightseeing Pass, a tourist discount pass.
A General Admission ticket does not include some of the best parts of the zoo.
The Total Experience ticket does include them. They are:
- JungleWorld
- 4-D Theater
- Bug Carousel
- Congo Gorilla Forest
- Butterfly Garden
- Wild Asia Monorail
- the Zoo Shuttle
If you buy a General Admission ticket you will have to pay $6 extra for each of those special exhibits. That will really add up! Therefore, it is worth it to go for the “Total Experience” ticket to make the most of your Zoo visit.
Ticket prices from March to November 4, 2018:
- General Admission (can only purchase at the Gate)
- Adult $22.95 / Child (3-12) $14.95 / Senior (65+) $20.95 / Children 2 years and under free.
- “Total Experience” (can purchase online or at the Gate)
- Adult $28.95 / Child (3-12) $20.95 / Senior (65+) $26.95 / Children 2 years and under free.
DISCOUNTS AND SAVINGS ON TICKETS
- Visit on Wednesdays when admission is “Suggested Donation Day” or pay what you wish. We have many other suggestions for free or pay-what-you-wish days at other popular NYC museums and attractions (click here).
- The Zoo’s own website often has promo codes listed at the top of the page so keep your eyes open for those.
- AAA members save up to 20% on admission. Use code AAANY when purchasing tickets on the Wildlife Conservation Service, which also gives discounts to AAA members at other zoos in New York City.
- Military Discount: The Bronx Zoo offers year-round discounts to any active duty or reserve members of the U.S. Military when they present a valid military ID at the admissions gate. Discount includes: free Total Experience Ticket or General Admission ticket and 50% off discount for up to three family members included on the same admissions transaction. Discounted tickets are available at the admissions booths only, not through our online ticket store. Military discounts are not applicable on Wednesdays (pay-what-you-wish day) at the Bronx Zoo.
- Try this Bronx Zoo Coupons Facebook page. They are not affiliated with the Zoo. Occasionally they have coupons or codes that do work.
- Free General Admission to New York City undergraduate college students. Eligible students must be:
- attending an NYC college (must show a valid college ID from an institution within the 5 boroughs of New York City;
- NYC resident, attending non-NYC college (must show valid college ID and proof of NYC residency).
- The Bronx Zoo is easy to get to with the New York City Subway. From Times Square, it is approximately a 1-hour ride on the 2 train.
- Use our interactive Google Map for directions to the zoo by public transportation or car.
- Read our posts on helpful hints on navigating the subway and choosing which MetroCard to buy.
