That temperature should be more than sufficient for the aforementioned animals to be outside, although you may still see a giraffe or two indoors at the Giraffe Building. It will be in the low 60s by the time the zoo opens.
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That temperature should be more than sufficient for the aforementioned animals to be outside, although you may still see a giraffe or two indoors at the Giraffe Building. It will be in the low 60s by the time the zoo opens.
USZOOfan42
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Can any species be seen with the zoo’s new “dinosaur safari”?
I believe the Dalmatian Pelicans are exhibited on the pond near the start of the trail.
~Thylo
It has been reported on the zoo's Instagram that a baby American bison was born on April 22 but the gender was not specified
Bronx Zoo on Instagram: "Look what arrived just in time for Earth Day! We recently welcomed our first American bison birth of the season on April 22. In this video, the new mother bonds with the calf away from the herd. At this stage, bison moms are very protective of their offspring. As part of our animal care programs, each calf undergoes a neonatal exam in its first few days of life, including a general health exam, vaccinations, and tagging for future identification in the herd. Young bison calves are easily identified by their orange-red coats which also gives them their nickname, ‘red dogs’. Their hair will grow darker as they mature, and they will also grow horns and develop their characteristic shoulder hump. Next time you pass the bison exhibit, see if you can spot the youngster among the herd!"
Bronx Zoo on Instagram: "Look what arrived just in time for Earth Day! We recently welcomed our first American bison birth of the season on April 22. In this video, the new mother bonds with the calf away from the herd. At this stage, bison moms are very protective of their offspring. As part of our animal care programs, each calf undergoes a neonatal exam in its first few days of life, including a general health exam, vaccinations, and tagging for future identification in the herd. Young bison calves are easily identified by their orange-red coats which also gives them their nickname, ‘red dogs’. Their hair will grow darker as they mature, and they will also grow horns and develop their characteristic shoulder hump. Next time you pass the bison exhibit, see if you can spot the youngster among the herd!"
Other Early 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On February 8th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (3.0) western lowland gorillas named Mizani, Mokonzi, and Njemba, to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California.
41K views · 1.7K reactions | Super troop A trio of new male gorillas have traveled all the way from the Big Apple to join the bachelor troop at the Safari Park. Please welcome Mizani, Mokonzi, and Njemba, three dashing dudes who will soon join Frank and Monroe. This move marks a new chapter in San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's commitment to supporting bachelor gorillas, who play an important role in the natural social structure of their species. #bachelornation #bronxboys #gorillas #sdzsafaripark | San Diego Zoo Safari Park
On February 14th, the zoo announced they sexed the languar as (1.0).
18K views · 521 reactions | In this #MomentOfZoo, watch as the silvered langurs take turns holding the newest addition to their troop. Native to the rainforest canopies of Brunei,... | By Bronx Zoo | Facebook
On April 18th, it was announced that the zoo acquired a (1.0) great pied hornbill from the San Francisco Zoo in California on March 27th.
https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/25908/JtZooAg41725
On April 25th, the zoo announced that 5 little penguins hatched in 2024 which are on exhibit in the Aquatic Bird House.
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On May 1st, the zoo announced that 2 scarlet ibises hatched which are now on exhibit in the Aquatic Bird House*.
14K views · 472 reactions | In contrast to the adults' vibrant red coloring, scarlet ibis chicks are black when they hatch! It takes around 18 months for the chicks to develop their... | By Bronx Zoo | Facebook
* These could be the same ibises that @Mary mentioned earlier in the thread (Page 2 Post #31).
On February 8th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (3.0) western lowland gorillas named Mizani, Mokonzi, and Njemba, to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California.
41K views · 1.7K reactions | Super troop A trio of new male gorillas have traveled all the way from the Big Apple to join the bachelor troop at the Safari Park. Please welcome Mizani, Mokonzi, and Njemba, three dashing dudes who will soon join Frank and Monroe. This move marks a new chapter in San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's commitment to supporting bachelor gorillas, who play an important role in the natural social structure of their species. #bachelornation #bronxboys #gorillas #sdzsafaripark | San Diego Zoo Safari Park
On February 14th, the zoo announced they sexed the languar as (1.0).
18K views · 521 reactions | In this #MomentOfZoo, watch as the silvered langurs take turns holding the newest addition to their troop. Native to the rainforest canopies of Brunei,... | By Bronx Zoo | Facebook
On April 18th, it was announced that the zoo acquired a (1.0) great pied hornbill from the San Francisco Zoo in California on March 27th.
https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/25908/JtZooAg41725
On April 25th, the zoo announced that 5 little penguins hatched in 2024 which are on exhibit in the Aquatic Bird House.
Bronx Zoo
On May 1st, the zoo announced that 2 scarlet ibises hatched which are now on exhibit in the Aquatic Bird House*.
14K views · 472 reactions | In contrast to the adults' vibrant red coloring, scarlet ibis chicks are black when they hatch! It takes around 18 months for the chicks to develop their... | By Bronx Zoo | Facebook
* These could be the same ibises that @Mary mentioned earlier in the thread (Page 2 Post #31).
Mary
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There are ones that are even newer than I ones I saw back then! The ones now are still little and in the nest. Here’s a pic from last Tuesday.
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Speaking of maps, I figure Bronx didn't phase out Przewalski's horses or Indian rhinos from the Wild Asia Monorail, but... am I the only one who never noticed that they haven't been included in recent maps?
(Side note, the new logo for World of Darkness looks stellar! The reopening can't come soon enough!!)
There was always a window from which the gorillas could be seen inside.
There is a retracting wall that is placed in front of the indoor viewing during warmer months when the gorillas are outdoors.
~Thylo
Don Majeski
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It has always been there though the gorillas exhibited there are on a rotating basis.In winter months the majority of the gorilla collection are held in on site holding facilities as the indoor facility is too small to exhibit them collectively at any given time .
A nice, retractable , room would solve that problem with year round viewing of all Congo species - okapi, Red forest hogs, Colobus monkeys , mandrill , et al..
Who’s going to pay for it?
Will public fork out $20@ a piece to see their Gorillas in Winter?
Zurich zoo’s Madagascar exhibit is a perfect role model - as well as Omaha
But New York City residents have no civic pride so do not expect it soon
I was lucky enough to see them inside the building the wall wasnt there and outside.
KiwiBirb
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We have an opening date! The World of Darkness is officially opening Saturday, July 12th
https://x.com/BronxZoo/status/1924835754707992615
https://x.com/BronxZoo/status/1924835754707992615
They died