We took my 2 yr old son to the Bronx Zoo and he loved and enjoyed every minute of it. They have a number of species of animals. The giraffes and zebras are in a natural setting and looks very nice. Don't miss to see the gorillas in the Congo Forest. This enclosure is well maintained but you have to pay $3 extra to see the gorillas. It is a whole day trip and your kids will have a great time. The price of admission is about $14 per person and kids above the age of 2 are charged $12 and parking is $8. So it does make it quite expensive if you go on the monorail and see the gorillas. On Wednesdays, admission is by donation. So you can save some money if you visit the zoo on Wednesday. Overall a good zoo and teaches children about the various animals.
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