Bronx Zoo Bronx Zoo News 2023
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That’s fantastic news, hope it all goes well. I wasn’t the only Zoochatter who was worried they would die out at bronx.
KiwiBirb
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The Bronx Zoo has announced that 2 endangered Mangshan Pit Vipers were hatched on August 7th and one of them is now on display in the Reptile House Nursery.
Bronx Zoo Debuts Rarely Seen Endangered Mangshan Pit Viper Hatchling In World of Reptiles Nursery
Bronx Zoo Debuts Rarely Seen Endangered Mangshan Pit Viper Hatchling In World of Reptiles Nursery
I visited the zoo for the first time since returning from Kenya yesterday and noted quite a few changes since my last visit.
Of course, there are previously reported on new species on-exhibit like the Kagu, Milos Viper, Malagasy Crocodiles, and Kimberley Rock Monitor which were all a treat to see.
I also noted some additional changes:
-There's a Blue-Faced Honeyeater added to the Maleo enclosure.
-The old cuckoo/tinamou enclosure now houses Double-Barred Finch, Diamond Firetail, Budgerigar, Marianas Fruit-Dove, and once again the tinamous.
-The azure-winged magpies have been added to the capercaillie/Harlequin Duck enclosure, and they are joined by two new species to the zoo: a small colony of Ruff and a pair of European Blackbirds.
-In addition to the Mangshan Pitviper hatchling, there is also a single Sulawesi Forest Turtle hatched by the zoo visible in the back of the nursery.
-The zoo has added Pleasing Poison Dart Frogs to the dart frog enclosure.
-The former Fly River Turtle then hingeback tortoise enclosure is currently under repair and completely blocked off.
-The Eastern Collared Lizard is back on-show and has replaced the Jeweled Chameleons.
-The Taiwan Mountain Viper has been moved back off-exhibit and replaced by Aruba Island Rattlesnake.
-The Indian turtle tank is currently under repair.
-The two turtle enclosures at the end of the reptile house have been swapped with the Asian turtles now on the right and the South American turtles now on the left.
-The enclosure that has long held baby alligators of either species is now housing McCord's Box Turtles which makes more sense as a display to me.
-The path leading to the Pheasantry remains entirely blocked off.
-The Mountain Peacock-Pheasant is now mixed with the Black-Faced Ibis by the sea lions.
~Thylo
Of course, there are previously reported on new species on-exhibit like the Kagu, Milos Viper, Malagasy Crocodiles, and Kimberley Rock Monitor which were all a treat to see.
I also noted some additional changes:
-There's a Blue-Faced Honeyeater added to the Maleo enclosure.
-The old cuckoo/tinamou enclosure now houses Double-Barred Finch, Diamond Firetail, Budgerigar, Marianas Fruit-Dove, and once again the tinamous.
-The azure-winged magpies have been added to the capercaillie/Harlequin Duck enclosure, and they are joined by two new species to the zoo: a small colony of Ruff and a pair of European Blackbirds.
-In addition to the Mangshan Pitviper hatchling, there is also a single Sulawesi Forest Turtle hatched by the zoo visible in the back of the nursery.
-The zoo has added Pleasing Poison Dart Frogs to the dart frog enclosure.
-The former Fly River Turtle then hingeback tortoise enclosure is currently under repair and completely blocked off.
-The Eastern Collared Lizard is back on-show and has replaced the Jeweled Chameleons.
-The Taiwan Mountain Viper has been moved back off-exhibit and replaced by Aruba Island Rattlesnake.
-The Indian turtle tank is currently under repair.
-The two turtle enclosures at the end of the reptile house have been swapped with the Asian turtles now on the right and the South American turtles now on the left.
-The enclosure that has long held baby alligators of either species is now housing McCord's Box Turtles which makes more sense as a display to me.
-The path leading to the Pheasantry remains entirely blocked off.
-The Mountain Peacock-Pheasant is now mixed with the Black-Faced Ibis by the sea lions.
~Thylo
Not sure on the blackbirds but for the Ruff they've got be from either Sylvan or maybe Pinola? I think they have them there, too.
~Thylo
One more I forgot: Plumed Whistling-Duck added to the last enclosure in ABH.
~Thylo
Per an e-mail from Breheny to members, about 2024:
"As part of the festivities, we’ll present Animal Chronicles, a half-mile walking trail featuring gigantic, immersive eco-sculptures that showcase key conservation achievements throughout the Bronx Zoo’s history of saving animal species while also connecting guests to local wildlife. On select weekends from April through September, you can also join us for parades, performances, crafting, specialty foods, scavenger hunts, tours, and much more as we celebrate 125 years of historic Bronx Zoo milestones"
"As part of the festivities, we’ll present Animal Chronicles, a half-mile walking trail featuring gigantic, immersive eco-sculptures that showcase key conservation achievements throughout the Bronx Zoo’s history of saving animal species while also connecting guests to local wildlife. On select weekends from April through September, you can also join us for parades, performances, crafting, specialty foods, scavenger hunts, tours, and much more as we celebrate 125 years of historic Bronx Zoo milestones"
KiwiBirb
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A few updates from my visit:
-There is now Chestnut-Breasted Malkoha in the 5th exhibit in the WoB
-There is now a Mindanao Bleeding-Heart and a White-Rumped Shama in the 10th exhibit in the WoB
-There are no longer any signs of Anhinga in the ABH
-Blue-billed Curassow are no longer signed on the right exhibit in the last room of the WoB, despite this there is still one exhibited
-Not really an update, more like a lack of one as when I went to the Holiday Lights a few weeks back, the lights were on in the Monkey House revealing it remains unchanged since it’s closure over a decade ago
-There is now Chestnut-Breasted Malkoha in the 5th exhibit in the WoB
-There is now a Mindanao Bleeding-Heart and a White-Rumped Shama in the 10th exhibit in the WoB
-There are no longer any signs of Anhinga in the ABH
-Blue-billed Curassow are no longer signed on the right exhibit in the last room of the WoB, despite this there is still one exhibited
-Not really an update, more like a lack of one as when I went to the Holiday Lights a few weeks back, the lights were on in the Monkey House revealing it remains unchanged since it’s closure over a decade ago
Mary
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I went to the zoo for the first time in a while and thought I would share some updates I saw:
- Asia Plaza is getting a facelift, the concession stands were all fenced off and new bricks are being laid on the walkways. Additionally, the small stage that was across from the gift shop appears to have been taken down. No sign of what will be put there instead
-The gharial pool was getting a big cleaning by several staff members, including scuba divers. The animals were all present during this maintenance
- The Amur leopard habitat in Jungleworld remains closed with no sign of an eminent reopening
- The snow leopard cubs are growing every day and seem to sleep most of the time until around 2 p.m., late afternoon is a great time to see them up and about
- Asia Plaza is getting a facelift, the concession stands were all fenced off and new bricks are being laid on the walkways. Additionally, the small stage that was across from the gift shop appears to have been taken down. No sign of what will be put there instead
-The gharial pool was getting a big cleaning by several staff members, including scuba divers. The animals were all present during this maintenance
- The Amur leopard habitat in Jungleworld remains closed with no sign of an eminent reopening
- The snow leopard cubs are growing every day and seem to sleep most of the time until around 2 p.m., late afternoon is a great time to see them up and about
AnActualFan
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Do we know when the 2nd floor of WoB reopens?
Visited the Bronx zoo today and wanted to note/ask a couple things.
- Only 2 Brown Bears appeared to be out on exhibit where in the past there had been 3 or 4
-Does Anybody know how they rotate the tigers on exhibit at tiger mountain? Do they switch them out mid day?
-Snow Leopard cubs were both out and very cute.
- Only 2 Brown Bears appeared to be out on exhibit where in the past there had been 3 or 4
-Does Anybody know how they rotate the tigers on exhibit at tiger mountain? Do they switch them out mid day?
-Snow Leopard cubs were both out and very cute.
Aren't there six bears, split into two groups, four bears together and two bears together, or was that pair sent to the Central Park Zoo?
I asked an employee later in the day she said there are 3 at Central Park and 3 at Bronx but she said one of them was off exhibit for the morning and would be out later.
TheGytrash
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When I went to the zoo in fall 2022, there were only 2 brown bears on exhibit too, so that might not be too unusual for them.
I'm actually intrigued that the brown bears are out all during the winter. The ones at the Maryland Zoo are off-exhibit to hibernate during the winter months. The Maryland Zoo says they follow the bears' instincts and the two grizzly sisters' natural body clocks prefer to slow down for the winter, despite the milder climate in Maryland. I wonder if the Bronx Zoo bears just don't feel like hibernating or if the Bronx Zoo staff has chosen to feed them equal amounts throughout the year so they don't hibernate?
I'm actually intrigued that the brown bears are out all during the winter. The ones at the Maryland Zoo are off-exhibit to hibernate during the winter months. The Maryland Zoo says they follow the bears' instincts and the two grizzly sisters' natural body clocks prefer to slow down for the winter, despite the milder climate in Maryland. I wonder if the Bronx Zoo bears just don't feel like hibernating or if the Bronx Zoo staff has chosen to feed them equal amounts throughout the year so they don't hibernate?
KiwiBirb
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My final update of the year:
-The smaller exhibits in the Mangrove Forest section of Jungleworld have (sorta) reopened. Both exhibits have uncovered the construction paper and the Weber's Sailfin Lizard, Roti Island Snake-necked Turtle, and unsigned Chinese Stripe-necked Turtle have returned. The other exhibt looks ready but has no inhabitants yet, however 5 species have been signed, signaling their return: Banded Archerfish (Toxotes jaculatrix), Spotted Scat (Scatophagus argus), Mono (Monodactylus argenteus), Green Pufferfish (Dichotomyctere fluviatilis), and Atlantic Mudskupper (Periophthalmus barbarus)
-Also in Jungleworld, the Bearded Dragon and Frilled Lizard have been replaced with a Prehensile-tailed Skink
-While difficult to tell from the distance, it appears that the induvial aviaries in the Pheasant Aviary have been cleared out
-Snowy-crowned Robin-chat have been signed in the first World of Birds exhibit, however I was unable to spot it
-The Aquatic Bird House has received a huge quality life change as the glass in the Little Blue Penguin habitat has been cleaned allowing for clear pictures to be taken through the glass
-Tomistoma have returned to the zoo as there is one mixed in with the Painted Terrapin and Malaysian Giant Turtle
-The smaller exhibits in the Mangrove Forest section of Jungleworld have (sorta) reopened. Both exhibits have uncovered the construction paper and the Weber's Sailfin Lizard, Roti Island Snake-necked Turtle, and unsigned Chinese Stripe-necked Turtle have returned. The other exhibt looks ready but has no inhabitants yet, however 5 species have been signed, signaling their return: Banded Archerfish (Toxotes jaculatrix), Spotted Scat (Scatophagus argus), Mono (Monodactylus argenteus), Green Pufferfish (Dichotomyctere fluviatilis), and Atlantic Mudskupper (Periophthalmus barbarus)
-Also in Jungleworld, the Bearded Dragon and Frilled Lizard have been replaced with a Prehensile-tailed Skink
-While difficult to tell from the distance, it appears that the induvial aviaries in the Pheasant Aviary have been cleared out
-Snowy-crowned Robin-chat have been signed in the first World of Birds exhibit, however I was unable to spot it
-The Aquatic Bird House has received a huge quality life change as the glass in the Little Blue Penguin habitat has been cleaned allowing for clear pictures to be taken through the glass
-Tomistoma have returned to the zoo as there is one mixed in with the Painted Terrapin and Malaysian Giant Turtle
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KiwiBirb
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Based on the construction I saw today, I wouldn’t count on it reopening for a while