Floodplain forest on an artificial island in the Bronx River, with walking trails & lookouts.
At a glance
#8 of 85 Tourist attractions in Bronx #2 of 6 Nature preserves in BronxLocalGuideWorld score: 4.70
Rating breakdown
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5 ★78%
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4 ★17%
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3 ★4%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★1%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Bronx River Forest?
- Bronx River Forest is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 3,303 reviews.
- How does Bronx River Forest rank in Bronx?
- Bronx River Forest is #8 of 85 Tourist attractions in Bronx by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Bronx River Forest located?
- 402 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, NY 10467, United States — 1.8 km from the center of Bronx.
- How can I contact Bronx River Forest?
- Phone: +1 718-430-4665 · Website: nycgovparks.org
This was a trip to the Bronx zoo. Be prepared for a lot of walking. It was raining on and off. Difficult to see animals. Many were a distance away. For indoor displays a lot of animals seem to be missing. Perhaps I went on a bad day.
I would highly recommend buying tickets online. They are typically cheaper and grant access to everything at the zoo. I paid $32.00 online and had access to everything at zoo.
If you buy tickets at zoo, it will cost you $37.00 plus you will have to pay extra for monorail, children's zoo, certain animal houses, etc. Close to $100 when all is said and done. Overall the zoo has beautiful grounds and is well kept.
I would highly recommend buying tickets online. They are typically cheaper and grant access to everything at the zoo. I paid $32.00 online and had access to everything at zoo.
If you buy tickets at zoo, it will cost you $37.00 plus you will have to pay extra for monorail, children's zoo, certain animal houses, etc. Close to $100 when all is said and done. Overall the zoo has beautiful grounds and is well kept.
One of the finest zoos, sprawling over 265 acres, the Bronx Zoo offers ample parking at the Bronx River Forest area. Our parking fee was $20. If you plan to visit on a free day, it's wise to secure your tickets in advance through the link provided in the FAQ section of their website. While the chosen time slot often doesn't impact entry, the decision rests with the entrance staff on the day of your visit. It's worth noting that during the summer, free days tend to draw large crowds. Consider enhancing your experience by upgrading your free ticket for $17, which grants access to unlimited rides on the hop-on-hop-off battery train, the Jungle World exhibit, the monorail, and the Gorilla section – all included in the upgrade.
To thoroughly explore the entire park, allocate a minimum of 4 to 5 hours.
To thoroughly explore the entire park, allocate a minimum of 4 to 5 hours.
A gem site in the Bronx. No everyone living in nyc knows that there is a waterfall den in the city. The only way you can get to see it if you go there by train.
If you are into saving endangered species, you really need to support bronx zoo, from snow leopards, red pandas, rhinos and other exotic animals, the staff here ensure that the animals remain happy, safe and well taken care off. The train through the park is an enjoyable experience so would highly recommend taking it. Please help bronx zoo save the endangered ones.
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Visiting USA on My own and to make my way to the bronx zoo was an experience I never thought I would do loved it
Visiting USA on My own and to make my way to the bronx zoo was an experience I never thought I would do loved it
We took my 3yr old grandbaby, she was Engaged! To the 4th power. Monarail is a must go for the prive tour as well learn lots of fun facts from your personalized tour guide. Tuesdays are FREE but crowded grt there early. . Parking is 20$ per vehicle. Season passes available.
Visiting Bronx River Forest through NYBG was a great experience. Great trip for people of all ages. Accessible via mass transit, Metro North, and car. Free entrance on Wednesday's. There's a vast area to take nice walks and hikes. Nice displays of nature's botanical gardens. There are restaurants and a very nice gift shop. If you're into photography there's a multiple of areas to take awesome pics.
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