bronx zoo

The Bronx Zoo (Bronx Zoo, British: Bronx Zoo) is a zoo in the Bronx Park neighborhood of New York City, New York, United States. It is one of the world's largest zoos, with 4,000 animals representing approximately 650 species from around the world. The Bronx River feeds the grounds and natural habitat, which cover 265 acres (107 ha). The Bronx Zoo is part of an integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium run by the Zoo and Aquarium Association and managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) (AZA).

History

The land that became the Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden was owned by Fordham University. Fordham University agreed to sell the land to New York City for $1,000 on the condition that it be used only for zoos and parks. Due to urban expansion, this was also to create a natural area between the university grounds and the surrounding residential areas. The state of New York laid out an area next to it for development as a park in the 1880s. The New York Zoological Society (later renamed the Wildlife Conservation Society) was founded in 1895 by New York City to establish a zoo.

Attractions and exhibitions

As of 2010, the Bronx Zoo housed over 4,000 animals from 650 different species, many of which were endangered. The World of Birds and the Reptile House, for example, are divided by animal taxonomy, whereas the African Plains and Wild Asia are divided geographically.

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

The Bronx Zoo has over 265 acres and over 10,000 animals for you to explore. Here's everything you need to know to have an amazing day with wildlife.