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Congo Gorilla Forest

Tourist attraction Exhibit

One of the Top rated Exhibits in New York


Address

Bronx, NY 10460

Website

bronxzoo.com

Contact

(718) 367-1010

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (782 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 10 AM to 5 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 10 AM to 4:30 PM

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  • 4/5 Nathans A. 1 year ago on Google • 31 reviews
    I enjoyed the nature, those gorillas are worth and wonderful looking at.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Misael S. 1 year ago on Google
    Congo Gorilla is one of my favorite exhibits in the Bronx Zoo. The exhibit is very spacious and open. Gorillas look healthy and entertained. Don't rush thru it, take your time and enjoy all the information and great views. Great photo opportunities. Gorillas are really kind animals and you get that peaceful vibe in this exhibit.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen P. 4 years ago on Google • 1873 reviews
    Seeing gorillas is amazing! They walked over and interacted with people through the glass. The older gorillas seemed relaxed while the young were all over the place, wrestling, jumping around and tusling with each other. I was not able to visit the whole zoo, but, I felt this is the best part of the park.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stacey O. 9 months ago on Google • 368 reviews
    This is an amazing exhibit of animals from the Congo, not limited to gorillas. I have ethical reservations about gorillas in captivity , but after watching the show “the zoo” and learning about how extensive their care plan is and especially what they do for the gorilla sin their old age, I grew to appreciate this exhibit much more. Enjoy and don’t bang on the glass!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew M. 1 year ago on Google • 61 reviews
    An amazing exhibit where you can see (and sometimes interact with) full-grown gorillas up close. My son loves coming here, especially when the Gorillas are in a playful (or interactive) mood.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juan B. 4 years ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Great zoo facility. Was really impressed at this gorilla habitat, that looked exactly like a real forest. The gorillas look very healthy and well cared. The exhibit offers the opportunity to be at only meters away from the gorillas, separated just by glass. The experience of being so close to them really touched me, and greatly raised my awareness of the importance of the protection of these wonderful creatures.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vista B. 11 months ago on Google • 114 reviews
    Great gorilla show!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stacy K. 4 years ago on Google • 86 reviews
    Went on my daughter's field trip and loved this part of the zoo. It was amazing to see the gorillas and very clear they are well taken care of. If visiting the Bronx zoo, I definitely recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 moshe g. 3 months ago on Google • 67 reviews New
    Great place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael B. 4 years ago on Google • 63 reviews
    Truly amazing. Gorillas looked at home and not stressed in their 6 acres. The staff were passionate about their conservation work. Really interesting and fantastic opportunities to view gorilla being gorillas!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katherine P. 10 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Beautiful renovation done to the Congo section of the zoo, the animals habitat also had plants you would actually find in the Congo, love the attention to detail to the renovations, the animals seemed like they were truly at home
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 george g. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D A. 4 years ago on Google
    One of my favorites
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander Z. 3 years ago on Google
    when i was little i went there and i had a freind gorilla i hope he hasnt died its been 7 years scine i saw him love this guy hope they didn't die :(
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Terry V. 4 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed this part of the zoo. So close and they were in playful mood
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Queeny 4 years ago on Google
    The exhibit was lots of fun and had all sorts of different animals. The gorillas were quite active and did all sorts of entertaining things. One of them even popped out from behind a log! Overall it was quite fun and not only did I learn about gorillas but I also got to support Okapis! It was very fun and I would definitely recommend it.😁
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stacy M. 5 years ago on Google • 75 reviews
    I really love gorillas, but it would be much better if it was possible to watch the gorillas around, because now only one side is open for watching and when they went to the other side of the cliff we waited for them for half an hour

  • 5/5 Mauritania R. 4 years ago on Google • 58 reviews
    Love it!! The gorilla forest is nice. One of the gorilla decided to go to the glass and hit it, and scare my 2 year daughter. It was a nice memory lol. They are maby gorrilla and they like to walk all around. It worth it.

  • 5/5 Keerthi Priya A. 4 years ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Highly highly recommended for all ages. Its funt o walk through the habitats and watch amazing gorillas up close. Try to make it for gorilla feedings, all the kids seem to have enjoying a lot and cheering for gorillas to catch the fruit.

  • 5/5 Kimberly M. 1 year ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Beautiful day, beautiful animals!

  • 5/5 Raul T. 3 years ago on Google
    It is great

  • 5/5 c I. 4 years ago on Google
    The zoo was upgraded. The mist of the rainforest is cool.

  • 4/5 Funsize H. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun place to go

  • 5/5 Thorin T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great day for a walk through nature and see things that aren't always easy to find.

  • 5/5 Theresa R. 4 years ago on Google
    OMG this zoo was amazing I will definitely return, I will definitely recommend the Bronx Zoo to all family and friends

  • 5/5 John J. 4 years ago on Google
    Very interesting

  • 4/5 Akor M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great

  • 5/5 Kim P. 4 years ago on Google
    Visited the Bronx Zoo. Loved it. Great afternoon outing. We took about 3.5hrs to see about 3/4 of the park (didnt go to the birds and mouse sections or else it would probably be 4-5hrs long). We were more interested in the larger animals. Lots to walk and see. Great experience. You should buy the total experience tickets (only $17 more) because that allows you to see all areas the park (baboons, gorillas, jungle world and children activities). Make sure to ride the monorail in Asia world, it was a cool experience and you get to see more animals.

  • 5/5 Lenora W. 3 years ago on Google
    The Congo Forest is my favorite place at the Bronx Zoo!

  • 5/5 Jennifer Ann C. 4 years ago on Google
    I love the Congo exhibit and how it mimicks the real place. Gorilla habitat was fantastic. This is a must see at the Bronx Zoo 😁

  • 5/5 Crxtical f. 3 years ago on Google
    It was good

  • 5/5 Lee Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Great zoo. Loads of walking and hills

  • 5/5 Rachel C. 1 year ago on Google
    So cool to see these animals up close! There were at least 6 in the exhibit!!

  • 5/5 Robert M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good

  • 5/5 Joseph C. 3 years ago on Google
    Some of the most fun we had at the zoo today!

  • 5/5 Kattia N. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice experience for my son and I. We enjoyed to see gorrillas, how they play and interact with each other.

  • 4/5 Emilian, M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice but MINIMAL social distancing.

  • 5/5 Elsie S. 4 years ago on Google
    The Bronx Zoo is an amazing place! I was impressed by the teams caring for the animals. I love the natural habitats created to meet the needs of the animals and the many different species housed there. I can't wait to go back.

  • 5/5 glen r. 4 years ago on Google
    Wish we had more time to spend there.

  • 5/5 Yuriy F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great experience for kids and the whole family. Gorillas are behaving in a very funny way which is especially entertaining for kids.

  • 5/5 Kiara N. 3 years ago on Google
    This exhibit is awesome BUT when I went for the zoo re-opening, it was closed. The two exhibits currently open are the petting zoo and the monorail.

  • 5/5 Kathy L. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a great time.

  • 5/5 Adele C. 4 years ago on Google
    My favorite place The Bronx Zoo. Never a disappointment any time of year

  • 4/5 Nialee M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely, interesting, full of life.

  • 5/5 WilsonxDoom 4 years ago on Google
    They are my cousin's

  • 5/5 brian g. 4 years ago on Google
    Best exhibit

  • 5/5 Duane B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very close viewing

  • 5/5 Natasha P. 4 years ago on Google
    Like a forest enjoyable view

  • 4/5 Marc Fisher J. 4 years ago on Google
    Family really liked the Bronx zoo. We got to see the gorillas feeding when we went.

  • 5/5 Eva0777 4 years ago on Google
    Great exhibit, love the Bronx Zoo.

  • 1/5 Eddie C. 4 years ago on Google
    No Gorilla 0

  • 5/5 Chizaram C. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing attraction at the zoo

  • 4/5 gman g. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome Experience.

  • 5/5 John S. 4 years ago on Google
    If you go to the Bronx zoo this is a must see in my opinion. The exhibit was great. The Gorillas had a huge area to roam and interact. The zoo and the WCS are doing great work at keeping the Gorillas from extinction. In a perfect world we would not need facilities like this but the reality is that these are not only needed but critically needed to prevent extinction of the gorillas and is instrumental in protecting the gorillas habitat through education and alerting people of the issues.

  • 5/5 R D. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 5/5 cat p. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing

  • 5/5 Teresa 4 years ago on Google
    Love this zoo and the gorillas

  • 5/5 D V. 4 years ago on Google
    such a beautiful interactive exhibit. you can see gorillas up close and personal with no risk.

  • 4/5 matthew b. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful zoo cold when i went there late October but still fun and amazing. Definitely recommend...

  • 5/5 Derek V. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice clear view of the gorills. Actually looks like a forest inside and outside the area.

  • 5/5 Jay C. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a nice experience to see the different monkeys.


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