BRONX, N.Y. — March 31, 2026 — The Bronx Zoo is in bloom for another enchanting season as new arrivals expand the park’s collection of more than 11,000 animals. Refreshed exhibits and attractions, too, will immerse guests in the sights and sounds of the season, making the sprawling nature oasis the ideal spring break destination for visitors of all ages.

In addition to a new panther chameleon in Madagascar! and aardvark in Carter Giraffe Building, guests can visit the zoo’s latest babies in their habitats across the park:

Multiple Star Attraction exhibits will reopen for the season. Guests can take a zero-airfare spring break trip that spans habitats around the globe, all for the price of Bronx Zoo Admission:

  • Congo Gorilla Forest: Witness awe-inspiring western lowland gorillas in their outdoor environment. This 6.5-acre exhibit features a diverse array of fauna and flora that share habitat in the wild, including okapis, red river hogs, mandrills, and more – plus 400 species of plants and trees.
  • Children’s Zoo Farmyard: Pet and feed goats, sheep, alpacas, and other friendly animals of the farmyard at this eye-level exhibit designed to give smaller guests a great view.
  • Butterfly Garden: Encounter hundreds of brilliant butterflies fluttering through a temperate conservatory and naturalistic meadow. During your visit, enjoy the company of unique birds and fish featured in the exhibit.
  • Wild Asia Monorail (opens April 25): Sit back, relax, and take a ride into the heart of the Asian wilderness from an elevated railway. Tour guides are quick to point out animals along the way including red pandas, rhinos, deer, antelope, wild horses, and tigers.

Seasonal experiences at the zoo offer the unique chance to get up close with the wonders of wildlife. This spring, navigate thrilling new interactives at the Nature Trek treetop trail, where stepping stones, log climbing obstacles, and musical instruments expand sensory exploration at the Nature Play area of this safe and challenging course. For another interaction, visit Budgie Landing to witness sociable small parrots flying freely around their habitat – and they may just choose to eat from any guest’s complimentary seed stick.

As you stroll, keep an eye out for flowering native plants like mayapple, trout lilies, Virginia bluebells, and witch-hazel, which will reach peak springtime bloom throughout the park. The Bronx Zoo will operate on extended hours beginning April 2, expanding opportunity for families to enjoy outdoor fun after a long winter. Plan your visit and purchase tickets at BronxZoo.com/plan-your-visit.

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