For a firsthand look at biodiversity, head to the Bronx Zoo, where you’ll find more than 4,000 animals and plants spread across outdoor and indoor exhibits. Stroll through the butterfly garden, marvel at the big cats, pet goats and donkeys, or take a ride on the Wild Asia Monorail.
Spend the whole day at the zoo, or visit as part of a daylong adventure in the Bronx. Skip-the-line Bronx Zoo tickets will help save you time, and some Bronx Zoo tours include both date-specific tickets and transportation. Culinary tours in the Bronx’s Belmont area typically take you near the zoo, and highlight the neighborhood’s top eateries.The zoo is also just a short walk from Arthur Avenue, the heart of the Bronx’s Little Italy.