Bronx Zoo VS Central Park Zoo in winter ( Feb 28 ) (gardens, best time)

[domabozo]

I know that winter may not be teh best time to visit the Zoo

But Generally , Which one might be better and have more things to see and do

if you are going in winter , which one you will pick ?

[Nmc400]

Bronx Zoo and its not even close. Central Park is awesome, but its zoo is okay and the its main attraction by far.

[Chava61]

The Central Park Zoo is very small compared to the Bronx Zoo and I would look recommend for people with children. For an adult I would only suggest going to the Bronx Zoo.

[Kefir King]

No comparison.
The Central Park Zoo is only an afterthought.
The Bronx Zoo is world class.

But why not wait until we are done with this deep freeze?

[nybklyn]

I would recommend Bronx Zoo because the place is huge. I haven't been to Central Park Zoo, but base on the map that I found on their official website, is relatively small compare to the bronx zoo.

[BrightRabbit]

Bronx Zoo! It's great in winter, too: Winter Wonderland - Bronx Zoo

If the February cold gets too much, add on a visit to NY Botanical Gardens, located 1.3 miles away, but it's only open until 5 p.m. in winter (Tuesday -Sundays). There's a warm indoor Conservatory there, as well as some indoor areas of the zoo, of course.

More details re: indoors at Botanical Gardens: The annual orchid show starts Feb 28. Before going, double-check dates for all their Special Exhibitions, as several change in February. Orchid set-ups might close off the tropical rainforest late Feb., but won't impact the cactus/desert permanent collection rooms.

Depending on how early you rise, you could do both places in one day.

[mathjak107]

Bronx zoo for sure

[lauradrops]

Bronx Zoo is fantastic. It is surprisingly nice in the winter.

[Kefir King]

More details re: indoors at Botanical Gardens: The annual orchid show starts
Feb 28.

My God, they seem to do it earlier and earlier every year.