TIL In 1963, the Bronx Zoo had an exhibit called "The Most Dangerous Animal in the World". It was a mirror.

Jun 28, 2022 · Bronx zoo is one of the largest zoos in the United States by area and is THE largest metropolitan zoo in the United States. The Central Park zoo is a tiny, sorta sad zoo not even in the same category as the Bronx Zoo.

Jun 25, 2011 · Wednesdays are donation days so you can get in free, but that's when EVERYONE flocks to the Zoo. If you enter from the Fordham Road Gate, I would recommend going directly to the Sea Lions.

May 7, 2023 · The Bronx Botanical Garden and Arthur Avenue (little Italy, tons of great Italian restaurants), as well as Fordham University are near the Bronx Zoo. As a result, the area gets more NYPD coverage than other areas of the Bronx.

Nov 18, 2022 · We're headed to the zoo this weekend with temps around 40. For those that have been before, are the animals out and exhibits open when there are cold…

Jun 24, 2024 · Do you live in NYC? If you are a NYC resident attending a non-NYC college, you still get the student discount. You just have to provide your student ID AND your proof of NYC residency in that instance. From the zoo website: We offer complementary Limited Admission to NYC undergraduate college students. Advance ticket reservation required.

Apr 25, 2022 · Hi all! I know the Bronx Zoo has general free admission on Wednesdays but if you pay $18 you receive unlimited access to the premium exhibits and attractions (JungleWorld, Bug Carousel, Nature Trek, Congo Gorilla Forest, Children’s Zoo, Butterfly Garden and Zoo Shuttle). Is it worth paying the $18? Haven’t been to the Zoo …

The Bronx Zoo. It's huge, historical, and it's a research zoo that does a ton of field work and wildlife conservation. The Central Park Zoo, the NY Aquarium, the Queens Zoo and the Prospect Park Zoo are all run by the same organization as the Bronx Zoo (the WCS) but they are much smaller. If you're seeking a zoo, you should go to the Bronx Zoo.

Dec 26, 2019 · I loved going to the Bronx Zoo in the middle of January since it was empty. We saw a fair amount of animals, could go up right to the exhibits, and we were in no rush at all. I would plan for a temperate day.

Apr 11, 2024 · Hey everyone! I just accepted a mammal keeper position at the Bronx Zoo and I’m moving in a few weeks. I’m wondering if anyone has any advice for moving to NY or just working at the Bronx Zoo or if anyone knows of a good long term air B&B my partner and I could rent for a month or two. I appreciate any help offered.