According to travelers, these 265 acres sheltering more than 10,000 animals should be near the top of every young family's itinerary in New York. And if you're an older visitor, the Bronx Zoo ...

Many said this is a must-see family-friendly ... discounted rate. The zoo is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; with extended hours until 7 p.m. on the weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day.