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5 years

Hey @CriticalRole - to express our love for Vox Machina, we have named one of our Madagascar hissing cockroaches for you. Happy Valentine's Day to the Critters from the original critters. @matthewmercer @Marisha_Ray @VoiceOfOBrien @executivegoth @samriegel @LauraBaileyVO

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Six Komodo dragons have hatched at the Bronx Zoo! This is the first time the species has successfully bred in our 122 year history. Some of the new hatchlings can currently be seen on exhibit in World of Reptiles.

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Unlike basketball players from Latvia, roaches are forever. Happy Valentine's Day from your friendly neighborhood zoo 💞 @desusnice @THEKIDMERO 🎨 #NameARoach

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2 years

When it finally snows, a little frolicking is in order! Bison fur is very well insulated and along with thick skin and layers of fat, they stay warm even during snowy conditions. Come springtime, they’ll shed their wooly layer of fur. 📸batkinson

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4 years

We've never met a Madagascar hissing cockroach that we didn't like. Oh, we remember Ep. 103 of UNHhhh @trixiemattel #NameARoach

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8 years

@SarahJanetHill @VLMuseum @sandiegozoo @ZooATL @sfzoo @phillyzoo @PhoenixZoo @zoomiami #cuteanimaltweetoff ? Bam: an oldie but a goodie.

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6 years

To two of our favorite kweens, happy (early) Valentine's Day from the Bronx Zoo. We mean it from the tippity top to the tippity bottom of our hearts. #NameARoach @abbijacobson @ilazer

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2 years

Besides being equipped for the cold, snow leopards have adaptations that help them survive high altitudes. These cats have been known to reach elevations up to 18,400 feet – that’s as high as 12 Empire State Buildings stacked on top of each other! 📸batkinson

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2 years

Once the weather turns warm, you’ll often see our brown bears enjoying some pool time. The built-in backscratcher in their rocky pool is an added bonus! This weekend is your last chance to fit in a visit before Spring Break is over! 📸Keeper Donna

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5 years

From Dr. Paul Calle, Bronx Zoo chief veterinarian; "The COVID-19 testing that was performed on our Malayan tiger Nadia was performed in a veterinary school laboratory and is not the same test as is used for people.

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4 years

Meet Hedwig! He’s been at the Bronx Zoo for nearly 20 years. Just had a feeling you needed to see him today.

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9 months

Did you enjoy NYC’s recent dusting of snow? Our snow leopards certainly did! This video captures the cubs’ first experience on exhibit in the snow. They spent this time practicing their hunting skills: jumping, climbing and sneaking up on each other. (1/5)

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2 years

Your Wednesday Moment of Zoo!

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4 years

Today’s Moment of Zoo brought to you by a Western red panda enjoying bamboo.

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1 year

We’re excited to introduce some new faces in the snow leopard exhibit! Two cubs, one male and one female, were born this summer to mother Dariga, and father Naltar. Learn more: 1/2

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4 years

Happy 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! We know it’s a bit different than others, so we’re going to bring you sights and sounds of our park throughout the day. Sound on and we hope it brings a smile to your face! #EarthDay2020 #EarthDay #EarthDay50

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6 years

Don't mind us, just posting one of our favorite photos of a big cat having big fun in the snow 🐯 It's a family affair on THE ZOO tonight, at least with Amur tigers. Tune in now to get a look #InsideTheZoo

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3 months

Stop by JungleWorld to meet our Matschie’s tree kangaroo joey! Born at the end of December it recently popped its head out of its mother's pouch to make its public debut. This is our female tree kangaroo’s second joey born at the zoo since 2021. Learn more:

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5 years

You cannot send human samples to the veterinary laboratory, and you cannot send animal tests to the human laboratories, so there is no competition for testing between these very different situations."

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2 months

Watch as our tree kangaroo joey takes some of its first steps out of its mother’s pouch! Over time (and with mom’s help) it will become an excellent vertical climber. Make your summer vacation unforgettable with a trip to JungleWorld to see the new joey! 📽️: Keeper Javi

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2 years

That feeling when the holidays are over and you’re not answering the door.

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6 years

To our favorite heir, unlike the Earp curse, roaches are forever. Happy (early) Valentine's Day from the Bronx Zoo! #NameARoach @MelanieScrofano 💗

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2 years

Like our nails, giraffe hooves benefit from regular care. Training this behavior takes a great deal of patience and relationship building over the course of several years. Here, Senior Keeper Joe demonstrates the process with giraffe, Indiketta, and an assist from Keeper Julio.

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Have you ever seen this species? This is a rock hyrax. Rock hyraxes may look like rodents, but instead they belong to a unique clade of mammals, with elephants and manatees being some of its closest living relatives! Visit them today in the Gelada Reserve.

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2 years

Happy holidays from all of us at the Bronx Zoo. Our park is closed today, but the New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and Prospect Park Zoo are open to enjoy!

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7 years

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. Here's a little inspo so you have a great day.

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2 years

This is spring at the Bronx Zoo! On warmer days the giraffes are back out on the African Plains and Spring Break is the perfect time to see them! Tickets for the week are selling out fast, reserve yours now: 📸Keeper Kate

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5 years

This Valentine’s Day, we think it’s only fair that we name one of our roaches “Horse” in honor of Roach the horse. Horse + Roach 4 ever. #TossACoinToYourMadagascarHissingCockroach #NameARoach @witchernetflix

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1 year

Happy #NationalBisonDay ! We’re very proud of our bison herd at the Bronx Zoo. Since 1907, bison born at the zoo have played an important role in the conservation and reintroduction of this iconic species. Learn more:

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4 years

Good Morning from the Bronx Zoo penguins 🥰👋

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2 years

This spring four bison calves were born at the Bronx Zoo. Young bison calves are easily identified by their orange-red coats which also gives them their nickname, ‘red dogs’.

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4 years

Welcome to the world, baby elegant crested tinamou. #InsideTheZoo

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25 days

It’s hard to imagine that our Matschie's tree kangaroo joey was the size of a human thumbnail at birth! Now, a little over nine months old, she is quickly outgrowing her mother’s pouch. Learn more in the 🧵 below (1/2):

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4 years

Oh to be a Western red panda napping in the sun. 😍 Have you stopped by the Himalayan Highlands yet to visit them in person?

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4 years

Start your week off with Carlton! He was born June 5th to first time mom Dorothy. He, his brother Ceviche and their dad Wicket are all solid white and their birthdays are all a few days apart (the 5th, 7th & 9th). His keepers say he’s a sweet and curious animal! 🦙😍

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3 years

This incredible photo taken at the Dhole’s exhibit here at the zoo, was the winning submission for WCS Wild View’s Fall Colors photo assignment. Congratulations to photographer Byron Towles!

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9 months

Our snow leopard cubs turned seven months old on Jan 7. Both cubs weigh over 30 pounds and are becoming more independent and outgoing. Supervisor Kate tells us that the cubs' mother, Dariga, patiently teaches them natural behaviors. They are also making many new vocalizations.

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5 years

A morning moment of #ZooandAquariumZen brought to you by our Malayan tigers going for a swim. Enjoy!

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3 years

Throughout the Sea Bird Aviary, you can spot the Inca terns as they nest among the rocks and fly throughout the exhibit. Their distinctive mustaches are modified feathers that actually indicate the health of the bird - healthy birds have more robust mustaches.

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2 years

Rolling into the week like an Amur tiger in the leaves. 📸thebighoss98

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4 years

Very important check-in with Carlton! Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

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2 years

With their thick fur, stocky bodies and long furry tails, snow leopards are perfectly adapted to the cold and snowy environments they call home. Like snow shoes, their extra-large, fur-covered paws distribute their weight to keep these agile predators from sinking into the snow.

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3 years

Happy #InternationalCheetahDay ! At the Bronx Zoo, our two ambassador cheetahs Triton and Littlefoot help to educate and inspire visitors to protect the future of cheetahs. For more information about our Wild Encounters program visit:

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1 year

Did you know that some of the closest living relatives to rock hyraxes are manatees? Like their aquatic herbivore brethren they primarily feed on vegetation and are grazers. Rock hyraxes can eat plants known to be toxic to most other animals, such as nightshades and spurges.

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4 years

Sometimes you need to see Grizzly bears relaxing to remind yourself to do the same. Turn your sound on, take a bear-sized deep breath and enjoy your day.

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4 years

Some of our animals love a snowy day at the park! Here’s a look at our Amur tiger rolling around in the snow following this week’s storm. ❄️ Come visit the park and see which animals you can spot this winter. Share your photos with us by tagging us at @BronxZoo . 📷: @julielmaher

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9 years

Keep your eyes peeled around the zoo today, some of our animals are getting holiday pumpkin treats! http://t.co/BAMhaigmzO

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2 years

Keeper Kate tells us that Amani the aardvark’s favorite treat is avocado. Using positive reinforcement, 15-year-old Amani has been trained to stand on the scale and willingly participate in her monthly weigh-in, an important part of the monitoring of her overall health. 📸cflores

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6 years

Short thread for fans of @animalplanet 's THE ZOO/fans of animals in general. Our snow leopard cub Khyber is doing great these days. You can see her at the Himalayan Highlands all year. Check out her moves in this #BeyondTheZoo video.

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3 years

Happy New Year from all of us at the Bronx Zoo! Our park is closed today but the New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and Prospect Park Zoo are all open.

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2 years

Dholes are highly social. One way they maintain their strong bonds is through play behavior. We hope you find time for play this week.

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7 years

Did somebody say #NationalPumpkinDay ? Pro tip: it's way more fun if you celebrate with friends. Inspo via our #aldabratortoises .

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3 years

Call it a tradition, but on Super Bowl Sunday we also like to celebrate Superb Owls! 😉

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1 year

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there!

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4 years

Happy #FathersDay to all the dads out there, we hope you’re treated like a king today!

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1 year

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. The pups always flip onto their backs to nurse, and are usually fairly vigorous in their feeding.

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2 years

When you hear that NYC Restaurant Week starts today.

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6 years

Another year, another roach. Happy (early) Valentine's Day from the Bronx Zoo! Is it still better than an Emmy? #NameARoach @emtothea 💞

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2 years

NEWS! A tree kangaroo born at the Bronx Zoo has started to emerge from its mother’s pouch, making its public debut. The joey is the first of its species born at the Bronx Zoo since 2008. He is visible in JungleWorld. Read more here

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4 years

Not only is it Super Bowl Sunday, but Hedwig the snowy owl is here to tell you it’s also Superb Owl Day!

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11 months

If you’ve had a chance to stop by to see our snow leopard cubs, you’ve probably noticed a lot of leaping! With their shorter front legs and longer back legs, snow leopards are skilled climbers and jumpers, able to leap from rock to rock both horizontally and vertically. 1/2

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4 years

What are your favorite burrowing owl facts that differentiate them from other owls? We’ll start: •They hunt during the day •They burrow underground instead of nesting up in trees

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5 years

Good news: season 4 of @AnimalPlanet 's THE ZOO is premiering April 4 at 9pm ET! Mark your calendar and start planning your watch party by tagging someone you’re tuning in with. We’ll see you #InsideTheZoo .

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2 years

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there. Treat your mom to a day at the zoo and celebrate this special day together.

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4 years

A midweek Moment of Zoo, from the Himalayan Highlands featuring our snow leopard.

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4 years

Important little penguin chick update: the duo is testing the waters (literally) on exhibit. Take a look and see how much they’ve grown!

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9 years

Glad you enjoyed the visit yesterday, @thefooomusic ! The goats in the Children's Zoo bring out the kid in all of us. http://t.co/3LI3BAAX62

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5 years

Great news, dholes are here! We’re so excited to have these Asiatic wild dogs at the zoo. Do you have any questions about this new species? Let us know!

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2 years

Visitors to JungleWorld are being rewarded with the sight of our Matschie’s tree kangaroo joey popping its head out of mom, Polly’s, pouch. As the youngster matures, it will grow more independent and begin to spend longer periods of time outside of the pouch.

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5 years

This Valentine’s Day, we’re naming one of our Madagascar hissing cockroaches after our favorite Jedi. @HamillHimself , may the roach be with you - always. (Seriously, it will. They’re going to outlive all of us). #NameARoach

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11 months

Our two snow leopard cubs are 6 months old today! Both weigh a little over 20 pounds, and Supervisor Kate tells us they seem to get bigger every day. The cubs are becoming more confident and independent, and continuing to develop their stalking and pouncing skills!

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5 years

🎉Exciting news 🎉We have two healthy little blue penguin chicks at he zoo! Seen here in this (very cute) video from their first week of life. We promise to keep bringing you updates about these youngsters as they grow 🥰

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4 years

Today’s moment of zen is also a sign of spring! One of our staff members happened upon this peacock displaying its feathers. A surefire way to brighten up your week.

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3 years

Amur tigers are well adapted to the cold and can thrive in temperatures as low as -40°F. They have thicker, longer fur than other tiger species, and more body fat which acts as insulation.They also have thick fur on their paws which keeps their feet warm and acts like snowshoes.

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5 months

You’re looking at the oldest bird at the zoo! He hatched in 1952 & joined our flock in 1990, making him 72 years old! Our guests can spot him as he has a “56” band attached to his left leg. Known around the zoo as Mr. 56, he is generally in front leading the flock. (1/3)

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Our herd of Przewalski’s horses welcomed a new foal this summer. Przewalski's horses, also known as Mongolian wild horses, were once extinct in the wild, but populations of animals bred in human care were reintroduced in China in 1989 and in Mongolia starting in 1992. (1/2)

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5 years

Happy #WorldSnowLeopardDay ! You may have seen a cute cub exploring the Himalayan Highlands this summer. That’s our newest addition to the 70+ cubs born at the Bronx Zoo as part of @zoos_aquariums Species Survival Plan.

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We all need somebody to lean on. ❤️ The size of a human thumbnail at birth, our tree kangaroo joey, now a little over a year old, is almost as big as her mother. Hop on over to Jungle World for a look!

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2 years

Did you know that a red-ruffed lemur’s luxurious, bushy tail is even longer than its body?! The largest of all lemurs, these beautiful primates use their tails for balance as they travel from tree to tree and to communicate when threatened.

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2 years

Happy Earth Day from all of us at the Bronx Zoo! A great way to celebrate is with a family trip to the zoo. When you connect with our animals, we hope you’ll be inspired to join our conservation work and help protect the planet for future generations. 🌎

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2 years

When markhors look to assert their dominance, they literally butt heads! To decide who’s the G.O.A.T, they lunge at each other, interlocking their spectacular spiral horns until one tires or is thrown off balance. 📸batkinson

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For International Red Panda Day inspo, we’re sharing these photos of our red panda mom and her two daughters. Enjoy! Celebrate this special day with a ride on the Wild Asia Monorail, or a trek to our Himalayan Highland exhibit to see our red pandas. 📸: Senior Keeper Jen

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Spring into the new season like our snow leopard cubs in the Himalayan Highlands! On this first day of spring, what better way to celebrate than a visit to the Bronx Zoo? Check out our Spring Break Guide to help plan your visit:

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4 years

Very important check-in with Carlton – he’s growing up!

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7 years

Raise your hand if your excited for season 2 of THE ZOO! @AnimalPlanet announced another season & we can't wait.

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1 year

On #NationalEndangeredSpeciesDay , we’re sharing photos of the newest arrivals to our American bison herd, one male and one female calf born recently at the zoo! American bison are just one of many species that we work to protect. Learn more:

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@VoiceOfOBrien @CriticalRole @matthewmercer @Marisha_Ray @executivegoth @samriegel @LauraBaileyVO Next time you're in NYC we'd love to have you back! 💞

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It’s the season for mayhem and mischief, like this oldie but goodie of a moment between gibbons and a tapir in JungleWorld. #BronxBoo

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3 years

Next time you’re in JungleWorld, see if you can spot the pygmy slow loris. They can be a little hard to find as they are nocturnal and arboreal, but it’s very rewarding when you do spy one.

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4 years

Patiently waiting for another snow day. #Amurtiger

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2 years

The birth of an animal that was once extinct in the wild is a cause for celebration! Last week a Przewalski’s horse foal was born at the Bronx Zoo. The foal can be seen from the Wild Asia Monorail.

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3 years

Today is #WorldTapirDay ! It’s the perfect time for a #MomentofZen with our Malayan tapirs in JungleWorld.

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4 years

Tumbles, Squid, Evel Knievel, Gonzo, and Flo Jo the penguins are ready for their close-up! Here they are waiting to join a Virtual Encounter. With this experience, you can meet our penguins and learn more about their stories.

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2 months

May you find as much relaxation this Labor Day weekend as our brown bears! 📸: WCS photographer, Terria Clay

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1 year

A spring #MomentOfZoo 📸Keeper Sabrina

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11 months

That feeling when you hear there’s more than one kind of pie for dessert... Which Thanksgiving treat has you moving this fast?!

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2 years

NEWS: Six Bronx Zoo-born American bison were recently transferred to the Osage Nation in Oklahoma to join the nearly 200 #bison that make up the resident Osage herd on their 43,000 acre ranch. For more information see:

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Dholes are sometimes referred to as whistling dogs because of the unusual whistling sound they make. They are very vocal animals and use a wide range of sounds to communicate with each other.

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It's a boy! And he's adorable. Come visit our baby #porcupine at the Children's Zoo. http://t.co/qvqagC1aPK

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3 years

When you next visit our snowy owls, Hedwig and Piper at the Birds of Prey exhibit, here are some tips to help tell them apart. Male owl Hedwig is almost completely white, and female owl Piper has dark brown barring on her feathers. Female snowy owls are also larger than males.

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