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Bronx Zoo - Timings

The Bronx Zoo opens at 10 AM every day. Closing time changes with the season:

April 2 to October 31, Weekdays: The park closes at 5 PM. Animal exhibits close at 4:30 PM, and last entry is 4:15 PM.

April 2 to October 31, Weekends and Federal Holidays: The park closes at 5:30 PM. Animal exhibits close at 5 PM, and last entry is 4:45 PM.

November 1 to April 1: The park closes at 4:30 PM daily. Animal exhibits close at 4 PM, and last entry is 3:45 PM.

Lines for animal exhibits may close early if the wait is longer than 30 minutes. The Bug Carousel and Nature Trek stay open until the park closes.

Holiday Closures

The zoo is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Best Time to Visit

Holidays, school breaks and sunny weekends bring the biggest crowds, and the parking lots can fill up. A weekday outside school vacations is usually calmer. Get there at 10 AM to have the most time before exhibits start closing.

In winter, check the forecast. When it's below 35°F or very windy, some outdoor animals, such as the tigers and snow leopards, may be off view.

Bronx Zoo

Highlights

Discover diverse wildlife across extensive naturalistic habitats.

Enjoy unlimited access to all animal exhibits and amusement attractions.

Take advantage of the convenient Zoo Shuttle to explore the vast grounds easily.

Experience interactive and family-friendly areas like the Butterfly Garden and Children’s Zoo.

Support global conservation efforts through your visit to this renowned zoo.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bronx Zoo Timings

What time does the Bronx Zoo open?

The zoo opens at 10 AM daily, all year round.

What time does the Bronx Zoo close?

It closes at 4:30 PM from November 1 to April 1. From April 2 to October 31, it closes at 5 PM on weekdays and 5:30 PM on weekends and federal holidays.

When is last entry?

Last entry is 45 minutes before the park closes.

When do the animal exhibits close?

Animal exhibits close 30 minutes before the park does, and lines may close earlier if the wait is over 30 minutes.

Which holidays is the zoo closed?

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

When is the zoo least crowded?

Weekdays outside school vacations tend to be quieter than holidays, school breaks and sunny weekends.

Are the animals on view in cold weather?

Most are, but when it's below 35°F or very windy, some outdoor animals like tigers and snow leopards may be off view.

When does the Zoo Shuttle run?

From 11 AM until closing. It runs April to August (except Wednesdays) and on weekends only in September and October.

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