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Enjoy this summer moment with our southern white rhinos Harry and Zuberi! Make sure to stop by Zoo Center to see them during your next visit – you can also spot Asian greater one-horned rhinos from the Wild Asia Monorail. For an up-close encounter, sign up for a Private Rhino Connection: https://bit.ly/3OS1wCJ
The rainforests are in trouble and a champion is needed to be “The Voice for the Forest”. On Fridays - Sundays now through Labor Day, join our Wildlife Theater Team and their animal puppet friends for this musical competition to determine who is best to spread the word about saving the world's rainforests! Showtimes: 10:45, 11:30, 12:30, 2:30, 3:15, & 4:00 at Asia Place.
Did you know our Congo Gorilla Forest spans over six acres? In this rich rainforest environment, you’ll come face to face with western lowland gorillas, red river hogs, okapi, and hornbills, and discover plants ranging from colorful orchid species to trees 50 feet tall and higher.
Beat the summer heat with a visit to the zoo! Our shaded pathways, indoor exhibits, and new Cool Zone, located at Giraffe Corner, give you plenty of ways chill out.
Sound on! Today’s is brought to you by our white-naped cranes. Mated crane pairs engage in unison calling, during which the male white-naped crane always lifts his wings over his back, while the female keeps her wings folded at her sides.
The Bronx Zoo has a long, successful history caring for nyala antelope. Since 1941, more than 280 nyala calves have been born at the zoo. Check out the herd as they graze and wander across our African Plains exhibit during the summertime.
Through our Education Department, WCS aims to spark a connection with animals and nature to inspire the next generation of conservation advocates. During the 2022-2023 school year, we delivered around 4K programs to over 105K students, including 600 free programs! 30% of the schools within walking distance of our parks participated. The teachers reported that their students gained an improved understanding of science and connection to conservation. We’re proud to inspire future conservationists! Learn more about our upcoming school programs: https://bit.ly/3slQIVL
Many birds seem to love to bathe, including this elegant, marbled teal! Bathing is thought to play an important role in feather maintenance, which makes sense when you consider how vital a bird’s feathers are for insulation, waterproofing, and flight. You can see the marble teal in the Aquatic Bird House.
Pumpkin Nights, an all NEW nighttime family Halloween event, debuts this fall! Join us on select evenings to follow an animal-themed illuminated jack o’lantern trail featuring gorgeous scenes created with more than 5,000 illuminated pumpkins, together with atmospheric sounds and colored lights. You’ll learn about nocturnal animal behavior, plus enjoy outdoor games and delicious treats. Each night, watch as expert pumpkin carvers create amazing animal images. From now through 8/22, get your tickets for 15% off when you use the code 15OFFPN: https://bit.ly/3O3UbQk
This we’re excited to announce that young chuckwallas have recently hatched after 88 days of incubation! These desert-dwelling lizards are found in the western United States and Mexico, and tend to inhabit rocky outcroppings that allow them to bask, but also retreat into rock crevices for safety. Look for the new arrivals on exhibit in the World of Reptiles nursery! 📸Keeper Micah
Keeper Kelly recently captured this clip of a 4-5-week-old rufous giant elephant shrew pup nursing. Elephant shrew pups can see and hear almost immediately after birth, and can run and jump within a few hours! The pups always flip onto their backs to nurse, and are usually fairly vigorous in their feeding.
It’s ! To celebrate, we’re sharing this incredible photo of Ime, one of our African lions, taken by Assistant Supervisor Kate.
WCS has a long history of working to save lions. Check out this WCS blog post for a round-up of articles talking about our work with this majestic species: https://bit.ly/3qoteyU.
Take a moment this summer to savor the sights of the savannah in our African Plains exhibit. Don’t let the season slip by without visiting the giraffes and other animals that roam here.
Looking for a way to beat the summer heat? Take a break at our new Cool Zone and enjoy a refreshing mist during your zoo day. This misting station is located at Giraffe Corner across from Budgie Landing. We’ll see you there!
This time of year, you’ll often see our peafowl displaying their magnificent trains. A male will frequently display in front of hens, the public, and other unsuspecting birds that cross his path! Have you seen them?
Don’t let summer slip by without riding the Wild Asia Monorail. This seasonal exhibit is perfect to enjoy on a summer day. Sit back in the shade and let it transport you to the heart of the Asian wilderness while your guide points out markhor, tigers, rhinoceroses, red pandas, Przewalski’s horses, and more!
Have you visited the squirrel monkeys this summer at their summer habitat on Monkey Island in the Children’s Zoo?
The Guianan (common) squirrel monkeys at the zoo are endemic to forests in northern South America. Their tails are non-prehensile, meaning they can’t be used to grab things but are instead used for balance. With their large brain to body-size ratio, they are considered to be very intelligent. We hope you can swing by soon to see them! 📸Keeper Sky
Today’s courtesy of our Grevy’s zebras. Grevy's zebras are the largest and most threatened species of zebra. They also have the largest ears!
Halloween is just around the corner, and there’s still a chance to save 25% on tickets to Pumpkin Nights, our ALL NEW nighttime family Halloween event! Follow an animal-themed illuminated jack o’lantern trail and learn about animal behavior after dark, plus enjoy games and treats. Discover 5,000 illuminated pumpkins, and watch as expert pumpkin carvers create amazing animal images nightly. Through August 6 only, use code PUMPKINNIGHTS for a 25% discount! https://bit.ly/47aOetv
During your next visit to the African Plains exhibit, keep your eyes peeled for our two Thomson’s gazelle calves, born in early July! 📸Supervisor Kate
The latest WCS Wild View photo contest is open for submissions! The assignment is “Summer Celebration,” so submit your most radiant and colorful summer animal photos for a chance to win a 25L Patagonia Black Hole Pack. Contest ends September 23: https://bit.ly/3OcgW4x
Happy ! Due to threats from poaching, habitat loss, and conflict with humans, tigers are threatened in the wild. At the zoo and in the field, the WCS is working hard to save them for future generations. Visit our Amur (Endangered) and Malayan (Critically Endangered) tigers at the zoo’s Tiger Mountain and the Wild Asia Monorail exhibits and learn about these majestic animals and the ways we are working to protect them.
This is 17-year-old male western lowland gorilla, M’domo. Adult male western lowland gorillas range in weight from 350 to 480 pounds, twice as much as females. M’domo weighs 433 pounds. Gorillas eat between 40 to 70 pounds of plant material per day, typically consisting of bamboo shoots, bark, leaves, herbs, and some fruit.
Morning checklist:
✔️ Roar
✔️ Sharpen claws
✔️ Investigate new scent enrichment left on tree branch by the zookeepers
Just like us, lions have their morning routines. What’s yours?
Have you been wondering about the bags you see attached to trees throughout the zoo? They’re spotted lanternfly traps. Lanternflies were accidentally introduced to the US. Although not directly dangerous to people, they can harm local trees and food plants.
To help stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly, we use nets that direct these pests into specifically designed traps. This eradication work is more environmentally friendly than using insecticides.
Gourdness gracious! We have exciting news! Bronx Zoo Pumpkin Nights, an ALL NEW nighttime family Halloween event, will take place on select evenings this fall! Follow an animal-themed jack o’lantern trail and learn about animal behavior after dark. Pumpkin Nights will feature gorgeous scenes of more than 5,000 illuminated pumpkins, together with ambient sounds and colored lights, to provide a festive family atmosphere, as you follow a half-mile trail to holiday excitement right here in NYC. Reserve your special pre-sale tickets now! Use code PUMPKINNIGHTS for a 25% discount through July 30: https://bit.ly/3O3UbQk
Make this a weekend of discovery at the Bronx Zoo. Kids can embrace their inner animal at the Children’s Zoo. Burrow into a prairie dog tunnel and come face-to-face with these dynamic diggers. Make your longest leap and see how it compares with some animals that are jumbo jumpers! Along the trail, you can crawl, climb, hop, and slither as you learn about animal homes and senses, how they stay safe, find food, and move around. This is an adventure the whole family will enjoy. Reserve your tickets today: https://bit.ly/3OlOtKU
Have you seen our budgerigars yet?! Don't miss our newest animal experience, Budgie Landing, where you'll discover hundreds of colorful birds flying freely throughout their habitat. This is your chance to get up-close to these beautiful, small parrots: https://bit.ly/3MK4nhv
What does a zookeeper do? Pretty much everything!
Working with animals requires knowledge, skill, creativity, dedication and complex problem solving, so zookeeping is an art and a science combined! A keeper’s day can include cleaning, food preparation and feeding, training, enrichment, guest engagement and education, and much more. Most animal care professionals have bachelor degrees or higher and many began their awesome STEM career as a volunteer or intern at their local zoo or aquarium.
If you’re interested in becoming a zookeeper, you can learn more about the internships available at the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and New York Aquarium here: https://bit.ly/44VAjpl. Visit the American Association of Zoo Keepers website for more information and resources: https://bit.ly/3Q4P4lx.
Sloths spend most of their time hanging upside down in the treetops of Central and South America. Their long limbs and curved claws help them grip tightly onto branches. Sloths have slow metabolisms and need to be efficient with their energy use, which is why they tend to move slowly. We hope you can take some time this summer to hang with our two-toed sloth in the Children’s Zoo.
Happy to our amazing team of keepers at the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and New York Aquarium. We appreciate your hard work, dedication and passion. Thank you for taking such great care of our animals!
Yesterday was World Snake Day. To celebrate, here’s a look at some of the stunning serpents you can see at the zoo!
Left photo: Philippine pit viper; Middle photo: Reticulated python; Right photo: False water cobra
Have you ever watched a flock of flamingos, and wondered what they’re up to? Our Curator of Ornithology, Chuck, shared some tips about flamingo behavior that you can see in this video!
🦩When the birds have their heads held upside down in the water while pumping their feet up and down in a tight circle, they’re feeding. Flamingos have a bill that’s specially adapted for filter-feeding. Stamping their webbed feet disturbs substrate and allows the birds to filter tiny organisms out of the water for food!
🦩Neck swaying communicates to another flamingo, “you’re getting too close.”
🦩 Flamingos often rest by standing on one leg and tucking their head into their feathers. While this pose is tricky for humans, it helps the birds conserve energy.
During a recent sea lion feeding and training session, our animal care team worked on crate training behavior with Buoy. All our sea lions are trained to be comfortable in a crate so we can transport them when needed. Entering the crate and holding still so the crate door can be safely closed, are just a few of the behaviors the sea lions learn. Positive reinforcement from keepers, including lots of fish, makes "crating" a rewarding experience for the animals! On your next visit, be sure to stop by the sea lion feeding session at 3:00 PM on Astor Court.
Celebrate your child’s birthday with a unique party experience at the Bronx Zoo! Choose from two fun-filled packages and make the day unforgettable. Check out our summer dates while they last or get a head start booking your fall birthday party. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! https://bit.ly/3NS5Lhh
King vultures are scavengers that typically use sight to find their next feast. Their affinity for carrion helps to keep wild habitats cleaner and safer. Visit them in our Birds of Prey exhibit, where you can learn more about the winged hunters and scavengers who play vital roles in our planet’s ecosystems.
Now that summer’s here, be sure to stop by the Congo Gorilla Forest. Once you immerse yourself in our gorillas' habitat, it’s very hard to leave! You’ll have fun watching them interact with each other and sometimes, they might even interact with you. The gorillas share their 6.5 acre forest with okapi, hornbills, mandrills, red river hogs, and more!
Two of our king cobras successfully mated back in March and we’re excited to announce that the female recently laid eggs. King cobras lay between 21 and 40 white, leathery eggs at a time. Keeper Micah checks on their development by candling them — holding a light near the egg to see inside and check on their growth. The eggs will take 60-80 days to incubate. We’ll keep you posted on their progress!
This is brought to you by the mandrills in Congo Gorilla Forest. Did you spot baby Bjorn climbing in the background?
Happy Fourth of July from all of us here at the Bronx Zoo! We’re open, so come celebrate the day with some amazing wildlife.
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It’s official – the Bronx Zoo has transformed into a festive winter wonderland! Holiday Lights opens tonight with a preview for Members and will be open to everyone starting Friday, November 18. We can’t wait to see you!
Trying to plan the perfect family adventure for the next school break? Join us for a Virtual Meet & Greet where you and your family will get the behind-the-scenes look at the Bronx Zoo you’ve always wanted. Hear from our experts, meet your favorite animals, or discover a new one! Tickets are on sale now for dates in November and December: http://bit.ly/3g2aD6s
Join us for Dinosaurs in Darkness: The Hatching, and get up close with prehistoric creatures in a whole new way! In our first-ever Halloween nighttime event, Bronx Zoo Dinosaur Safari transforms into a thrilling and scary nighttime experience on Friday and Saturday evenings through October 29. You won't want to miss it! Visit our website for tickets: https://bit.ly/3UvieK
Some people believe that crocodiles lack parental skills and aren’t intelligent, but we're here to show you that crocodiles rock!
Some days you just want to be seen and not herd... The largest cattle species in the world, gaur weigh up to 2,200 pounds, and eat mainly grasses supplemented by leaves, tree bark and other browse. They use their large, rough, prehensile tongues to grab and tear leaves and bushes. These big bovines also have their own built-in insect repellent – their sweat! Look for them when you’re on the Wild Asia Monorail. 📸@thebighoss98
SOUND ON!! The rumbling roar of Ime and his brothers caroling is not a sound you’re likely to forget. Lions have the loudest roar of any cat species because they have the largest larynx, so when these fierce-sounding felines are having a chat, you know it! Next time you’re at the Zoo, you can hear the uproar for yourself on the African Plains loop. 📸 @thebighoss98
Scared you won’t have enough fun this Halloween? Visit the Bronx Zoo on weekends through October 30, plus Monday, October 10 for Boo at the Zoo, our annual, family-friendly fall festival. Dress up in your wildest costume and join us for a spooktastic program of events including: magic and mind-reading shows, pumpkin carving demonstrations, candy trail, costume parades, halloween crafts, puppet shows, and more! Boo at the Zoo is included with admission! From now until midnight on October 7, use code COSTUME to receive 50% off when you purchase kids tickets for children in costume!https://bronxzoo.com/boo-at-the-zoo
Sometimes the best snacks are unexpected! Thanks to keeper Brent for sharing this clip of our nilgai antelope enjoying a nibble on on a fallen sugar maple branch. Keepers Brent and James are always on the lookout for browse (tasty bushes and trees with leaves) the nilgai might enjoy, and they brought this branch from another area of the zoo as a special treat. Looks like it was a hit!! 📸@thebighoss98
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