Came by on Mother's Day at around 10:30 (it opens at 10) and it was already getting crowded…read more Admission is $6/adult if you live in Bergen County. If not, it's $10. The carousel is $3. It's a pretty small zoo, which has its pros and cons. Pros are that you can finish seeing everything pretty quickly. We probably spent less than an hour there, including the carousel. Cons are that there was not much to see. There were exhibits that listed certain animals, but they were nowhere to be found. I would say that if you're just looking for an activity to do with the kids, this would be a good option. But if you're looking to actually see any animals, you'll need to go to a bigger zoo.

I've been coming to Bergen Zoo since I was a little girl, so it's a place I've always loved. But on…read moremy most recent visit, I felt a little disappointed. I barely saw any animals, and many of the enclosures looked empty. I think there's a lot of potential for improvement, especially before the big crowds arrive. I hope they can bring back the charm and experience I remember from growing up, because this place truly has the ability to be so much better.

Always such an enjoyable trip, and the experience differs depending on the time of year. That said,…read morewe visit multiple times over the course of the year for various reasons. In the Spring, their garden center simply can't be beat. I purchase flats of vegetables for my garden here, and the plants always do incredibly well. Healthy, good producers, and for a great price. There also offer many varieties I can't find elsewhere. The market truly shines here. Fresh baked goods are incredible. Donuts, pies, cakes, etc. are all excellent. Fresh milk, vegetables, and eggs are also amazing. However, we LOVE their meats. You can't go wrong with any of them. The petting zoo is great for children and families. It is certainly elaborate and fun. Staff are kind and helpful, always willing to strike up conversation. Prices are reflective of the quality here. We love it. Try it out!

A little bit of everything at this fun location…read more You're either coming here for the petting zoo and finding out there is also a farmer's market, or you're here for a farmer's market and finding out there is also a petting zoo. Either way, everyone's a winner. The petting zoo is much larger than others in the area, giving the pets and the customers a lot of space to roam around. You can buy your tickets online, or with the QR code on site, or with cash at the booth located at the zoo entrance at the top of the hill past the upper parking lot. The farmers market provides amazingly fresh produce, fruits, veggies, baked goods, and a pre-made food selection. You can order a fresh sandwich, sides and soup. A delicious bonus. Somethings look out for include sparce parking at the top of the hill where the farmers market is, but plenty further down and towards the greenhouse. Also seating to eat is located in the back past checkout in the playground area that is also lacking a number of tables, but make meeting new people an experience when sharing seating. A fun adventure rolled into one location.

Great time here today. My daughter loved seeing all of the animals and had fun feeding the bats…read more She initially was hesitant but the woman explained everything to her and made her feel comfortable to do it herself.

AKA The Bat Cave…read more.... Came here in October as a recommendation from a colleague. Brought the kids here with the impression that all we were going to do was feed bats. Tickets were purchased in advanced online. This made checking in easy. We walked in and was greeted right away. As we approached the animals in the first room, we were informed of the type of animal and it's name. We got to feed some tortoise here. Into the second room to our surprise we found two pigs that we also got to feed. By far the friendliest pigs ever. They loved to eat but also loved rubs! The final room was the grand finale. Here they had cages with plenty of bats that we also got to feed. The feeding of these bats was truly a one of a kind experience. Aside from the animal smell which was expected as they are animals, we had a fun time! Everyone there was so informative and had great knowledge of every animal and/or reptile we had questions on.

"A big kid in a candy store" is the best way to describe my day trip to the Bronx Zoo. I made the…read moretwo-hour journey from Brooklyn to the Bronx because the region's premier zoo had long been on my bucket list, and it certainly did not disappoint. Getting there was straightforward: the 4 train to the Bronx followed by the BxM12 bus brought me right to the zoo. I did find the admission price a bit steep at $47 for a senior ticket, but once inside, it was easy to see where the money goes. The zoo is absolutely massive, yet laid out quite well. Better directional signage would have been helpful, but the pictograms worked reasonably well, and staff members were stationed throughout the grounds and always available to answer questions. One of the highlights was the accessible monorail, which provides a relaxing way to see a large portion of the zoo. There was also a shuttle service, though it did not appear to be wheelchair accessible. I appreciated the thoughtful signage letting visitors know when animals were outside if indoor habitats appeared empty. Another standout feature was the extensive use of large glass viewing areas, creating an immersive experience that made me feel remarkably close to the animals. They appeared calm, comfortable, and well cared for. Because it was a fairly hot day, spotting some animals required peering through bushes and dense vegetation, but that only added to the feeling of observing them in a more natural environment. The gorillas were the stars of the day for me. They were absolutely enormous, fascinating to watch, and truly awe-inspiring. One piece of advice: get there when the zoo opens at 10 a.m. It became crowded very quickly, especially with families and young children. As a power wheelchair user, navigating around excited kids darting in every direction could be challenging at times. That said, the zoo's pathways and routes are very powerchair-friendly. Visitors using manual wheelchairs may find the zoo more demanding simply because of how large and spread out the grounds are. After five hours of exploring, I left tired but happy. The day was enjoyable, adventurous, educational, and fascinating. Most of all, it reminded me what it feels like to be a big kid in a candy store. #BronxZoo #TysAdventures26 #BronxNY #

I enjoyed this day at the zoo. I took advantage of a free Wednesday (book your ticket the Monday…read morebefore) and saw pretty much everything I wanted to see. I did pay the extra $7 to go to the Congo and see exactly one gorilla and one Okapi. The gorillas were actually more readily visible outside the special Congo exhibit. But the exhibit itself was kinda cool. I am a big walker so the 3+ miles I tracked on my fitness app were no problem, but I could see how this would be harder for families with small children. I did feel like I was backtracking a lot because of the way the park is laid out. The animal enclosures are BIG. And right now many of them seem to be a bit overgrown with spring vegetation. While this is great for the animals, I didn't really feel up close with many of the exhibits. I used a lot of zoom on my camera. Some highlights - the peacocks roaming about. You will hear them, but if not, they tend to hang around Soma Village. The reptile pavilion featured a lot of cool snakes. I also enjoyed the World of Birds exhibit. Père David deer - the zoo is a big breeder of this threatened species and there were 5 fawns in the enclosure playing together. Disappointments - did not see any tigers, the red panda was also well hidden. I know the zoo does a lot of great things for wildlife conservation, but I feel like I missed some of that explanation. At smaller zoos there have been volunteers or docents roaming about to talk about the animals - oftentimes unscripted - so I've learned about things like Species Survival Plans (SSPs) and how zoos manage breeding programs by trading siblings with other zoos so there is not species inbreeding. Getting there: take the 5 train to 180th street. Straight shot down 180th then a right on Boston and you will see the "A" Asia gate. I am rounding up to 4 stars but would probably give it 3.5. Not my most favorite zoo, but worth another visit!

Although it was smaller than what we are used to, it was fun. We had a good time looking at all the…read moreanimals. The best part was the seals. They were crowd pleasers for sure. Worth the 14 per adult.

Every time I purchase tickets from wcs.org I get immediately subscribed (without any my intention)…read moreto multiple mailing lists, and start getting lots of emails from various addresses like info@ , donate@ , newsletter@ members@ em.wcs.org. I just want to visit attraction, why I get resubscribed over and over to multiple mailing lists? Zoo itself is great.