Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo, the Wildlife Conservation Society’s flagship park, opened on November 8, 1899. Since then, the zoo has created a unique window into the natural world for city dwellers in the heart of the Bronx – and serves as a springboard and hub for conservation efforts across the entire planet.
Visit Bronx Zoo
Urban Advantage participants receive vouchers for admission to our institutions. Follow instructions below to reserve tickets using your voucher.
We are excited for you to visit. Vouchers are valid for an all-inclusive Bronx Zoo Admission, including unlimited access to attractions, Zoo shuttle, and all paid exhibits: Jungle World (all year), Wild Asia Monorail (Mar-Oct), Butterfly Garden (Apr-Oct), or Congo Gorilla Forest (Apr-Dec).
To reserve your date and time of entry, copy and paste wcs.education/ua-store in your web browser and provide your Redeem Code/Voucher ID and school name. Once you have reserved, you will receive your tickets in a separate email, which you will present on your mobile device at the admission booth at your reserved date and time.
Parking not included and additional attractions like Budgie Landing, Pumpkin Nights, and Holiday Lights are not included.
Free tickets available for Wednesdays, sign up online starting Monday, restrictions apply.
https://ticketing.wcs.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=WEDBZ&c=BXWED
Guidelines
- This voucher is for planning class and school community trips by UA-participating Teachers/Parent Coordinators/Administrators.
- Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator Vouchers expire on June 30th.
- All UA institutions, except for Queens Botanical Garden and New York Botanical Garden (Bronx), require advance timed-entry reservations. Please see instructions listed under each institution to reserve your timed entry tickets.
- UA institutions require that you show your timed entry tickets; please keep any emails with admission information.
- The Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator listed on the voucher must be present when voucher is used.
- Voucher does not include parking, except at the Staten Island Zoo.
We are excited for you to visit. To book your school community trip (only self-led) at the Bronx Zoo, please copy and paste wcs.education/ua-store in your web browser. You will need to register in advance in order to select a timed entry for your community trip visit. Vouchers will not be accepted at the gate.
Use your School Community Trip voucher to book a self-guided trip at the Bronx Zoo. This includes unlimited access to attractions, Zoo shuttle, and all paid exhibits: Jungle World (all year), Wild Asia Monorail (Mar-Oct), Butterfly Garden (Apr-Oct), or Congo Gorilla Forest (all year).
Parking, Budgie Landing, Pumpkin Nights, and Holiday Lights not included. All NYC public schools can book a self-guided visit to the Bronx Zoo for free through our group sales department https://bronxzoo.com/plan-your-visit/group-sales/students.
Guidelines
- School Community trip vouchers are for Parent Coordinators to host the families and students taught by UA-participating teachers on up to two trips per school year.
- School Community trip vouchers expire on June 30th.
- School Community Trip Redeem Codes (Voucher ID) must be presented at the time you book your reservation.
- The Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator listed on the voucher must be present when voucher is used.
- Limitations to group size may apply, check institutional limits when reserving.
- To request a bus, complete the bus request form on the portal (https://myua.amnh.org).
Upcoming Events
During the school year, when vouchers are valid, the events listed on this page are free.
During the summer, these events may required additional payment.
During the school year, when vouchers are valid, the events listed on this page are free. During the summer, these events may required additional payment.
Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo
