How to Have a Great Time with Your Pre-Schooler at the Bronx Zoo
We’ve got the recipe for the perfect stress-free zoo visit all planned out for you and your little ones. Using the guide below, all you need to do is show up and enjoy your day.
Children’s Zoo*
Here, little ones get close-up looks at squirrel monkeys, porcupines, great horned owls, otters, coatimundis, fennec foxes, and many other species - all in kids-eye-view exhibits specially designed to engage and educate our youngest guests. Then visit the farmyard to meet, greet, and pet goats, sheep, alpacas, and donkeys.
Insider Tip: Need a bathroom break or changing area? There are restrooms inside Children’s Zoo.
All Aboard the Bug Carousel
Does your kid have a thing for bugs? We get it! Here, they’ll climb aboard a long-legged praying mantis, bright green grasshopper, or their other favorite insect for a one-of-a-kind ride. It’ll have the little ones buzzing and chirping with excitement.
Insider Tip: Food, drinks, and restrooms, including a Family Restroom, are available nearby at Dancing Crane Cafe.
Wild Asia Monorail
Wild Asia Monorail, open May through October, offers a ride into the heart of the Asian wilderness, where your tour guide will point out the animals along the way - including tigers, rhinos, red pandas, elephants, and more.
Insider tip: Budgeting your time? Including a short wait, you can expect the Wild Asia Monorail to take about 25-30 minutes. After Wild Asia, you can explore nearby exhibits including African Plains or Himalayan Highlands, or hop back on the shuttle to reach further areas of the park.
Nature Trek
At Nature Trek, visitors ages 3 & up get a bird’s eye view of the park as they navigate across bridges and over balancing beams in a safe and challenging adventure.
New additions to Nature Trek for 2026 include water play, a music area, stepping stones, and log climbing!
And of course, the zoo is home to more than 11,000 animals, so there are always tigers, giraffes, rhinos, gorillas and more waiting to be discovered by your family.
The Map is Your Friend!
You can use the Bronx Zoo Interactive Map when you arrive to easily navigate the park.
Policies are subject to change, and all guests must abide by the park rules in effect on the
date of visit. When changes happen, we make every effort to align our website and park
signage with updates. Always check before you arrive for the most up-to-date information at
bronxzoo.com/planahead
*Included within Bronx Zoo Admission ticket type, which includes park entry and unlimited Star Attractions. Limited Admission tickets are for park entry only, and Individual Attraction tickets ($7pp) can be purchased at attraction ticket booths.
Some exhibits and attractions are seasonal. Availability is also subject to unforeseen conditions including weather, mechanical, safety, capacity, crowding and/or animal-related considerations.
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