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Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo is an attraction in Bronx, NY, part of the New York City guide. Cost: $25 to $50. Open year-round.
2300 Southern Blvd · Bronx, NY
Why you should go…
The Bronx Zoo has been wowing New Yorkers since 1899, and its Congo Gorilla Forest and Tiger Mountain still set the standard for immersive wildlife habitats. With 265 acres and thousands of animals, it's a full-day adventure that's an easy express-bus or subway ride from Midtown. Kids will talk about the sea lion feedings for weeks.
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