Bronx Zoo - Urban Advantage NYC

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Urban Advantage participants receive vouchers for admission to our institutions. Click on the button below that applies to you to learn more about reserving tickets. Check www.uanyc.science/vouchers confirm ticket availability for the date you'd like to visit.

Student +3

Thank you for your interest in visiting! Student+3 vouchers are eligible for booking from October 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Valid for an all-inclusive Bronx Zoo Admission, which offers unlimited access to attractions, Zoo shuttle, and all paid exhibits: Jungle World (all year), Wild Asia Monorail (Mar-Oct), Butterfly Garden (Apr-Oct), and Congo Gorilla Forest (Apr-Dec). Parking not included and additional attractions like Budgie Landing, Pumpkin Nights, and Holiday Lights are not included. To use this voucher, copy and paste wcs.education/ua-store in your web browser in order to reserve your date and time of entry. You will need to provide your Voucher ID Number and school name when reserving your tickets online. Once you have reserved online, 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. 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 can only be used by students taught by UA-participating science teachers.
Student +3 vouchers expire 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.
Each voucher admits 4 people.
Voucher does not include parking, except at the Staten Island Zoo.

Teacher

Thank you for your interest in visiting! Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator vouchers are eligible for booking from October 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Valid for an all-inclusive Bronx Zoo Admission, which offers 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). Parking not included and additional attractions like Budgie Landing, Pumpkin Nights, and Holiday Lights are not included. To use this voucher, copy and paste wcs.education/ua-store in your web browser in order to reserve your date and time of entry. You will need to provide your Voucher ID Number and school name when reserving your tickets online. Once you have reserved online, 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. 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.
Each voucher admits 4 people.
Voucher does not include parking, except at the Staten Island Zoo.

Class Trips

Thank you for your interest in visiting! To book a class trip 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 class trip visit. Vouchers will not be accepted at the gate. What can I do with my voucher? Use your Class Trip voucher to book a BXZ classroom or virtual program. You can also visit the Bronx Zoo for self-guided visits. This voucher 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 not included and additional attractions like Budgie Landing, Pumpkin Nights, and Holiday Lights are 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

Class Trip vouchers are for UA-participating science teachers to bring only the students they teach on up to two trips per school year.
Class trip vouchers expire on May 31st.
UA school groups can visit UA institutions and book online (virtual) class programs.
Class Trip Redeem Codes (Voucher ID) must be presented at the time you book your reservation.
Each voucher admits 40 people.

To book a yellow bus, use this link: https://www.opt-osfns.org/opt/schools/field_trips/ftriplogin.aspx

Parent Coordinator

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.
Each voucher admits 4 people.
Voucher does not include parking, except at the Staten Island Zoo.

School Community

Thank you for your interest in visiting! 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.

What can I do with my voucher?

Use your voucher to book a self-guided school community 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 not included and additional attractions like Budgie Landing, Pumpkin Nights, and Holiday Lights are 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.
UA school groups can visit UA institutions and book online (virtual) class programs.
School Community Trip Redeem Codes (Voucher ID) must be presented at the time you book your reservation.
Each voucher admits 40 people.

To request a bus, complete the bus request form on the portal (https://myua.amnh.org)

Administrator

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.
Each voucher admits 4 people.
Voucher does not include parking, except at the Staten Island Zoo.

I have it! What next? | Is my school in UA?

The student must be present to redeem a "Student +3" voucher, and cannot be during school hours. Only students at UA schools will receive vouchers.

All voucher rules (PDF)

www.bronxzoo.org Visitor Information

2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, New York, 10460

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Hours of Operation
APRIL 1 - NOVEMBER 4 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekends & Holidays: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
NOVEMBER 5 - MARCH 29 - 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Closed New Year's Day, MLK Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

Mission

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. WCS envisions a world where wildlife thrives in healthy lands and seas, valued by societies that embrace and benefit from the diversity and integrity of life on earth. In order to achieve our mission and have a bigger impact, we have identified three core strategies for our work: DISCOVER Through Science: WCS will produce and disseminate the information and knowledge necessary to inform and improve conservation and management action in the wild places that we seek to conserve, and to measure the impact of our work. PROTECT Through Conservation Action: WCS will help to conserve ecologically intact wild places in 14 priority terrestrial and marine regions and their wildlife, and reverse the decline of six priority groups of species across their range– elephants, apes, big cats, sharks & rays, whales & dolphins, and tortoises & freshwater turtles. We will also help maintain viable populations of critically endangered species in our zoos and aquarium. INSPIRE Through Engagement and Education: WCS will activate a conservation movement of a diverse, influential and enduring global audience that is invested and empowered to protect wild nature, using the powerful experiences at our zoos and aquarium; enduring impact of our education programs; and the great reach of digital tools.

WCS Education

The goal of WCS Education is to inspire a diverse, inclusive movement of conservation advocates. We do this by sparking connection with animals and nature; enhancing scientific literacy through hands-on investigation; and engaging constituents in stewardship and action to conserve wildlife and wild places.

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Information for Families

Student and Family Vouchers can be used only during non school days or during non-school hours. Vouchers are valid for one UA student and up to 3 other persons. Vouchers include Bronx Zoo Admission, which offers unlimited access to attractions, Zoo shuttle, and all paid exhibits: Jungle World (all year), Wild Asia Monorail (Mar-Oct), Butterfly Garden (Apr-Oct), and Congo Gorilla Forest (Apr-Dec). Parking not included. For further instructions on how to book your Student+3 vouchers, click here!