ID.me lists 17% off Bronx Zoo tickets for first responders, and the zoo’s own FAQ doesn’t mention the offer. That means the 17% comes from ID.me’s Bronx Zoo store page, so confirm the price in your cart before you pay. The FAQ does talk about military discounts, and it says nothing about first responders one way or the other.
The Bronx Zoo has two main entrances with parking lots, the Bronx River Gate and the Southern Boulevard Gate. Its standard Bronx Zoo Admission ticket is described on the FAQ as the best value for a one-day visit, and it includes the premium Star Attractions that run year-round: JungleWorld, Congo Gorilla Forest, Bug Carousel and Nature Trek. If you’re taking kids, that’s the ticket type to price your discount against.
How To Get The Bronx Zoo First Responder Discount
- Open ID.me’s Bronx Zoo store page, using the button below.
- Sign in to ID.me, or create a free account, and verify as a first responder.
- Follow ID.me’s link through to the zoo’s ticket store and pick your visit date. The FAQ says same-day tickets are sold online, subject to availability, and that on-site availability isn’t guaranteed, so book before you drive.
- Check the cart for the 17% before you pay. ID.me’s listing doesn’t say which ticket types it covers, so look at the total on the one you picked.
The listing is short. It says 17% for first responders and nothing about limits, blackout dates or how many tickets one verification covers, so read the cart and the ticket terms rather than assuming.
What ID.me’s Listing Means
ID.me prints the same 17% line for every group it lists, military, nurses, first responders, teachers and the rest, so this is a general community listing rather than an offer written for first responders alone. Under ID.me’s own listing it still names First Responders and gives a figure, and that’s the part this page relies on.
The zoo’s FAQ is narrower. It says active US military and veterans can get a complimentary ticket and 50% off tickets for up to 3 guests, and it doesn’t describe anything similar for police, fire or EMS. Use ID.me’s link rather than a general ticket page, since that’s where the listing sends you.
Wednesdays And Ticket Types
The FAQ says Limited Admission is free all day on Wednesdays and that advance tickets are required. Limited Admission doesn’t include the Star Attractions, and the FAQ says those guests buy attraction tickets individually, so it suits a short visit without the premium exhibits. If your day off lands on a Wednesday, compare that against the discounted full ticket before you decide.
Q&A
Q: How much is the Bronx Zoo first responder discount?
A: ID.me’s store page lists 17% off for first responders.
Q: Who verifies me?
A: ID.me, according to the store listing. Verify first, then follow the link to the ticket store.
Q: Does the zoo’s own site list a first responder discount?
A: Not in its FAQ. The FAQ covers military discounts and doesn’t mention first responders.
Q: Can I buy at the gate and get the discount?
A: The FAQ says same-day tickets are sold online and that on-site availability isn’t guaranteed, so buy online through ID.me before you go.
Q: Is there a free day?
A: The FAQ says Limited Admission is free all day on Wednesdays, with advance tickets required.
Q: Where else in New York can I save on a day out?
A: For another zoo with a free first responder offer, see our Mystic Aquarium first responder discount page.
More Information:
Listings change, so confirm the 17% in your cart before you pay. You can also see it alongside other options in The Best First Responder Discounts for Family Entertainment and Attractions. For more days out with the family, browse our entertainment discounts.