The Bronx Zoo's by siffer

New York - United States, New York The Bronx Zoo covers 265 acres with exhibit buildings, parks, and enclosures, the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States. Fordham University sold the land to the City in the late 19th C for only $1000, requiring that it be used as a park ( and conveniently as a barrier to encroaching urbanization ). It opened in 1899 with 843 animals on exhibit. Today there are over 4000 animals covering 650 species. The best planning website for visiting is bronxzoo.com, the official site of the zoo. It includes advice on transportation, hours, ticketing, and special events.

Uploaded: Jan, 22 2012 | Taken: Oct, 04 2011| Viewed: 12 times  | 2 votes Camera:  Canon PowerShot S3 IS | Exposure 1/250s, f4.0 | FLength: 6mm | SW: Picasa