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Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Boulevard, The Bronx, NY 10460-1099 Google Map(718) 367-1010
Park Size: 265 acres
Attractions: Congo Gorilla Forest, Madagascar!
Direction by Subway: 2 or 5 to W Farms Sq/E Tremont Av (Asia Gate)
Admission fee: $15 (pay-what-you-wish donation on Wednesdays); POP Pay-One-Price at $27 to gain full access to all the attractions and exhibits
Crowd Index: Moderate at selected exhibits
Bronx
Zoo is the headquarter of the Wildlife Conservation Society,
which makes efforts to save wild animals and wild places now for over
one hundred years. In New York, WCS does this through four zoos and the
aquarium. Bronx Zoo is over 265 acres and opens 365 days a year.
Tips For Your Convenience: Bronx zoo is over 265 acres, so it's better to arrive early (Zoo opens at 10am). Visitors are also advised to use the Zoo Loop provided for easier access to the animals and exhibits.
African Plains
African
Plains consists a large area of the zoo. It houses African lions,
cheetahs, giraffes and African wild dogs. You may feel like the animals
are living in the same exhibit but they are actually separated by
rivers. Along the trail, there are so many photo opportunities to
capture pictures of predators and preys appearing in a safe distance.
African Plains is one of the seasonal exhibits in Bronx Zoo. It opens
between April - October, while it will be remain opened during the
winter, the animals are likely to stay indoor. During inclement
weather, some animals may become sensitive and may not appear on
exhibit. NOTE: African Plains was the first predator-prey exhibit in
North America when it first opened in 1941.
Himalayan Highlands
A
very long walk from JungleWorld, I suggest to take the Zoo Shuttle.
Here you can see red pandas, snow leopards, and white-naped cranes.
Big Bears
Big
Bears is located just a path up from Himalayan Highlands. It features
two bear species: grizzly and polar bears. The grizzly bears came
to the zoo as part as a rescue program in 1995. These bears enjoy the
best care from their keepers and as well animal enrichments such as ice
treats (frozen fish treats) to cool off a bit. Tiger Mountain
Tiger
Mountain is a three-acres natural habitat of the four resident Siberian
tigers. Animal enrichment sessions are held year-round at Tiger Valley.
Visitors are encouraged to ask questions during that time. Training
sessions are very important to these animals to perform natural
instincts and behaviors by built-in, play-inspiring features.
Astor Court's Sea Lion Pool/ Madagascar!
Bronx Zoo's Cleo has
given birth to pup Katy sired by Kiani on July 14, 2008. A new
female named Clarice is also visiting from the Central Park Zoo. Madagascar!
is a brand new exhibit opened in 2008 featuring animals native to
Madagscar including Nile crocodiles, lemurs and fossa. To avoid the
crowds, please visit accordingly in the afternoon.
Exhibit News: Clarice gave birth to a male pup on June 23, 2009.
Review Not-Too-Good Things About the Bronx Zoo: Attractions Around the Bronx Zoo:
Good Things About the Bronx Zoo:
-You can see a large collection of animal species, though you can't see any dolphins or whales jumping in a stadium.
-The large Zoo will keep you busy and entertained throughout the visit.
-Not even will you miss out some animal exhibits, you may get lost, so going by yourself is a bad idea.
-Some exhibits or transportation require you to pay, but walking around the zoo can be very tiring, so you decide.
-Bronx Zoo is in The Bronx, and can only be accessed by local subway lines, which is a long ride from other boroughs.
-The New York Botanic Garden
More exhibits: Congo Gorilla Forest, Birds of Prey, World of Darkness, World of Reptiles.
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For more information, visit Bronx Zoo's website at http://www.bronxzoo.com
