3K views · 1.2K reactions | Get up-close and personal with amazing animals and the experts who care for them on a Bronx Zoo Wild Encounter | Bronx Zoo | Facebook

Get up-close and personal with amazing animals and the experts who care for them on a Bronx Zoo Wild Encounter. Make lasting connections you won’t find anywhere else. | Bronx Zoo

4.1K views · 151 reactions | Our work at the Bronx Zoo impacts conservation around the globe. For instance, we were the first zoo to successfully breed Cuban crocodiles as part of the AZA Species Survival Program, and we’re committed to the conservation of the species. Learn more about the diversity of the animals at the zoo during Passport to the World this weekend. | Bronx Zoo | Facebook

Some days you just want to be seen and not herd... The largest cattle species in the world, gaur weigh up to 2,200 pounds, and eat mainly grasses supplemented by leaves, tree bark and other browse. They use their large, rough, prehensile tongues to grab and tear leaves and bushes. These big bovines also have their own built-in insect repellent – their sweat! Look for them when you’re on the Wild Asia Monorail. 📸@thebighoss98 | Bronx Zoo

Indoor exhibits are officially open today! Which means you will find us hanging out in Congo with the western lowland gorillas. Which animals are your favorite in this exhibit? | Bronx Zoo

Plan a short day trip full of wildlife adventure at the Bronx Zoo. From the Congo Gorilla Forest to the Wild Asia Monorail to the Treetop Adventure, you’ll get the most out of summer without leaving the tristate area. Reserve date-specific tickets now. | Bronx Zoo