One of the largest zoos in the United State of course! It is Bronx zoo

The Bronx Zoo is also historically the Bronx Zoological Park and the Bronx Zoological Gardens. It is a zoo with Bronx Park in the Bronx, New York.

On November 8, 1899, the iconic Bronx Zoo opened its doors. It comprises 265 acres of parklands and naturalistic habitats separated by the Bronx River, making it one of the largest zoos in the United States by area and the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States. As of 2009, the zoo had an average of 2.15 million visitors each year.

The following are some interesting and entertaining facts about the Bronx Zoo.

History of the Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo is one of the world's most well-known zoos. The New York Zoological Society was given 250 acres of Bronx Park by the City of New York in 1898 to create a park dedicated to preserving native species and promoting zoology. With 4,000 animals representing more than 650 species, it is one of the largest wildlife conservation parks in the United States.

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Why is Bronx zoo so popular?

The Bronx Zoo is today known throughout the world for its diverse and enormous animal collection and award-winning displays. The zoo is part of the Wildlife Conservation Society's (WCS) integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium, and it is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

Amazing Amphibians

Amazing Amphibian was a short-lived exhibition that opened in the zoo's Zoo Center in June 2008 and only remained for a few years. The exhibit featured several educational displays on amphibian conservation as well as a few terrariums containing several amphibian species. Highlight species included Chacoan horned frog, Puerto Rican crested toad, smooth-sided toad, and common mudpuppy.

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Run for the Wild

In April 2008, the zoo hosted the first Run for the Wild event. The event is a 5 Kilometers long run organized by the Wildlife Conservation Society with the goal of raising money and awareness for their conservation programs of endangered species. Each year, there is a set entry fee for participants with varying prices depending on age. The event offers free prizes for donors, based on donation size, ranging from a Run for the Wild T-shirt to a special animal experience at the zoo. All donations are tax-deductible. All participants are also offered free all-day entry to the zoo and its paid attractions.

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Comic series in Bronx Zoo!!!

In 2013, the press published an issue of its comic series Tales of the Night Watchman, entitled "The Night Collector", about a coven of vampires that takes over the bat exhibit at the Bronx Zoo. A zookeeper who specializes in bats is put at odds with his co-worker when it's discovered that the woman of their mutual affection has been turned into a vampire. It was written by Dave Kelly and illustrated by Molly Ostertag.

Can’t see in one day

The zoo is so widely spread out over 265 acres that seeing the entire zoo in a single day is challenging; nevertheless, some of the zoo's most popular exhibits may be covered in a two-hour tour.

For you and your guests, the Bronx Zoo provides one-of-a-kind Experiences that are the right blend of luxury and fun. From "Day in the Park" to "Evening at the Zoo," they have something for everyone.