Is there a day when admission is free? Limited Admission is free all day on Wednesdays at the Bronx Zoo. ADVANCE TIMED TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. The Wednesday Ticket Store opens on Mondays at 5:00pm for that Wednesday's reservations.
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Unfortunately, Central Park Zoo does not offer a free admission day. TIP: General admission tickets are included for free with the purchase of the All-Inclusive Sightseeing Pass and up to 50% off with the purchase of the Pick'em Sightseeing Pass, both of which are tourist discount passes.
The best time to visit most zoos is during the weekdays when it's less crowded. Avoid the midday heat by visiting in the morning or late afternoon. You'll also have a better chance of seeing animals that are more active during these cooler times of the day.
I think the Central Park zoo is charming, but the Bronx zoo has more to see. Much prefer open space zoos in the hinterlands . . . although you often need binocs to see the animals. The Bronx Zoo is the Ferrari of zoos the Central Park Zoo is the Honda of zoos, but the Bronx Zoo requires a large time allocation.
Today, the Bronx Zoo is world-renowned for its large and diverse animal collection, and its award-winning exhibitions. The zoo is part of an integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and it is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).