As the world's largest urban zoo, Bronx Zoo is for certain an impressive place to visit. Located at Fordham Road and the Bronx River Parkway, the zoo covers 265 acres of park lands and naturalistic habitats, through which the Bronx River flows. There are so many exhibits and attractions to explore. Because of this, it is impossible to see everything in a single visit.

Bronx Zoo also gives visitors an opportunity to come close to wild animals. The zoo houses more than 4000 animals of over 600 species throughout the world, most of which are housed in their natural habitats. You will learn about their natural history, biology, cultural roles and conservation status while meeting these animals.

Mammals - More than half the Bronx Zoo is occupied by a wide variety of mammals kept in their natural habitats. These mammals include:

- Aardvark (Habitat: grassy plains, bush country, woodland and savannah; Where to See Them: African Plains)

- African Wild Dog (Habitat: grassland, savannah and open woodland; Where to See Them: African Plains)

- Asian Elephant (Habitat: tropical forests and grasslands; Where to See Them: Wild Asia Monorail)

- American Bison (Habitat: Prairie)

- California Sea Lion (Habitat: ocean coastline; Where to See Them: Astor Court and Sea Lion Pool)

- Collared Lemur (Habitat: humid forest; Where to See Them: Madagascar)

- Fossa (Habitat: forests, savannahs up to one mile above sea level; Where to See Them: Madagascar)

- Gelada (Habitat: mountainous and shrubland; Where to See Them: Baboon Reserve)

- Giraffe (Habitat: dry savannah and grassland; Where to See Them: African Plains)

- Gorilla (Habitat: forest, subtropical / tropical; Where to See Them: Congo Gorilla Forest)

- Grevy's Zebra (Habitat: subdesert; Where to See Them: African Plains)

- Grizzly Bear (Habitat: diverse, including tundra, grasslands and forests; Where to See Them: Big Bears)

- Indian Rhinoceros (Habitat: grassland and swampy areas; Where to See Them: Wild Asia Monorail)

- Lion (Habitat: grassy plains, savannah, open woodlands and scrub country; Where to See Them: African Plains)

- Polar Bear (Habitat: coastal, especially on pack ice; Where to See Them: Big Bears)

- Pygmy Marmoset (Habitat: tropical and floodplain forests along river edges, bamboo thickets and secondary growth forests; Where to See Them: Congo Gorilla Forest)

- Red Panda (Habitat: high-altitude temperature forest; Where to See Them: Himalayan Highlands / Wild Asia Monorail)

- Red-ruffed Lemur (Habitat: rainforest; Where to See Them: Madagascar)

- Ring-tailed Lemur (Habitat: spiny forest, dry scrub and deciduous and gallery forests; Where to See Them: Madagascar)

- Ring-tailed Mongoose (Habitat: rainforests, moist forests, dry forests; Where to See Them: Madagascar)

- Coquerel's Sifaka (Habitat: dry forest; Where to See Them: Madagascar)

- Two-Toed Sloth (Habitat: tropical forests)

- Snow Leopard (Habitat: mountainous, arid or semi-arid grasslands; Where to See Them: Himalayan Highlands)

- Tiger (Habitat: diverse, including tropical rainforests, mangrove swamps, grasslands, rocky country and evergreen forests; Where to See Them: Tiger Mountain, Wild Asia Monorail)

Birds - Various birds also make the zoo a great place for bird lovers. At the zoo, you can find bald eagle, Indian peafowl, monk parakeet, white-throated bee-eater, Caribbean flamingo, Magellanic penguin and white-faced scops owl. These birds are fed in Wild Asia Monorail, Children's Zoo or World of Birds.

Reptiles & Amphibians - Just like other large zoos, there is no death of reptiles and amphibians. Most of these reptiles and amphibians including anaconda, Nile crocodile, poison frogs and Madagascan Tree Boa can be found either at Madagascar or World of Reptiles. There is also American Alligator at Children's Zoo.

Insects & Fish - Bring your kids to the beautiful butterfly garden at the zoo, filled with Monarch butterflies. This may delight your little ones. Also, you can take them to Madagascar to have a look at lovely marakely.

As the monorail is situated along the Bronx River, visitors also can see native animals like egrets, turtles and ducks. If you want to learn more about these animals like their lifestyle, check this page:

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The Bronx Zoo also offers many fun events at world-class exhibitions throughout the zoo including Congo Gorilla Forest the Wild Asia Monorail and Tiger Mountain. Make sure to check the schedule of feedings and enrichment demonstrations during exhibits throughout the park, before starting out. Please note that although the park is open daily, but some of outdoor exhibits are closed in the color months. For more info and details about the zoo's exhibits, click here:

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Bronx Zoo is definitely an amazing zoo with a great conservation message. Diverse arrays of animals are displayed in gorgeous extensive exhibits in the zoo, housing over 4,000 animals of more than 600 species. You really can't beat this nice zoo.

Go nose-to-nose with gorillas at Congo Gorilla Forest and take a fun-packed Congo wildlife safari into the canopy of leaves and up to treetop lookouts. Experience the wonders of butterflies in the fantastic Butterfly Garden. With so many attractions and exhibits, your visit to the Bronx Zoo will be packed with pure fun and surprises. Equip yourself with helpful info on upcoming zoo events and schedules to enhance your zoo vacation.

Get fit and save penguins at the Wildlife Conservation Society's annual Run for the World. This year's activity is set on Saturday, April 30 and is scheduled to take place along a beautiful 5K course at the Bronx Zoo. Run for the Wild is open to both runners and walkers. You cannot miss this opportunity to get in shape, connect with other zoo-goers and help saving penguins with every stride you take.

Run for the World of 2011 has a series of events. The pre-run area opens at 7 a.m. All participants can get day-of registrations, pick up t-shirt and open pledge tents in the Start Area. Run warm-up takes place at 8:15 a.m. and runners' start time is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Family Fun Run/Walk starts at 9 a.m. You can also choose to walk through the zoo with your little ones. The post-fun festivities are arranged between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., including refreshments, light breakfast, live music, entertainment options and interesting children-oriented activities.

Online registration for Run for the World costs $30 for adults and children & seniors can enjoy some discounts. The entry fees include complimentary zoo entry and free parking on run day. You may also qualify for various inviting prizes depending on your personal fundraising success. For more details on Run for the World, you can either visit the official website of Bronx Zoo or the following website.

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Celebrate a New York Halloween tradition with Boo at the Zoo. Many tempting activities will be held on October weekends. The dates include October 2-3, 9-11, 16-17, 23-24 and 30-31. Take part in various interesting activities, like hay mazes & hayrides, pumpkin carving demonstrations, puppet shows and many others. Boo at the Zoo guarantees you a totally different Halloween experience. Let's get closer with the terrific activities.

1) Haunted Safari - Embark on a Haunted Safari Adventure to make efforts to protect a creature that needs your help, such as a tiger, vulture or grizzly bear. The journey also takes you through the creepiest critters in a rainforest swamp, a bat cave and the belly of a snake. The safari in 2011 can present you with an augmented reality 3-D experience. The Haunted Safari is set from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2) Live Music - Listen to animal-themed tunes by Join Gigi and Lend Me a Hand Band at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Grizzly Goodies Picnic Area.

3) Hess Hay Ride - Thrilling rides that pass by Birds of Prey and beneath a canopy of beautiful fall foliage are offered from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekends. Hess Hay Ride includes Halloween music and a narrated storyline. Its admission is included with Total Experience Tickets.

4) Puppet Shows with Flexitoon Puppeteers - It's great news for puppet show lovers that award-winning puppeteers Craig Marin and Olga Felgemacher will give a performance. A custom puppet show all about Bronx Zoo animals will be presented at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Asia Plaza Theater.

5) Pumpkin-carving Demonstrations - You may have never seen a grand live pumpkin-carving demonstration like this! An expert carves amazing Halloween art, using 150-pound pumpkins. The art is available from noon to 3 p.m., each Saturday starting October 9.

6) Costume Parade - When you march from Dancing Crane Plaza to the Grizzly Goodies Picnic Area, music by Gigi and the Lend Me a Hand Band, puppets and props will add more fun. Join the parade at 12:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. and immerse in Halloween atmosphere.

Other events include:

- Hay Maze - Get lost for a spell. Time: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Butterfly Patio

- Treat Stations - Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

- Craft Workshops - Make your own one-of-a-kind Halloween decoration. Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Dancing Crane Pavilion

- Animal-themed magic Shows - Time: Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

- Special Animal Enrichment Activities - 2 p.m.: World of Reptiles; 2:15 p.m.: Carter Giraffe Bldg; 11:15 a.m., 12:15, 1:15 2:15 & 3:15 p.m.: Bat Chats at Monkey House

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Celebrate the holiday season with Holiday Glee at Bronx Zoo. The zoo is holding its first-ever SING with partnership with the Hard Rock Cafe and many other holiday activities from December 18 to December 30.

1) SING! For Wildlife Competition - Top high school groups from NYC will battle it out in this competition. Three semi-final rounds take place on December 18, 28 -29. The winning choirs from each round will compete in the finals on December 30th. All the competitions are held in Schiff Family Great Hall.

2) Hess Clydesdale Carriage Rides - On Saturdays and Sundays through December 19, you can take a festival horse-drawn wagon ride around the Astor Court from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tickets can be bought at the Zoo Center Membership desk, costing $5 per person for ages 3 and over. Zoo members only need to pay $3.

3) Ice Carving Sculpture Environment - Master ice carver Mark Crouthamel from Sculpted Ice Works, Inc. comes to Bronx Zoo during December 27 and December 30. An ice wonderland and an interactive Polar Express Train will be completed on Dancing Crane Pavilion.

4) Presents to the Animals - Zoo keepers are offering much more holiday cheer. During special enrichment sessions, many animals, such as bears, turtles and monkeys will tear into some winter treats at 2 p.m. from December 26 to December 30.

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The Bronx Zoo is one of the largest urban zoos in the US. It is home to several animals from monkeys, sea lions, sloths and lions. It also has a Congo exhibit which has pythons, gorillas and other animals that have their origin in Central Africa. It is a modern zoo and the animals are placed in re-creations of the real ecosystems they exist in while in the wild.

One of the locations that you can visit while you are the Bronx Zoo is Tiger Mountain which is a shelter that allows you to come close to the Siberian Tigers as they frolic in the pool. The tigers usually take a nap in the afternoon therefore the best time to visit is in the morning or in the evening.

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The zoo also has an exhibit called Madagascar which hosts threatened habitats. While visiting this area of the Bronx Zoo, you will be able to learn about lemurs and cockroaches.

During your visit to the Bronx Zoo, you can also learn a lot in the Wild Asia Monorail. This trail is open between May and October and has a forest with gaur, Asian elephants, Indian rhinoceroses and Indo-Chinese tigers.

The Bronx Zoo is open all week but it remains closed during Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years. The tickets cost between $12 and $16 depending on how old you are but it can cost you more for some of the special rides.

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For many adults, the idea of visiting a zoo may not be as appealing as it is for children. Actually, many of the modern zoos are designed well so that both kids and adults can get the most out of the experience, with pleasure and surprise. Bronx Zoo is just a zoo like that.

As the flagship wildlife center of the Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx Zoo comprises 265 acres of wildlife habitats and attractions in New York City. Due to its size, it's one of the few zoos in the nation that guarantee a multi-day trip. The zoo also serves as home to over 4,000 animals and some of them are endangered species. If you want a perfect modern zoo experience, do pay a visit to Bronx zoo.

What is the general admission to the Bronx Zoo? The general admission to the zoo is $12 for children (aged 3 to 12), $16 for adults (aged 13 to 64) and $14 for seniors (aged 65 and up). Children of 2 years old and under are always free.

There is also an additional charge for some special rides and attractions inside the zoo. For instance, if you want to warm up with an exciting 4-D adventure, you will be charged an extra fee of $5. Experiencing Zucker Bug Carousel will cost additional $3 per person. Congo Gorilla Forest also requires an admission. The price varies in the weather and animals on display, listed on Congo entry.

Although the ticket price is not high, owning a zoo membership card enables you to enjoy free admission to the zoo and more for a full year. Bronx Zoo membership comes in three levels: Individual Membership, Family Membership and Conservation Membership.

1) Individual Membership

Individual Membership is available in two levels including Individual Premium and Individual. To be an individual member, you will be charged $83. The benefits for individual membership include free admission for one adult to the Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central Park, Prospect Park and Queens Zoos, 16 free attraction-passes valid for Bronx Zoo attractions like Congo Gorilla Forest, free limited-edition wildlife T-shirt and much more. To learn more about the benefits, check this page:

Bronx Zoo Individual Membership

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As an individual premium membership, you can enjoy free admission for two adults not only to the Bronx Zoo, but also to New York Aquarium, Central Park, Prospect Park and Queens Zoos. In addition, you are also entitled to enjoying free unlimited access to Bronx Zoo attractions like 4-D Theater, Congo Gorilla Forest and Zoo Shuttle, 4 free parking passes for the Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium, plus many other benefits. This kind of membership will cost you $99. For more info and details, click here:

Bronx Zoo Individual Premium Membership

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2) Family Membership

Family Membership is also available in two levels: Family Premium and Family. Both family premium and family members can get free admission for two adults and children in their household up to age 18 to the Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central Park, Prospect Park and Queens Zoos. The fee is $159 for Family Premium Membership and $129 Family Membership. To get to know more benefits of them, click here:

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3) Conservation Membership

Conservation Membership comes in four levels: Supporter, Fellow, Partner and Patron. To become a conservation supporter member, you will be charged $275. Supporter members are entitled to getting free admission for two adults and children in their household up to age 18 as well as one additional guest or child caregiver to the Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central Park, Prospect Park and Queens Zoos. They also can enjoy monthly guided Bronx Zoo tours and other great benefits.

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In addition to free admission for two adults and children, fellow members and partner members also can get free admission for three additional guests or child caregiver (for a total of 5 adults), plus other great benefits. However, the fees for them are a bit higher, with conservation fellow membership of $525 and conservation partner membership of $800.

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To be a conservation patron, you not only can enjoy great benefits, but also have opportunities to meet some of the conservationists and program specialists and experience an insider's view of WCS. To explore more info about conservation patrons, visit this page:

Conservation Patrons

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Please note that members at the individual premium, family premium and conservation supporter, fellow and partner levers can join online and print out a temporary membership card applied for admission to parks and zoos, plus one free parking pass immediately. Membership cards for conservation patrons will be sent in one week.

Membership materials for members at individual and family levels will be sent by mail in two or three weeks. If you plan on a visit within the time, you can join onsite at Bronx Zoo or other parks where you can get your membership materials at once. Give a glimpse on membership FAQ to gain more info.

Membership FAQ: WCS Zoos and Aquarium

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The world-famous Bronx Zoo is the premier destination in urban NYC to appreciate and experience fantastic wildlife. This metropolitan zoo is notable for its award-winning naturalistic habitats. The Congo Gorilla Forest, a 6.5-acre forest, is home to 20 western lowland gorillas. Experience the indoor tropical jungle - Jungle World that houses about 800 animals, including a tapir, otters and gibbons. The zoo is open to visitors every day with a number of indoor and outdoor exhibits.

The Bronx Zoo grants you to have a spectacular experience with so many amazing exhibits and attractions. It prepares fun for any age. A trip to the zoo is absolutely a good value with inexpensive admission tickets. Full adult fare is $16. Children between 3 and 12 pay $12 while seniors over 65 charge $14. Children age 2 years or less enjoy free admission to the zoo. Many coupons and discounts can give your extra savings on your next trip to the Bronx Zoo.

Both printable coupons and coupon codes are available online. As all coupons have expiration dates, make sure to check their validity when using them. Major sources for Bronx Zoo coupons are listed for you.

Retail Me Not is a major website that provides comprehensive info about coupon codes, printable coupons and discounts for the best offerings in your city. The website usually updates the latest coupons than can be redeemed for Bronx Zoo's admission. Currently, two coupon codes for Bronx Zoo are offered. Using promo code TonySpring, you can receive $5 off child tickets. With coupon code SUMMER10, a discount of about $6 will be given. When planning to visit the zoo with these coupons, make sure they are valid.

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Visitors can never have too many discounts. Many other discounts can save your money on admission to the Bronx Zoo, besides zoo coupons. With a little more efforts, appealing discount tickets to Bronx Zoo are at your fingertips.

The Special Offers Section on the official website of Bronx Zoo is the most reliable source for the newest discount offers and promotions. The Zoo is pleased to give the best discounted offers for guests with the help of many promotional partners, like Yelp, LI Parent Source, NYC Moms Like Me and What & When 4 Kids. Please click into its website to find more special offer info you're interested.

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Purchase a membership to the Bronx Zoo and get the best value guaranteed. Memberships to Bronx Zoo come in 3 levels: Individual Memberships, Family Memberships and Conservation Memberships. Members can get free admission to the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo and New York Aquarium. Other great benefits include free parking passes, free limited-edition wildlife T-shirt and more. For more detailed membership info, please check out the website below and get the most out of your journey.

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Visit the zoo on Wednesday - a suggested donation day. You can get in virtually free with a small donation on that day. Every dollar you donate will support their conservation work in caring for animals at Bronx Zoo and around the world. Please note that the suggested donation is $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and $12 for children.

Save on sightseeing New York City attractions with New York Pass. With a New York Pass card, you can get free entry to over 55 attractions, like the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and NBC Studio Tours and many others after your Bronx Zoo visit. Complementary line skipping privileges are also available for the pass. To learn more about the New York Pass, just browse through the following website.

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Year-round military discounts are offered by the Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium. With a valid military ID, any active duty or reserve members of the U.S. Military can get discounted tickets at the admissions booths. Discount tickets are not available through the online ticket store. Military discounts include free General Admission ticket or free Total Experience Ticket. Please note that Bronx Zoo does not accept military discounts on Wednesday.

Located in the Bronx borough of New York City, the Bronx Zoo tops the list of the largest metropolitan zoo throughout the nation. Moreover, the Bronx Zoo is also one of the most celebrated zoos in the world. It's not only widely known for its impressive collections of animals and attractions, but its contributions of excellent work of conservation as part of the Wildlife Conservation Society and membership of AZA. The zoo boasts a rich history since its opening.

The Foundation of Bronx Zoo: Most of the lands on which the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden sit now were owned by Fordham University. The land was sold to the City of New York for the development of a zoo and garden. In 1895, New York State chartered the New York Zoological Society, which is now called Wildlife Conservation Society. It was set up with a purpose to found a zoo in NYC.

The Bronx Zoo first opened to the public on November 8, 1899. At that time, the zoo was called the Bronx Zoological Park or the Bronx Zoological Gardens, featuring 843 animals in 22 exhibits. William Temple Hornaday was the first director of Bronx Zoo.

Bronx Zoo has taken various important steps in conservation works with a series of milestone events. Managed by the WCS, Bronx Zoo has done much work for the conservation of wildlife and wild places in history.

The first modern animal hospital was set up in Bronx Zoo in 1916 with the first full-time veterinarian. The original animal hospital developed into today's Wildlife Health Center. The center in Bronx Zoo provides medical services to animals at the zoos and aquarium of WCS in NYC.

The Save-the-Redwoods League was established in 1918 with the help of the Bronx Zoo. In 1929, the zoo created its first formal zoo education program. Bronx Zoo continues the tradition of educating its visitors over the years. In March 2007, the WCS and the Fordham University of Graduate School of Education reached a joint program, offering Master of Science degree in education. The cooperation is the first joint degree program that implemented in 2008.

Until today, the Bronx Zoo has launched many programs to help wildlife, such as Save Wildlife Habitat and Reduce Global Warming, Make a Difference for America's Wildlife and Protect Critical Conservation Programs. The Bronx Zoo is striving to make more efforts to wildlife conservation.

The zoo exhibits and attractions have undergone many renovations and upgrades. Bronx Zoo now houses more than 4,000 animals of 650 species with the original 842 animals of 22 exhibits in 1899. The zoo has made strides to free animals from traditional cages and is widely known for its much more naturalistic exhibits.

The groundbreaking African Plains exhibit, opened in 1940, allows visitors to walk through lions, zebras and storks. All these animals share the same habitat with African wild dogs and nyalas. The $43 million Congo Gorilla Forest opened in 1999. This 6.5-acre rainforest features several different climates to provide maximum comfort for the animals, such as western lowland gorillas, colobus monkeys, marmosets and mandrills. Visitors can walk through the area or the viewing tunnel. The Madagascar exhibit opened on June, 20, 2008. It recreates the so-called eighth continent.

In addition to its impressive exhibits, the zoo's landmarks and architectures also witnessed many worthwhile changes in its history. Several architectures at the zoo are designated official city landmarks. One of them is the Rockefeller Fountain built by Italian sculptor Biagio Catella in 1872 and it was donated to the zoo in 1903. The Astor Court at Zoo Center is also a famous spot that was landmarked in 2000. Another historic landmark is a souvenir from the Ice Age - the Rocking Stone, which can overlook the Buffalo Range. The 30-ton cube of pinkish granite is approximately seven feet high and is balanced perfectly on a granite slab base.

The Bronx Zoo has presented many great monuments to NYC since it opened. Paul Manship's expressive Rainey Memorial Gates are included. The memorial is located at the Fordham Road entrance to the zoo. Visitors can find highlighting 22 full-sized sculpted animals rising above on a vine-like pattern on the memorial. The gates were selected as the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Want to know more about the history of Bronx Zoo in New York? A trip to the zoo must open your eyes to a deeper Bronx Zoo. A wonderful relaxing day trip is ensured for you. To learn more about Bronx Zoo visitor info, please visit the following websites.

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Bronx Zoo is not only the largest metropolitan zoo in USA, it is also the best. Managed by Wildlife Conservation society; it holds sprawling enclosures for some of the majestic if endangered animals and fishes on the planet. Built in Bronx Borough of New York State, it hosts many indoor, outdoor exhibits as well as training sessions for animals and kids. Its newest acquisition is a 4-D theater that runs special fauna movies.

From aardvark to polar bear; from anaconda to Nile crocodile, there are around 4000 species well housed in the zoo. Some inclusions have been controversial too; as was a snow leopard cub some time ago. Congo Gorilla Forest and Wild Asia Monorail are two glorious exhibits that recreate forest magic for visitors. You may also take a ride on camels.

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There are spaces for floral displays too. Butterfly garden not only comprises of eclectic butterflies but beautiful plants to attract them too. Each day, there is an attraction that awaits the visitors; e.g. primate feeding. You may also hire zoo guides to get better knowledge of these typical animals. Enclosures have been intelligently created to allow enough moving space.

Zoo rates are quite nominal with $15 for adults and $11 for kids. However, you will have to dish out a further $12 for exhibit and other experiences. Animal lovers are also requested to make their voluntary donations on Wednesdays for welfare of the species.

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This New York zoo opens up to the world at 10 am and goes on for 7 hours; enough to gather its essence.

Covering 265 acres of park lands and naturalistic habitats, Bronx Zoo is the nation's largest metropolitan wildlife preserve with more than 4,000 animals. As the flagship wildlife center of the Wildlife Conservation Society, the zoo is truly an impressive place to visit with a wide selection of fun exhibits and attractions. The major exhibits include Congo Gorilla Forest, Tiger Mountain, World of Birds and Butterfly Garden. Of course, there're much more for you to explore. For more visiting info on Bronx Zoo, visit the website below.

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Bronx Zoo is not only a tourist attraction for vacationers, but plays a crucial role in saving wildlife and wild places. It involves much fun when working for the urban wildlife park. Career opportunities at Bronx Zoo are as diverse as your work, from park management and operations to field conservation and research. If you're dedicated to making a difference for wildlife and wild habitats, Bronx Zoo welcomes you to join the efforts.

Bronx Zoo has four types of employment opportunities for job seekers. New York City Full Time, NYC Seasonal, Opportunities in the Field and Interns & Volunteers are all available at the zoo.

New York City Full Time - As the WCS's headquarters are based at New York City's Bronx Zoo, the zoo needs staff for global conservation, animal care, non-profit management and park operations. Now, 16 current opportunities of NYC Full Time Jobs are available at the zoo. Two positions are posted within the last 7 days.

Office Manager

- Job Description

- Responsible for planning, submitting, monitoring and reporting on budgets for the division

- Help developing goals and strategic plans for Public Affairs Division

- Keep work plans and track progress for major initiatives

- Provide overall support for Public Affairs initiatives

- Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Government Affairs, Humanities or related field

- Minimum 2 years management experience

- Great job performances and independent working skills

Another position is Point of Sale System Support Specialist that manages the point of sale for ticketing, restaurants and retail stores, including Point of Sale Software & Hardware and Point of Sale Reports. A Bachelor's Degree and three to five years experience with point of sale systems administration are required to qualify for the job. A valid NYC Driver's License is necessary.

New York City Seasonal - From March through October, Bronx Zoo has full and part-time job openings in guest service, retail sales, membership sales, animal exhibits and maintenance and other areas. Currently, there're 30 openings for this job. Just delve into three latest job postings.

Human Resources Clerk

The job aims to provide front office administrative support within the seasonal program office, like reception support, employee paperwork filing and other administrative tasks as assigned. Candidates must have a high school diploma or some college diploma is preferred. At least one year of office experience is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills and customer service orientation skills are preferred. Please note that this position works 30 hours per week from Tuesday to Saturday and pays $8-$9 per hour depending on your experience and performance.

Security Guards

Security guards must ensure zoo guests enjoy a safe experience while exploring the zoo, including medical assistance and other aids. Qualified candidates must possess a valid NYC Security License and have the ability to lift, push and carry heavy objectives. You must be able to stand or walk for long periods in severe weather conditions. The job position pays $10 per hour.

Training Specialist

Training specialists are responsible for development and implementation of Business Service Orientation and Customer Service training programs. A Bachelor's Degree and at least one year of full-time teaching experience are required. The position works at least 30 hours per week from Saturday to Tuesday, running from February to August.

Interns and Volunteers - Bronx Zoo offers a number of internships and volunteer opportunities frequently in many areas, such as guest services, public affairs, park administration and animal care. Four intern opportunities are available now. The most recent posted position is Human Resources Intern, which is an unpaid internship with 15-20 hours work per week.

- Job Responsibilities

- Assist in recruitment and on-boarding of seasonal employees

- Documenting work

- Running reports and analyzing HR data

- HR information system's data input

- Back-up support to the HR team

- Experience

- Data entry experience

- At least one year of Administrative Experience (HR field preferred)

- Pursuing BA/BS degree in Human Resources

- Excellent service orientation and interpersonal skills

Note: Bronx Zoo updates its job opportunities and job postings regularly. The jobs listed above are just a few picks. To view all job positions, please visit the following website and choose your preferred job types and locations.

Careers at Wildlife Conservation Society

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How to apply for your desired jobs? After searching for the available job postings, you can submit a resume if you're interested. Apply using the online response form with a button at the bottom of each job posting. Fill out the form with required information and click submit. If your skills and qualifications match the position you apply for, you will be contacted. If you're having any difficulty, please call 1-877-560-5656. When you're calling from outside the U.S. or Canada, please call 402-419-5617 or email at Helpdesk.lincoln@kenexa.com.

To track the jobs you've applied, create a job profile with My Career Center. Remember to make updates to your resume and contact info to ensure your most recent date is reachable to the zoo. Another benefit is that you can apply for any selected job by logging into My Career Center with your e-mail address and password.

To keep up with the latest employment opportunities at Bronx Zoo, sign up for the Job Alert Service to receive notifications of all newly posted positions. Once you have received a job alert, submit an application for the position if you're interested.

Originally referred to as the Bronx Zoological Park or the Bronx Zoological Gardens, the Bronx Zoo is now widely known as the largest metropolitan zoo of the United States. Actually, this urban wildlife park is the flagship wildlife center of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). The history of the Bronx Zoo dated back to 1899 when it firstly opened its door to the public. There were only 843 animals in total inside the zoo at that time. Over the years, a huge change has taken place at the zoo.

Today, it is an engaging and charming zoo operating a number of wonderful exhibits both indoor and outdoor. It is also home to over four thousands animals of 650 species, most of which are endangered and threatened animals from all over the world. Featuring 265 acres of animal exhibits, attractions and natural wildlife habitats, the Bronx Zoo is undoubtedly an impressive tourist destination worth your visit.

If you still have no idea about your next vacation, why not try an exciting escape to the Bronx Zoo? It is just situated at the Bronx Park in New York City. Thanks to the convenient location, the zoo is surprisingly easy to get to. When you plan this trip, there are a couple of things you need to know, including the admission fees and special attractions and so on.

Now, let's focus on the general admission tickets first. The general admission of the Bronx Zoo is 16 dollars for adults. As for children aged 3 to 12, the ticket price is 12 dollars. Seniors older than 65 years old would be charged 14 dollars per entry. Of course, toddlers under 2-year old are always welcomed to the zoo free of charge.

But note that, what we talked about above is general admission. That is to say, you will also have to buy extra tickets to experience special attractions and transportation inside the zoo. Generally, the cost of any one of these special rides or attractions ranges from 3 to 6 dollars per person.

Wonder if there are any means to get discount tickets? You're totally in the right place! In addition to the three types of general admission tickets, the Bronx Zoo also furnishes its guests with various discounted tickets such as Total Experience Tickets.

The Total Experience Ticket is only available during spring and summer, from April 2 until October 30, 2011. It would cost adults 27 dollars. And children ages 3 to 12 only need to pay 21 dollars for their Total Experience Ticket while senior would be just charged 23 dollars as well.

Seven admissions to any of the special attractions as well as the transportation are included in the Total Experience Ticket. These attractions involve the Congo Gorilla Forest and the 4-D Theater, each of which would cost you 5 dollars if you purchase the ticket separately. The Children's Zoo, Monorail, Butterfly Garden, Zucker Bug Carousel and Camel Rides are also parts of the Total Experience. Additionally, you can enjoy the Zoo Shuttle freely with the Total Experience Ticket.

Discount ticket for the Congo Gorilla Forest would be available during winter depending on the weather and animals on display. The ticket price for this exhibit would be listed at the entrance. If you are lucky enough, then you will be welcomed to this exhibit without any entry fee.

U.S. Military discount ticket is also offered by the Bronx Zoo. Any members of the U.S. Military, both active and reserve members, are qualified to enjoy this discount once they show their valid military ID at the entrance of the zoo. Benefits of military discount ticket contain half price for up to three dependants and a free Total Experience Ticket or General Admission Ticket.

However, you should remember that one can only get U.S. Military discount ticket at the ticket booth. If you prefer to purchase your ticket online, you will be not able to enjoy any military discount. Plus, military discounts will not be applicable when you pay a visit to the zoo on Wednesdays.

Membership discount is somewhat the simplest and most effective way for frequent visitors to save quite a bit on admission. Once you've a member of the Bronx Zoo, you can get a full year of free admission to the zoo, in addition to New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo and Prospect Park Zoo. Therefore, you can just visit these attractions as frequently as you want.

Currently, there are four types of memberships for you to choose from. It would take you 83 dollars to get an Individual Membership. And the Individual Premium Membership would cost you 99 dollars. Other two memberships are specially designed for families. They are a little bit more expensive than individual memberships, but provide more benefits. The Family Premium Membership will be charged for 159 dollars while the Family Membership only costs you 129 dollars.

If you're still looking for deep discounts that can lead to huge savings, maybe you should try some coupons or promotion codes. Today, various printable coupons or coupon codes for attractions across the nation, including the Bronx Zoo, are available online. Simply with a few clicks of your mouse, you might get a number of discounted tickets for you and your family.

Situated at the Bronx Park in New York City, the Bronx Zoo is one of the urban wildlife parks of the Wildlife Conservation Society's collection. With about 265 acres of naturalistic habitats and plenty of attractions, the zoo is widely considered as the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States. It even has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

The official website of Bronx Zoo

http://www.bronxzoo.com/

The zoo also features a couple of previous names - the Bronx Zoological Park and the Bronx Zoological Gardens.The story of the Bronx Zoo began from 1899 when it only had 843 animals in 22 different exhibits. Today, the Bronx Zoo houses over 4,000 animals of 650 species. Most of them are endangered and threatened animals.

The zoo consists of a number of exhibits, some of which are arranged by taxonomy while others are arranged geographically. The outdoor exhibits involve the African Plains, Baboon Reserve, Congo Gorilla Forest and Wild Asia Monorail. The Jungle World, Butterfly Garden, Monkey House, Madagascar and the World of Birds are included in indoor exhibits.

Bronx Zoo on Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronx_Zoo

Indeed, the Bronx Zoo is a great destination for animal lovers from all over the world. A trip to the zoo would be definitely worth your money. To ensure that you will have sufficient time to enjoy everything the zoo has to offer you, you really need to plan your visit carefully ahead of event. Ok, let's take a glance at the operation hours of Bronx Zoo.

The Bronx Zoo would be closed on Thanksgiving Day, as well as Christmas Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and New Year's Day. Besides, the daily opening hours of the zoo vary by seasons.

As for spring and summer, from April 2 through October 30, 2011:

The Bronx Zoo opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. on weekdays. When it comes to weekends and holidays, its operation hours would be from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

There would be a large number of sun-worshippers like African lions and wild dogs gorillas waiting for visitors to the zoo in spring and summer. Also, the Wild Asia Monorail, Butterfly Garden and plenty of other seasonal rides & exhibits would open to the public. If you come to the zoo along with your little ones, maybe you should take them to the Children's Zoo - the most popular destination in Bronx Zoo for any junior explorers. In addition, experiencing the Dora & Diego's 4-D Adventure is also a must for any visitor to the zoo.

The last entry to most exhibits and attractions inside the zoo would be 30 minutes before zoo closing. However, the bug Carousel is available until closing.

Bronx Zoo Hours & Rates Information for Spring and Summer

http://www.bronxzoo.com/plan-your-trip/hours-and-rates/spring-summer-hours-and-rates.aspx

During fall and winter, from November 1, 2010 to April 1, 2011:

Any visitor will be welcomed to the Bronx Zoo from 10 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. every day.

During these two seasons, you can visit plenty of cold-weather creatures at the Bronx Zoo, like snow leopards, polar bear and tigers and many other lovely animals. Besides, you are able to enjoy a wonderful Dora and Diego's 4-D Adventure or an exciting escape to the Madagascar or the giant indoor rainforest - the Jungleworld.

In both fall and winter, all animal exhibits, rides and attractions inside the zoo would be available until 30 minutes before zoo closing. But after 4pm, you will be still allowed to enjoy the Zoo Shuttle and Bug Carousel which would operate until zoo closing.

Bronx Zoo Fall & Winter Hours and Rates Information

http://www.bronxzoo.com/plan-your-trip/hours-and-rates.aspx