Bronx Zoo Location, Size, and Transit Guide

Address: 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460.

Setting

265 acres within Bronx Park—one of the largest urban zoos in the U.S. Managed by Wildlife Conservation Society.

Public Transit (Best Option)

• Subway: 2/5 trains to Pelham Parkway (walk 3 blocks east) or B/D to Fordham Rd (bus connection).
• Bus: Bx9, Bx12, Bx19, Bx22, BxM11 (express from Manhattan).
• Metro-North: Harlem Line to Botanical Garden Station (10-min walk).

Driving

Parking lots at Southern Blvd & Bronx River Pkwy entrances ($20+). Congestion likely on weekends.

Highlights

• Congo Gorilla Forest (6.5 acres, 20+ gorillas)
• Tiger Mountain, Himalayan Highlands, World of Birds
• Wild Asia Monorail (seasonal), Butterfly Garden, Children's Zoo

Open year-round. Timed tickets online recommended. Allow 4–6 hours for full experience.