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Bronx Zoo, New York
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Hey
@CriticalRole
- to express our love for Vox Machina, we have named one of our Madagascar hissing cockroaches for you. Happy Valentine's Day to the Critters from the original critters.
@matthewmercer
@Marisha_Ray
@VoiceOfOBrien
@executivegoth
@samriegel
@LauraBaileyVO
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Six Komodo dragons have hatched at the Bronx Zoo! This is the first time the species has successfully bred in our 122 year history. Some of the new hatchlings can currently be seen on exhibit in World of Reptiles.
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Unlike basketball players from Latvia, roaches are forever. Happy Valentine's Day from your friendly neighborhood zoo 💞
@desusnice
@THEKIDMERO
🎨
#NameARoach
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When it finally snows, a little frolicking is in order! Bison fur is very well insulated and along with thick skin and layers of fat, they stay warm even during snowy conditions. Come springtime, they’ll shed their wooly layer of fur. 📸batkinson
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We've never met a Madagascar hissing cockroach that we didn't like. Oh, we remember Ep. 103 of UNHhhh
@trixiemattel
#NameARoach
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@SarahJanetHill
@VLMuseum
@sandiegozoo
@ZooATL
@sfzoo
@phillyzoo
@PhoenixZoo
@zoomiami
#cuteanimaltweetoff
? Bam: an oldie but a goodie.
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To two of our favorite kweens, happy (early) Valentine's Day from the Bronx Zoo. We mean it from the tippity top to the tippity bottom of our hearts.
#NameARoach
@abbijacobson
@ilazer
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Besides being equipped for the cold, snow leopards have adaptations that help them survive high altitudes. These cats have been known to reach elevations up to 18,400 feet – that’s as high as 12 Empire State Buildings stacked on top of each other! 📸batkinson
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Once the weather turns warm, you’ll often see our brown bears enjoying some pool time. The built-in backscratcher in their rocky pool is an added bonus! This weekend is your last chance to fit in a visit before Spring Break is over! 📸Keeper Donna
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From Dr. Paul Calle, Bronx Zoo chief veterinarian; "The COVID-19 testing that was performed on our Malayan tiger Nadia was performed in a veterinary school laboratory and is not the same test as is used for people.
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Meet Hedwig! He’s been at the Bronx Zoo for nearly 20 years. Just had a feeling you needed to see him today.
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Did you enjoy NYC’s recent dusting of snow? Our snow leopards certainly did! This video captures the cubs’ first experience on exhibit in the snow. They spent this time practicing their hunting skills: jumping, climbing and sneaking up on each other. (1/5)
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Today’s Moment of Zoo brought to you by a Western red panda enjoying bamboo.
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We’re excited to introduce some new faces in the snow leopard exhibit! Two cubs, one male and one female, were born this summer to mother Dariga, and father Naltar. Learn more: 1/2
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Happy 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! We know it’s a bit different than others, so we’re going to bring you sights and sounds of our park throughout the day. Sound on and we hope it brings a smile to your face!
#EarthDay2020
#EarthDay
#EarthDay50
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Don't mind us, just posting one of our favorite photos of a big cat having big fun in the snow 🐯
It's a family affair on THE ZOO tonight, at least with Amur tigers. Tune in now to get a look
#InsideTheZoo
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You cannot send human samples to the veterinary laboratory, and you cannot send animal tests to the human laboratories, so there is no competition for testing between these very different situations."
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That feeling when the holidays are over and you’re not answering the door.
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To our favorite heir, unlike the Earp curse, roaches are forever. Happy (early) Valentine's Day from the Bronx Zoo!
#NameARoach
@MelanieScrofano
💗
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Like our nails, giraffe hooves benefit from regular care. Training this behavior takes a great deal of patience and relationship building over the course of several years. Here, Senior Keeper Joe demonstrates the process with giraffe, Indiketta, and an assist from Keeper Julio.
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Happy holidays from all of us at the Bronx Zoo. Our park is closed today, but the New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and Prospect Park Zoo are open to enjoy!
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Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. Here's a little inspo so you have a great day.
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This is spring at the Bronx Zoo! On warmer days the giraffes are back out on the African Plains and Spring Break is the perfect time to see them! Tickets for the week are selling out fast, reserve yours now: 📸Keeper Kate
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This Valentine’s Day, we think it’s only fair that we name one of our roaches “Horse” in honor of Roach the horse. Horse + Roach 4 ever.
#TossACoinToYourMadagascarHissingCockroach
#NameARoach
@witchernetflix
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Happy
#NationalBisonDay
! We’re very proud of our bison herd at the Bronx Zoo. Since 1907, bison born at the zoo have played an important role in the conservation and reintroduction of this iconic species.
Learn more:
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This spring four bison calves were born at the Bronx Zoo. Young bison calves are easily identified by their orange-red coats which also gives them their nickname, ‘red dogs’.
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Oh to be a Western red panda napping in the sun. 😍 Have you stopped by the Himalayan Highlands yet to visit them in person?
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Start your week off with Carlton! He was born June 5th to first time mom Dorothy. He, his brother Ceviche and their dad Wicket are all solid white and their birthdays are all a few days apart (the 5th, 7th & 9th). His keepers say he’s a sweet and curious animal! 🦙😍
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This incredible photo taken at the Dhole’s exhibit here at the zoo, was the winning submission for WCS Wild View’s Fall Colors photo assignment. Congratulations to photographer Byron Towles!
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Throughout the Sea Bird Aviary, you can spot the Inca terns as they nest among the rocks and fly throughout the exhibit. Their distinctive mustaches are modified feathers that actually indicate the health of the bird - healthy birds have more robust mustaches.
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A morning moment of
#ZooandAquariumZen
brought to you by our Malayan tigers going for a swim. Enjoy!
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Our snow leopard cubs turned seven months old on Jan 7. Both cubs weigh over 30 pounds and are becoming more independent and outgoing. Supervisor Kate tells us that the cubs' mother, Dariga, patiently teaches them natural behaviors. They are also making many new vocalizations.
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Rolling into the week like an Amur tiger in the leaves. 📸thebighoss98
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Very important check-in with Carlton! Wishing you all a lovely weekend.
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Happy
#InternationalCheetahDay
! At the Bronx Zoo, our two ambassador cheetahs Triton and Littlefoot help to educate and inspire visitors to protect the future of cheetahs. For more information about our Wild Encounters program visit:
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With their thick fur, stocky bodies and long furry tails, snow leopards are perfectly adapted to the cold and snowy environments they call home. Like snow shoes, their extra-large, fur-covered paws distribute their weight to keep these agile predators from sinking into the snow.
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Some of our animals love a snowy day at the park! Here’s a look at our Amur tiger rolling around in the snow following this week’s storm. ❄️ Come visit the park and see which animals you can spot this winter. Share your photos with us by tagging us at
@BronxZoo
. 📷:
@julielmaher
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Sometimes you need to see Grizzly bears relaxing to remind yourself to do the same. Turn your sound on, take a bear-sized deep breath and enjoy your day.
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Did you know that some of the closest living relatives to rock hyraxes are manatees? Like their aquatic herbivore brethren they primarily feed on vegetation and are grazers. Rock hyraxes can eat plants known to be toxic to most other animals, such as nightshades and spurges.
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Keep your eyes peeled around the zoo today, some of our animals are getting holiday pumpkin treats!
http://t.co/BAMhaigmzO
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Keeper Kate tells us that Amani the aardvark’s favorite treat is avocado. Using positive reinforcement, 15-year-old Amani has been trained to stand on the scale and willingly participate in her monthly weigh-in, an important part of the monitoring of her overall health. 📸cflores
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Short thread for fans of
@animalplanet
's THE ZOO/fans of animals in general. Our snow leopard cub Khyber is doing great these days. You can see her at the Himalayan Highlands all year. Check out her moves in this
#BeyondTheZoo
video.
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Dholes are highly social. One way they maintain their strong bonds is through play behavior. We hope you find time for play this week.
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Happy New Year from all of us at the Bronx Zoo! Our park is closed today but the New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and Prospect Park Zoo are all open.
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Did somebody say
#NationalPumpkinDay
? Pro tip: it's way more fun if you celebrate with friends. Inspo via our
#aldabratortoises
.
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Call it a tradition, but on Super Bowl Sunday we also like to celebrate Superb Owls! 😉
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Keeper Kelly recently captured this clip of a 4-5-week-old rufous giant elephant shrew pup nursing. Elephant shrew pups can see and hear almost immediately after birth. The pups always flip onto their backs to nurse, and are usually fairly vigorous in their feeding.
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If you’ve had a chance to stop by to see our snow leopard cubs, you’ve probably noticed a lot of leaping! With their shorter front legs and longer back legs, snow leopards are skilled climbers and jumpers, able to leap from rock to rock both horizontally and vertically. 1/2
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NEWS! A tree kangaroo born at the Bronx Zoo has started to emerge from its mother’s pouch, making its public debut. The joey is the first of its species born at the Bronx Zoo since 2008. He is visible in JungleWorld. Read more here
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Not only is it Super Bowl Sunday, but Hedwig the snowy owl is here to tell you it’s also Superb Owl Day!
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Another year, another roach. Happy (early) Valentine's Day from the Bronx Zoo! Is it still better than an Emmy?
#NameARoach
@emtothea
💞
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Good news: season 4 of
@AnimalPlanet
's THE ZOO is premiering April 4 at 9pm ET! Mark your calendar and start planning your watch party by tagging someone you’re tuning in with. We’ll see you
#InsideTheZoo
.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there. Treat your mom to a day at the zoo and celebrate this special day together.
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What are your favorite burrowing owl facts that differentiate them from other owls? We’ll start:
•They hunt during the day
•They burrow underground instead of nesting up in trees
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Important little penguin chick update: the duo is testing the waters (literally) on exhibit. Take a look and see how much they’ve grown!
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A midweek Moment of Zoo, from the Himalayan Highlands featuring our snow leopard.
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Glad you enjoyed the visit yesterday,
@thefooomusic
! The goats in the Children's Zoo bring out the kid in all of us.
http://t.co/3LI3BAAX62
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Great news, dholes are here! We’re so excited to have these Asiatic wild dogs at the zoo. Do you have any questions about this new species? Let us know!
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This Valentine’s Day, we’re naming one of our Madagascar hissing cockroaches after our favorite Jedi.
@HamillHimself
, may the roach be with you - always. (Seriously, it will. They’re going to outlive all of us).
#NameARoach
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Visitors to JungleWorld are being rewarded with the sight of our Matschie’s tree kangaroo joey popping its head out of mom, Polly’s, pouch. As the youngster matures, it will grow more independent and begin to spend longer periods of time outside of the pouch.
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Our two snow leopard cubs are 6 months old today! Both weigh a little over 20 pounds, and Supervisor Kate tells us they seem to get bigger every day.
The cubs are becoming more confident and independent, and continuing to develop their stalking and pouncing skills!
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🎉Exciting news 🎉We have two healthy little blue penguin chicks at he zoo! Seen here in this (very cute) video from their first week of life. We promise to keep bringing you updates about these youngsters as they grow 🥰
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Today’s moment of zen is also a sign of spring! One of our staff members happened upon this peacock displaying its feathers. A surefire way to brighten up your week.
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Amur tigers are well adapted to the cold and can thrive in temperatures as low as -40°F. They have thicker, longer fur than other tiger species, and more body fat which acts as insulation.They also have thick fur on their paws which keeps their feet warm and acts like snowshoes.
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Happy
#WorldSnowLeopardDay
! You may have seen a cute cub exploring the Himalayan Highlands this summer. That’s our newest addition to the 70+ cubs born at the Bronx Zoo as part of
@zoos_aquariums
Species Survival Plan.
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We all need somebody to lean on. ❤️
The size of a human thumbnail at birth, our tree kangaroo joey, now a little over a year old, is almost as big as her mother. Hop on over to Jungle World for a look!
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Did you know that a red-ruffed lemur’s luxurious, bushy tail is even longer than its body?! The largest of all lemurs, these beautiful primates use their tails for balance as they travel from tree to tree and to communicate when threatened.
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When markhors look to assert their dominance, they literally butt heads! To decide who’s the G.O.A.T, they lunge at each other, interlocking their spectacular spiral horns until one tires or is thrown off balance. 📸batkinson
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Happy Earth Day from all of us at the Bronx Zoo! A great way to celebrate is with a family trip to the zoo. When you connect with our animals, we hope you’ll be inspired to join our conservation work and help protect the planet for future generations. 🌎
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Spring into the new season like our snow leopard cubs in the Himalayan Highlands! On this first day of spring, what better way to celebrate than a visit to the Bronx Zoo?
Check out our Spring Break Guide to help plan your visit:
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On
#NationalEndangeredSpeciesDay
, we’re sharing photos of the newest arrivals to our American bison herd, one male and one female calf born recently at the zoo! American bison are just one of many species that we work to protect. Learn more:
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@VoiceOfOBrien
@CriticalRole
@matthewmercer
@Marisha_Ray
@executivegoth
@samriegel
@LauraBaileyVO
Next time you're in NYC we'd love to have you back! 💞
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Raise your hand if your excited for season 2 of THE ZOO!
@AnimalPlanet
announced another season & we can't wait.
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Next time you’re in JungleWorld, see if you can spot the pygmy slow loris. They can be a little hard to find as they are nocturnal and arboreal, but it’s very rewarding when you do spy one.
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The birth of an animal that was once extinct in the wild is a cause for celebration! Last week a Przewalski’s horse foal was born at the Bronx Zoo. The foal can be seen from the Wild Asia Monorail.
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Tumbles, Squid, Evel Knievel, Gonzo, and Flo Jo the penguins are ready for their close-up! Here they are waiting to join a Virtual Encounter. With this experience, you can meet our penguins and learn more about their stories.
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That feeling when you hear there’s more than one kind of pie for dessert...
Which Thanksgiving treat has you moving this fast?!
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Today is
#WorldTapirDay
! It’s the perfect time for a
#MomentofZen
with our Malayan tapirs in JungleWorld.
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Dholes are sometimes referred to as whistling dogs because of the unusual whistling sound they make. They are very vocal animals and use a wide range of sounds to communicate with each other.
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It's a boy! And he's adorable. Come visit our baby
#porcupine
at the Children's Zoo.
http://t.co/qvqagC1aPK
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When you next visit our snowy owls, Hedwig and Piper at the Birds of Prey exhibit, here are some tips to help tell them apart. Male owl Hedwig is almost completely white, and female owl Piper has dark brown barring on her feathers. Female snowy owls are also larger than males.
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Happy Friday! In nature, red pandas do not hibernate in winter. They have evolved to subsist largely on bamboo, a food source that is abundant and available year-round. Of course, at the zoo none of our animals need to hibernate because they have a constant source of food.
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Here are a few of our favorite Bronx Zoo photos from 2022! For the full list, including photos from all five WCS New York City zoos and aquarium (and some important conservation stories), check out our website:
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Go baby go! Our staff does an incredible job with the animals. The care and expertise they put into every step is one of our favorite things to watch on this show. Just look at this fawn’s progress!
#InsideTheZoo
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This is Troy, a greater Malayan chevrotain, aka mouse deer. Chevrotains are small, hoofed mammals native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. See if you can spot Troy, and our other chevrotain, Honeythorn, in the World of Birds next time you visit. 📸avital
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We’re reopening! 🙌 The Zoo will be open to Members 7/20-7/23 & open to all guests starting 7/24. We’ve made some changes to keep everyone healthy, please visit our Know Before You Go website for full details. We’ve missed you can’t wait to see you!
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Dear
@nlyonne
&
@_CharlieBarnett
,
Roses are red, violets are blue, we named two cock-a-roaches for you. Happy (early) Valentine's Day!
💗 the Bronx Zoo
*goes back to singing* gotta get up, gotta get out...🎶
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We’re open! We’re so excited to welcome Members back to the zoo today and all guests on Friday. Remember to wear a face covering, keep your distance, and most importantly enjoy the park! We’ve missed you and can’t wait to see you.
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