Nestled in the bustling metropolis that is New York, one will be glad to find the home of nearly four thousand animals at the Bronx Zoo.
Known to be the largest zoo in the state, this vast mass of greenery and shrubbery has provided a loving habitat to many members of the animal world for over a century.
With animals from all over the world, this 265 acre enclosure cherishes it's commitment to making sure that all the animals which call the Bronx Zoo their home are comfortable in their environment.
Therefore, it is a point of the zoo to make sure that each habit is unique to the species and reflect their natural homes.
From habitats such as the Jungle World, the Himalayan Highland Habitat, the Congo Gorilla Forest, the Baboon Reserve, the Bengali Express, the Reptile House and the World of Darkness, the Bronx Zoo ensures that your visit to this animal wonderland is truly memorable.
The Jungle World which is an indoor rain forest home to tapirs, Asian gibbons and other animals is also home to many rare species of foliage and fauna.
Further into the zoo, visitors will find the Himalayan Highland Habitat that exudes the feel of the mountain range and offers sights such as the snow-leopard, a red panda and a white-naped crane.
With a recent addition to the zoo, the 6.
5 acres known as Congo Gorilla Forest is where more than 400 species of forest animals and 15,000 plants reside, cohabiting like nature wished for in a synthetic African rain forest.
Other features of the Bronx Zoo include the likes of the Baboon Reserve, the World of Darkness, Reptile House, World of Birds, Skyfari, Wild Asia, African Plains, Mouse House, the Children's Zoo and much more.
With much to see and much more to experience a visit to the Bronx Zoo is nice getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.