You can make the Bronx Zoo a beloved part of your neighborhood all year long with a WCS Membership. There’s so much to explore for families and animal lovers of all ages, including iconic exhibits like Congo Gorilla Forest, Wild Asia Monorail, Children’s Zoo, and more.

Best of all, you can apply the cost of your tickets as credit toward a year-long Membership.

It’s the best family value in NYC!

Become a Member

Membership Benefits

  • Visit anytime! Enjoy unlimited access to 4 NYC zoos PLUS the NY Aquarium — no reservations needed!
  • More family fun year-round! Boo at the Zoo, Holiday Lights, Members Evenings, and more.
  • Special Perks! Discounts, exclusive Member events and previews plus a limited edition t-shirt!
  • …And much more!

Upcoming Events

Experience a full year of family memories-in-the-making, with special events at the Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium*. From big seasonal celebrations to unforgettable family moments, WCS parks offer year-round opportunities to discover, explore, relax, and bond with the people you love in the places you love, all in the company of amazing animals.

Bronx Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

Saturday – Sunday, September 26 – November 01
plus Monday, October 12

Bronx Zoo

Holiday Lights

Select dates, November 21 - January 3
Exclusive Members Preview: November 19 – 20
40% off Tickets for Members

New York Aquarium

Ascarium

Saturday - Sunday, October 17 - November 1
Unlimited access for Land & Sea and Conservation level Members

New York Aquarium

New Holiday Celebration

December 26 - 31
Unlimited access for Land & Sea and Conservation level Members

Become a Member

*Based on the membership level you choose, all or a portion of your ticket purchase can be credited towards the cost of a WCS Membership. Access to the NY Aquarium, Bronx Zoo parking and Bronx Zoo Star Attractions is based on the membership level. Applying tickets towards a membership cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.

More to Zoo

Wild Encounters

Get up-close and personal with some of your favorite animals including penguins, sloths, giraffes, and more.
Members receive a 10% discount.

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Education Programs

See animals up close, explore exhibits, and get hands-on in our classrooms.
Members receive discounts on all Education programs.

Learn More

Food and Retail

Treat yourself to food, drinks, and commemorative merch!
Members receive a 10% discount.

We loved welcoming your family to Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood at the Bronx Zoo, and we hope you’ll be with us making new memories and meeting amazing animals for years to come.

BECOME A MEMBER

Apply the cost of your tickets as credit toward a year-long Membership.

Check out our interactive map!

Maximize your next trip to the zoo. Check out bronxzoo.com/today on your smartphone to view real-time info and our interactive map.

Need some direction? Access real-time info and our interactive map.

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Visit the in-park app experience

Need some direction? Get park maps, real-time info, and more with our new app.

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