Big Bears
Description
Schedule
Open year-round
Admission
Included with all tickets.
Accessibility
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Steep Hill
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Wheelchair Accessible
*To travel between dhole exhibit and grizzly bears, avoiding stairs, head past Himalayan Highlands and the former World of Darkness.
Explore 125 years of Bronx Zoo history
Explore our digital timeline and learn about key Bronx Zoo achievements in saving animal species and connecting people to wildlife.
We hope you’ll celebrate the Bronx Zoo’s 125th birthday with us this spring and summer.
Helping Bears and Humans Coexist
As people continue to develop land and build homes in areas that are prime wildlife habitat, encounters between people and bears have become more frequent. WCS conservationists work to educate the public on how to reduce human/bear conflicts. By raising awareness of the importance of keeping human food away from bears, as well as guiding land use decisions that will minimize rural sprawl, WCS is helping to improve relations between bears and people.
Bears with Us
Our bears love to swim, wrestle with each other, stretch, and enjoy the enrichment our keepers provide for them, such as foraging for food treats.
Get more out of your zoo visit
Become a WCS Member today and begin a year of adventure at the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and Prospect Park Zoo. Book a Wild Encounter for a personal meeting with your favorite animals and the keepers who care for them.
