Getting Here

We have two main parking lots, one at Southern Boulevard and the other off the Bronx River Parkway. If our parking lots are filled to capacity, we recommend guests look for alternate parking, including nearby locations such as Fordham University. Please note, Member parking benefits do not apply offsite.

For Drivers Using GPS

Using a GPS unit to navigate to the zoo? We have two main parking lots, one at Southern Boulevard and the other off the Bronx River Parkway. For the Southern Boulevard entrance, please plug the following address into your GPS unit: 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460. To get to the Bronx River entrance, please use the intersection of Bronx River Parkway and Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10460 as your GPS destination.

From Manhattan's Eastside

FDR Drive North to the RFK Bridge. Follow signs to the Bronx and the Bruckner Expwy. Take Bruckner towards New Haven (stay left); after drawbridge, exit right for the Bronx River Pkwy North. The Zoo's Bronx River entrance (Gate B) is located at Exit 6 off the Bronx River Pkwy.

From Manhattan's Westside

Henry Hudson North to Cross Bronx Expwy East (I-95) to Exit 4B. Follow signs to Bronx River Pkwy North (bearing left after the I-95 entrance ramp). The Zoo's Bronx River entrance (Gate B) is located at Exit 6 off the Bronx River Pkwy.

Alternate route:
Henry Hudson north to Mosholu Pkwy (Exit 24). After about 2 miles, the Mosholu turns into a local road with stoplights. After 8th stoplight, turn right onto Dr. Kazimiroff Blvd, which becomes Southern Blvd. The Zoo is approximately 2 miles down on the left, and the Southern Blvd Entrance (Gate C) can be found at 182nd St.

From Westchester

The Zoo's Bronx River entrance (Gate B) is located at Exit 6 off the Bronx River Pkwy.
To get to this exit from points north, follow:
* Taconic State Pkwy into Sprain Brook Pkwy South to Bronx River Pkwy South
* Saw Mill River Pkwy or I-87 to Cross County Pkwy East to Bronx River Pkwy South
* I-684 or Hutchinson River Pkwy to Cross County Pkwy West to Bronx River Pkwy South

From Connecticut

Take I-95 South to Pelham Pkwy West. Or take Merritt Pkwy South to Hutchinson River Pkwy South to Pelham Pkwy West.
Follow Pelham Pkwy West for 2 miles. Turn left on Boston Road (just after passing under the subway). Turn right at light. The Zoo's Bronx River entrance (Gate B) is located directly ahead after the underpass.

From New Jersey

Most direct route:
George Washington Bridge to Cross Bronx Expwy (I-95) to Exit 4B. Follow signs to the Bronx River Pkwy North (you'll be bearing left after the I-95 entrance ramp). The Zoo's Bronx River entrance (Gate B) is located at exit 6 off the Bronx River Pkwy.

Alternate route:
Take GW Bridge to the Henry Hudson north (9A) to Mosholu Pkwy (Exit 24). After 8th stoplight, turn right onto Dr. Kazimiroff Blvd, which turns into Southern Blvd. The Zoo is approximately 2 miles down on the left, and the Southern Blvd Entrance (Gate C) can be found at 182nd St.

From Brooklyn, Queens or Long Island

Whitestone Bridge to Hutchinson River Pkwy North to Pelham Pkwy West. Follow Pelham Pkwy West for 2 miles and turn left on Boston Road (just after passing under the subway). Turn right at light. The Zoo's Bronx River entrance (Gate B) is located directly ahead after the underpass.

If you will be using a car service to get to the zoo, we recommend getting dropped off and picked up at our Southern Boulevard Gate Pedestrian entry at Southern Blvd and 185th St.

If the Zoo is experiencing a high volume of vehicles, our lots can fill to capacity. When that happens, we recommend guests look for alternate parking. One nearby location is Fordham University.

Alternate parking information >>

From Manhattan, New Jersey and the western part of Westchester

Cross Bronx Expressway eastbound to Webster Avenue. Left on Webster Avenue to 180th Street. Right on 180th Street to Sothern Boulevard. Left on Southern Boulevard to Crotona Parking Lot.

From Connecticut and the Eastern part of Westchester

Interstate 95 (New England Thruway) to Cross Bronx Expressway westbound to Third Avenue Exit. Right on Third Avenue. Right on 180th Street. Left on Southern Boulevard to Crotona Parking Lot.

From Long Island

Cross Bronx Expressway westbound to Third Avenue Exit. Right on Third Avenue. Right on 180th Street. Left on Southern Boulevard to Crotona Parking Lot.