Next time you visit the Aquatic Bird House, check out the painted storks! In the wild these striking birds are found throughout Pakistan, Thailand, Nepal, Vietnam, China, and India.

Rhino encounters return on June 1!

You would have to be thick-skinned not to appreciate meeting our rhinos up-close. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with a Private Rhino Connection & learn about these majestic mammals at a private Wild Encounter: bit.ly/2Laju2C

Happy #MothersDay to all the incredible moms out there! Treat your mom to a day at the Bronx Zoo and celebrate this special day together.

Brown bears use their claws to catch and skin fish and dig for food. They also use them to dig a place to store food, to excavate a winter den or a comfy place to nap. Occasionally, they use their fearsome-looking claws when fighting other bears or to protect themselves.

Happy #AmphibianWeek ! The celebration brings attention to the important role that animals such as frogs, toads, newts, & salamanders play in ecosystems. Hop on over to World of Reptiles to learn about conservation work we’re involved in to protect these often overlooked animals.

DYK that we have one of the largest groups of western lowland gorillas in North America? Our two troops include a total of 19 gorillas. They share their 6.4-acre forest habitat with okapi, red river hogs, & more! We hope you can visit soon!

Walk with us to our new immersive walking trail, Animal Chronicles! You can also navigate to the start of the trail using our interactive map, available here: bit.ly/3Wq5d8i

Reminder: When you buy a ticket to the Bronx Zoo, admission to Animal Chronicles is FREE! #BZ125

Are you an eagle-eyed bird watcher, eager to put your skills to the test?

On 5/11, we have a special program available for World Migratory Bird Day where you can search for migratory birds with our expert guides on zoo grounds.

Learn more & register: bit.ly/47rr1mx

WCS Library and Archives (WCS Archives 💚) unveil a new digital historical film collection: bit.ly/49TJsAB

1,600 films dating back to the early 1900s. Offers a window into the history of zoos, aquariums, and wildlife conservation.

Sponsored by the Leon Levy Foundation.