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Visit the Bronx Zoo


 

How to visit the Bronx Zoo by Anastasia Shy

"As one of the best zoo's in the world, The Bronx Zoo never ceases to delight & amaze or return you to your youth."

How I did it: Definitely have to plan a whole day. It's huge and even for the most ambitious visitors, hard to see everything in one go. I try to revisit every few years or so. It's better every time. Wednesdays are free (donation) though parking is $12 and if you're
crossing the river (GWB) that's another $8. They don't mind if you
bring in your own food. In fact, they provide several quiet places to
sit and picnic.

Lessons & tips: The Zoo is open 365 days a year.
Don't be disheartened if you don't see animals in every exhibit. Most of them are outdoors now, in beautiful habitats that provide hills and valleys away from human's sight so that they can get a break from us gawkers when they want.
The animals are soooo much happier now then when i was a kid 20+ years back. The Tiger i photographed (left) would have been in the "lion house" pacing back & forth in a cement cage back then. Now he's got a huge run of his own and can play in the woods and autumn leaves. I think it shows. :)

Resources: http://www.bronxzoo.com/
As a leader in zoo-keeping and animal conservation, many habitat designers and zoo keepers from around the world come to The Bronx Zoo to study how they do it. The ultimate proof of a successful environment is the rate of breeding and The Bronx Zoo animals are so "productive" ;) that BZ is able to provide species to other zoos. They are also noted for rescuing much of the inhabitants from poachers & black market.


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Oct 17, 2008, 04:22PM PDT | 2 comments | 5 cheers


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    Anastasia Shy needs to stop time

    I finally went! 13 months ago

    I never ever seem to clear all the crap off my plate and i kept postponing this until then (pointless).

    Yesterday (my day off) was a gorgeous day 73ยบ and Sunny.
    I finally said—screw it, i’m off to the zoo!!

    Wednesdays—in case you didn’t know are free/donation requested. I’m pretty broke these days, so after $12 gas + $8 GWB + $12 Zoo Parking, i was grateful for the free entrance. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch in (it really is a full day outing). In addition to their food huts, there are nice quiet nooks with picnic tables to eat your own nibbles.
    They are open 365 days a year (pretty amazing, i wonder who goes on Christmas?)

    Tonight i will upload my photos… i got so many great ones, i’ll write a little more and then check this goal as Done! :)

    Oct 16, 2008, 06:58AM PDT | 3 cheers | 3 comments


    SethCohn

    I grew up going to the Bronx Zoo... 4 years ago

    used to go often… wonderful place, the exhibits have always been ‘natural’ and open. Haven’t been in years, but I expect it’s even better and better.

    Jun 27, 2005, 08:09AM PDT | 0 comments


    robotpolisher

    Untitled 4 years ago

    The bronx zoo is great, though some areas clearly outshine others. The Congo Gorilla exhibit is an amazing way to get up close with a ton of gorillas. Also some exhibits are large enough that the animals can hide out in spots where you can’t readily see them. Of course if you’re one of the animals in captivity, this is probably a pro…

    Jun 27, 2005, 07:25AM PDT | 0 comments


    SummerRain80

    I hate zoos... 4 years ago

    ..and I just had to go because I was working as an Au Pair and my hostfamily took me. But to be honest, I think putting tigers and lions in cages is a horrible thing to do. They are supposed to be wild and run free in the nature. Zoos are a selfish act of mankind.

    May 17, 2005, 04:34AM PDT | 0 comments


    kitiwiti

    Bronx Zoo 4 years ago

    it was a HUGE place. i think i took the train and walked.

    i especially liked seeing spots there where, years and years ago, my older sisters had their pictures taken (like the plastic caps over the squirrel holes) and the giant spiderweb where i played with a bunch of kids. i was already 24 tho when i went (but most people still think i look 16, esp in america!).

    May 09, 2005, 02:52AM PDT | 0 comments



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