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Hi Up There

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT

James the reticulated giraffe ranks among the zoo’s most photogenic animals, don’t you think? This big boy is used to superlative status—giraffes are the tallest terrestrial animals on Earth, with the greatest visual range of any animal that doesn’t fly.

Indy's Close-Up

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Born in the summer of 2004, Indy is one of the long-time residents of our Sea Lion Pool. Her athleticism and enthusiasm during enrichment demonstrations make her a crowd favorite. Indy’s also something of a media darling—just take a look at this recent WABC meteorology broadcast live from Astor Court.

Look Who's Hatching

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

At the World of Reptiles nursery, you can get face-to-face with an assortment of small snakes, tiny turtles, and mini-monitors, including this recently hatched Merten's water monitor.

Spring in Their Steps

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

See our babirusa family on a ride along the Wild Asia Monorail. These wild pigs hail from tropical rainforests of just a few Indonesian Islands. Both males and females have lower tusks, but males have an extra pair of long, backward curving upper tusks.

Behind the Gorilla Gaze

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Gorillas are very expressive. They sometimes greet each other nose-to-nose and embrace. Just like humans, they show aggression by pressing their lips together and giving a stern stare. In addition to facial expressions, scientists have studied the vast repertoire of gestures gorillas use to communicate with one another. Both types of non-vocal communication offer clues to an individual’s emotions, motivations, and intentions.

Lunch at the Pool

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

It takes a lot of herring, capelin, and mackerel to satisfy the “beachmaster” of Astor Court, sea lion bull Kiani. He eats up to 35 pounds of fish per day! Stop by during his mealtimes, and to watch sea lion enrichment demonstrations, at 11:00 a.m. (except Wednesdays) and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Call Me Cuckoo

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A new cuckoo species has arrived at the World of Birds, the chestnut-breasted malkoha. This vibrant bird hails from Southeast Asia, ranging from Myanmar to eastern Java, the Philippines and Borneo. You can distinguish males and females by their eye color—males like this one have pale blue irises, and females’ irises are gold or straw-colored.

Bathing Beauty

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Hailing from northern South America, the northern caiman lizard spends much of its time in the water. It feeds mostly on snails, but requires no escargot fork—the lizard crushes its prey with its back teeth, then spits out the pieces of snail shell.

Open Wide

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

American white pelican “Buddy” is a long-time resident of the zoo, and spends the warmer months of the year in the Northern Ponds exhibit near Tiger Mountain. His favorite food, according to his keepers, is spearing fish (AKA silversides). American white pelicans are one of our continent’s largest birds.

Regal Gaze

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Our highly expressive geladas seem to enjoy people-watching as much as zoo visitors enjoy watching them. Geladas communicate with one another through visual signals and more than 25 vocalizations. Commune with them at the Bronx’s own Ethiopian Highlands, the Baboon Reserve.