Pygmy slow loris baby update! Here’s an adorable #MomentOfZoo featuring mom and infant “hanging” out in our newest exhibit, World of Darkness. Slow lorises are born fully furred with their eyes open and reach a maximum adult weight of about one pound. Infants are carried on the mother’s stomach and intermittently "parked" on branches while the mother forages for food. The baby will become more active and independent as it grows, becoming fully weaned around six months of age. Bronx Zoo animal ca

With the start of the Winter Olympics, we wanted to highlight the athleticism of some of our snow-dwelling species. Snow leopards skillfully navigate treacherous cliffs with their powerful limbs and large paws, using their long, bushy tails for balance. They are incredibly agile and strong, and can leap quite long distances both horizontally and vertically. Visit the Bronx Zoo during school break to see the snow leopards and other animals, including bears, bison, and tigers that are adapted for

1.4K reactions · 49 shares | Don’t let winter give you cold feet. Come out of your hibernation and have a unique winter experience at the Bronx Zoo. Explore 265 acres of winter wonderland and see how active the animals are in the cooler months. It’ll give you chills while melting your heart ❤️ | Bronx Zoo | Facebook

315 reactions · 11 shares | Celebrate 125 years of the Bronx Zoo with amazing animals from around the world. At the Children’s Zoo, make memories with your little ones and create a lifelong love of animals. They will discover unforgettable animals around every corner as they explore the exciting interactive exhibits. | Bronx Zoo | Facebook

147K views · 4.9K reactions | ‘Tis the season for Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo! Now until January 5th. | Bronx Zoo | Facebook

7.3K views · 356 reactions | Who’s coming to Passport to the World this weekend? We’re celebrating cultures from all over the world, including right here in the U.S. The Bronx Zoo played a key role in the recovery of the American bison. In the early 1900s, groups of our herd’s ancestors were moved from the zoo to the western plains, where bison were nearly extinct. Thousands of their relatives roam there today. | Bronx Zoo | Facebook

20K views · 1.1K reactions | Last month, we shared that we had transferred six genetically pure Bronx Zoo-born bison to the Osage Nation in Oklahoma as part of a conservation program that has been years in the making. Enjoy this clip for an overview, then head over to the WCS website to view a longer video that documents this amazing conservation story: wcs.org | Bronx Zoo | Facebook