Jul 16, 2007
The Bronx Zoo
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Spread out in close-to-natural habitats on 265 acres, the Bronx Zoo, owned by The Wildlife Conservation Society, appeals to all ages. There’s Tiger Mountain, a year-round space for the Siberian Tigers that call the Bronx home, and the very popular Congo Gorilla Forest exhibit, which offers up-close observations of these fascinating creatures. On June 1, the sea lions will return to a renovated Astor Court, including a Peacock Garden. Other indoor exhibits include birds, reptiles, the World of Darkness, the Butterfly Garden, MouseHouse, and the Carter Giraffe Building. Hours through Nov. 4 are 10 to 5 daily and to 5:30 on weekends and holidays. Basic admission is $14 for adults, $10 for children (3 to 12) and $12 for seniors. There are separate fees (from $3 to $5) for the Butterfly Garden, Children's Zoo, Congo Gorilla Forestand rides on the Bug Carousel, Wild Asia Monorail (which runs from May 31 to Oct. 28 with a narrated tour), Skifari and Zoo Shuttle. Parking is $8.
Details
The Bronx Zoo is off the Bronx River Parkway, in the Bronx, New York. For information and full directions call 718-367-1010. The Web site is www.bronxzoo.org.
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