What is the meaning of Jerry's going to the zoo in "The Zoo Story" by Edward Albee?

I don't agree. If you read carefully, you'llfind that the bench Peter is sitting on stands fronting 5th ave, near E74th.

The Zoo, as even Jerry reminds us, is more or less on the 65th, therefore he actually has walked north to reach Peter.

These are not my suggestions, it's all in the text.

The action does not take place At the zoo.