🦁 Zoos & Aquariums for Kids in Yonkers, NY

The Bronx Zoo is one of the world's largest metropolitan zoos, offering an incredible adventure across 265 acres with over 6,000 animals from around the globe. From the immersive Congo Gorilla Forest to the hands-on Children's Zoo, families can easily spend an entire day exploring diverse habitats and getting up close with wildlife in one of NYC's most beloved attractions.

The Central Park Zoo packs big animal experiences into a compact, manageable space perfect for younger children who might get overwhelmed at larger zoos. Kids go wild watching penguin feedings, seeing sea lions splash during their training sessions, and getting up-close with goats and sheep at the Tisch Children's Zoo petting area.