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Subway Information
  | to E Tremont Av/Westfarm Sq. Exit to the left, through the turnstile. At street level, walk straight ahead (follow train uptown) on Boston Road 2 1/2 blocks to the Bronx Zoo gate. |
Driving Directions
From Manhattan’s Eastside:
Take the FDR Drive north to the Triboro Bridge (toll). Follow signs to the Bronx and the Bruckner Expwy. Take Bruckner towards New Haven (stay left), after drawbridge exit right for the Bronx River Pkwy north. The Bronx Zoo is located at exit 6 off the Bronx River Pkwy. This is the Bronx River entrance (Gate B).
From Manhattan’s Westside:
Henry Hudson north to the Cross Bronx Expwy East (I95). Once on the Cross Bronx, take exit 4B and follow signs to the Bronx River Pkwy north (you’ll be bearing left after the I95 entrance ramp). The Bronx Zoo is located at exit 6 off the Bronx River Pkwy. This is the Bronx River entrance (Gate B).
HOWEVER, the Cross Bronx (I95) can have a lot of traffic, an alternate route, although longer and not as direct is:
Henry Hudson north (toll) to the Mosholu Pkwy (Exit 24). After about 2 miles, the Mosholu turns into a local road with stoplights. Follow Bronx Zoo directional signs. At the intersection of the Mosholu and Dr. Kazimiroff Blvd (8th stop light) turn right onto Dr. Kazimiroff Blvd. This turns into Southern Blvd. The Bronx Zoo is approximately 2 miles up on the left, and the entrance can be found at 182nd St. This is the Southern Blvd.
From Westchester:
From the Taconic State Pkwy, follow the Sprain Brook Pkwy into the Bronx River south. From the Saw Mill River Pkwy or I87, take the Cross County Pkwy east. From I684 or the Hutchinson River Pkwy, take the Cross County Pkwy west. Take the Cross County Pkwy to the Bronx River south. The Bronx Zoo is located at exit 6 off the Bronx River Pkwy.
This is the Bronx River entrance (Gate B).
From Connecticut:
Take I95 south (New England Thruway) to Pelham Pkwy west.
Or the Merritt Pkwy south to the Hutchinson River Pkwy south to Pelham Pkwy west.
Follow Pelham Pkwy west for 2 miles.
Turn left on Boston Road (just after passing under the subway). Turn right at light. The Bronx Zoo entrance is located directly ahead after the underpass. This is the Bronx River entrance (Gate B).
From New Jersey
The Bronx Zoo is only a few miles from the GW Bridge!
Most direct route:
Take any of the major highways (I95/NJ Turnpike, Garden State Pkwy, I80) to the GW Bridge. Once across bridge follow signs to Cross Bronx Expwy (I95). Take Cross Bronx take exit 4B and follow signs to the Bronx River Pkwy north (you’ll be bearing left after the I95 entrance ramp). The Bronx Zoo is located at exit 6 off the Bronx River Pkwy. This is the Bronx River entrance (Gate B).
HOWEVER, the Cross Bronx (I95) can have a lot of traffic. An alternate route, although longer and not as direct is:
Take GW Bridge to the Henry Hudson north (9A).
Henry Hudson north (toll) to the Mosholu Pkwy (Exit 24). After about 2 miles the Mosholu turns into a local road with stoplights. Follow Bronx Zoo directional signs. At the intersection of the Mosholu and Dr. Kazimiroff Blvd (8th stop light), turn right onto Dr. Kazimiroff Blvd. This turns into Southern Blvd. The Bronx Zoo is approximately 2 miles up on the left, and the entrance can be found at 182nd St. This is the Southern Blvd. Entrance (Gate C).
From Brooklyn, Queens or Long Island:
Take any of the major highways (L.I.E., Grand Central, Van Wyck, BQE, Cross Island) to the Whitestone Bridge. Once across bridge, take the Hutchinson River Pkwy north. Exit the Hutchinson River Pkwy at Pelham Pkwy west (approximately 2 miles up). Follow Pelham Pkwy west for 2 miles.
Turn left on Boston Road (just after passing under the subway). Turn right at light. The Bronx Zoo entrance is located directly ahead after the underpass. This is the Bronx River entrance (Gate B).
