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Zoo · Bronx, New York

🦍 Bronx Zoo

NYC’s big zoo day — Congo gorillas, Madagascar, and tiger mountain energy.

  • Timehalf to full day
  • TicketsPay-what-you-wish Wednesdays historically — confirm current rules.
  • Get there2 train to Bronx Park East or BxM11 bus.

Local shortlist · confirm on arrival · 2026-08

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No printer? Open the sheet on your phone, or print later. Classic · Bonus · Alpha (extra-hard cool finds).

Talk cards Find on map

Zoo map Visitor map Official site · Bronx Zoo · tap to enlarge Open on official site ↗

Short on time? Start here

Do these 3 in order if you can — enough for a short visit. Tap a stop for talk tips & photos. Create and print your mission is above.

🦍 Western lowland gorilla Immersive gorilla habitat — a Bronx signature. 🐯 Sumatran tiger Tigers at eye level through glass. 🦁 African lion Lions on the plains overlook.

More if you have energy

More stops if you have the energy.

African elephant — shortlist photo

🐘 African elephant

Elephants when on the walking route.

 Giraffe — shortlist photo

🦒 Giraffe

Worth a look if you have time.

 Ring-tailed lemur — shortlist photo

🐒 Ring-tailed lemur

Lemurs hopping through the Madagascar building.

 Zebra — shortlist photo

🦓 Zebra

Stripes mixed with the plains herds.

 Red panda — shortlist photo

🦊 Red panda

Red panda fluff if scheduled on-view.

  • 🐘 African elephant — Elephants when on the walking route.
  • 🦒 Giraffe — Worth a look if you have time.
  • 🐒 Ring-tailed lemur — Lemurs hopping through the Madagascar building.
  • 🦓 Zebra — Stripes mixed with the plains herds.
  • 🦊 Red panda — Red panda fluff if scheduled on-view.

What the sheet may include

Print from the button at the top of this page. No app at the venue.

Example finds
  1. Find an animal taller than a grown-up
  2. Spot stripes or spots
  3. Watch something swim or splash
  4. Find a long neck, trunk, or horns
  5. Hear a loud sound (or a quiet one)
  6. Point to where an animal might sleep
  7. Find a bird with bright feathers
  8. Pick your favorite — draw it later

Official site: Bronx Zoo website. Always check hours and tickets before you go.