Members' Evenings

Bronx Zoo

TBD 2025

Thanks to all who joined us for a fantastic night of fun! Dates for next year's Members' Evenings will be coming soon

Join us, rain or shine, and enjoy exclusive members-only access to the Bronx Zoo for our Limited Zoos, Zoos Plus, Land & Sea, and Conservation-level Members! Plus, this year is extra special because we're celebrating 125 years of the Bronx Zoo with lots of special activities to mark the milestone.

  • Explore Animal Chronicles, a walking trail featuring gigantic, immersive eco-sculptures that showcase key achievements in the Bronx Zoo’s history
  • Show off your wildlife knowledge with Animal Trivia
  • Enjoy wildlife theater
  • Get 10% off food and retail items and 20% off retail purchase of $50 or more.
  • Get creative with some wild crafts
  • Let the kids get whisked away on wild adventures during story time
  • Visit the Children's Zoo to encounter prairie dogs, otters, and the giant anteater - and say hello to familiar favorites in the barnyard area.
  • Take a ride on Wild Asia Monorail and spot tigers, rhinos, red pandas, and more.
  • Climb aboard the one-of-a-kind Bug Carousel.
  • Explore Nature Trek
  • Get your face painted (ages 3+)
  • Grab a yummy 125th birthday celebration cupcake
  • Enjoy a Dance through the Decades show
  • Add to the community mural and write or draw us a happy birthday message
  • Explore Bronx Zoo's history with archival documents and photographs
  • Test your skills in our Tournament Zone Games
  • Say hello to the birds of Budgie Landing
  • Exclusive Member Pin and more!

All Areas and Exhibits will be open until 7:30 P.M.

Last entry/ride times:

  • BUG CAROUSEL 7:30 p.m.
  • BUTTERFLY GARDEN last entry 7:00 p.m.
  • CHILDREN’S ZOO last entry 7:00 p.m.
  • CONGO GORILLA FOREST last entry 7:00 p.m.
  • JUNGLEWORLD last entry 7:00 p.m.
  • NATURE TREK 7:30 p.m.
  • WILD ASIA MONORAIL line closes 6:30pm – last train departs at 7pm (will close in the event of rain.)
  • ZOO SHUTTLE will run until 8:00 p.m. (will not run if it’s raining hard.)
  • Budgie Landing last entry 7:00 p.m.

Exhibits open until 7:30 p.m. (see above for last entry times).

  • African Plains
  • Aquatic Bird House
  • Gelada Reserve
  • Carter Giraffe Building
  • Children’s Zoo
  • Congo Gorilla Forest
  • Grizzly Bears
  • Himalayan Highlands
  • Madagascar!
  • Mouse House
  • Russell B. Aitken Sea Bird Colony
  • Tiger Mountain
  • World of Birds
  • World of Reptiles
  • Zoo Center

A FEW HOUSEKEEPING NOTES TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE BEST TIME POSSIBLE:

  • All admission gates will be open
  • Southern Boulevard, Bronx River, and Asia Parking will be open and free for Members starting at 2pm. Parking is subject to availability.
  • Please bring your Membership card and photo ID
  • Full details are available at our Member Know Before You Go page

We hope you’ll share photos of the fun we’re having on social media. If you do, please tag us @bronxzoo so we can share some of our favorites. See you soon!

Admission to Members’ Evening is only valid for the amount of individuals covered on your membership. Access to the Bronx Zoo is based on your membership level.

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