Bronx Zoo Hours Information

Situated at the Bronx Park in New York City, the Bronx Zoo is one of the urban wildlife parks of the Wildlife Conservation Society's collection. With about 265 acres of naturalistic habitats and plenty of attractions, the zoo is widely considered as the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States. It even has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

The official website of Bronx Zoo

http://www.bronxzoo.com/

The zoo also features a couple of previous names - the Bronx Zoological Park and the Bronx Zoological Gardens.The story of the Bronx Zoo began from 1899 when it only had 843 animals in 22 different exhibits. Today, the Bronx Zoo houses over 4,000 animals of 650 species. Most of them are endangered and threatened animals.

The zoo consists of a number of exhibits, some of which are arranged by taxonomy while others are arranged geographically. The outdoor exhibits involve the African Plains, Baboon Reserve, Congo Gorilla Forest and Wild Asia Monorail. The Jungle World, Butterfly Garden, Monkey House, Madagascar and the World of Birds are included in indoor exhibits.

Bronx Zoo on Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronx_Zoo

Indeed, the Bronx Zoo is a great destination for animal lovers from all over the world. A trip to the zoo would be definitely worth your money. To ensure that you will have sufficient time to enjoy everything the zoo has to offer you, you really need to plan your visit carefully ahead of event. Ok, let's take a glance at the operation hours of Bronx Zoo.

The Bronx Zoo would be closed on Thanksgiving Day, as well as Christmas Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and New Year's Day. Besides, the daily opening hours of the zoo vary by seasons.

As for spring and summer, from April 2 through October 30, 2011:

The Bronx Zoo opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. on weekdays. When it comes to weekends and holidays, its operation hours would be from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

There would be a large number of sun-worshippers like African lions and wild dogs gorillas waiting for visitors to the zoo in spring and summer. Also, the Wild Asia Monorail, Butterfly Garden and plenty of other seasonal rides & exhibits would open to the public. If you come to the zoo along with your little ones, maybe you should take them to the Children's Zoo - the most popular destination in Bronx Zoo for any junior explorers. In addition, experiencing the Dora & Diego's 4-D Adventure is also a must for any visitor to the zoo.

The last entry to most exhibits and attractions inside the zoo would be 30 minutes before zoo closing. However, the bug Carousel is available until closing.

Bronx Zoo Hours & Rates Information for Spring and Summer

http://www.bronxzoo.com/plan-your-trip/hours-and-rates/spring-summer-hours-and-rates.aspx

During fall and winter, from November 1, 2010 to April 1, 2011:

Any visitor will be welcomed to the Bronx Zoo from 10 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. every day.

During these two seasons, you can visit plenty of cold-weather creatures at the Bronx Zoo, like snow leopards, polar bear and tigers and many other lovely animals. Besides, you are able to enjoy a wonderful Dora and Diego's 4-D Adventure or an exciting escape to the Madagascar or the giant indoor rainforest - the Jungleworld.

In both fall and winter, all animal exhibits, rides and attractions inside the zoo would be available until 30 minutes before zoo closing. But after 4pm, you will be still allowed to enjoy the Zoo Shuttle and Bug Carousel which would operate until zoo closing.

Bronx Zoo Fall & Winter Hours and Rates Information

http://www.bronxzoo.com/plan-your-trip/hours-and-rates.aspx