The Bronx Zoo participates in the\u00a0pygmy\u00a0slow loris Species Survival Plan (SSP), a breeding program managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) to maintain a genetically diverse population of the Endangered species.<\/p>\n
Slow lorises are born fully furred with their eyes open and reach\u00a0an\u00a0adult weight of about one pound. Infants are carried on the mother\u2019s 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 6 months of age. Bronx Zoo animal care staff will determine the baby\u2019s sex at its\u00a0first veterinary exam.<\/p>\n
When it originally opened in 1969,\u00a0the World of Darkness was the first major zoo exhibit to utilize a reverse day-night light cycle, making it possible for guests to see nocturnal creatures like the slow loris during their active period. The space \u2013 which reopened with updated features in 2025 \u2013 includes programmable LED lighting that simulates natural day-to-night transitions, showcasing the adaptations of 25 species that thrive in darkness.<\/p>\n
In observance of winter hours, the zoo is open daily from 10:00 AM-4:30 PM through April 1 until summer hours\u00a0begin April 2. Animal exhibits close 30 minutes prior to park closing. Due to the\u00a0pygmy\u00a0slow loris\u2019s sensitivity to light, the Bronx Zoo requests that visitors kindly resist taking disruptive flash photographs.<\/p>\n
Follow the Bronx Zoo on social media channels for updates and more:\u00a0<\/a>Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0X<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n The Bronx Zoo, located on 265 acres of hardwood forest in Bronx, NY, opened on Nov. 8, 1899. It is world-renowned for its leadership in the areas of animal welfare, husbandry, veterinary care, education, science and conservation. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is the flagship park of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) which manages the world\u2019s largest network of urban wildlife parks including the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo and New York Aquarium. Our curators and animal care staff work to save, propagate, and sustain populations of threatened and endangered species. We have educated and inspired more than 400 million visitors at our zoos and aquarium since our opening and host approximately 4 million guests at our parks each year \u2013 including about a half-million students annually. The Bronx Zoo is the largest youth employer in the borough of the Bronx, providing opportunity and helping to transform lives in one of the most under-served communities in the nation. The Bronx Zoo is the subject of THE ZOO, a\u00a0docu-series\u00a0aired world-wide on Animal Planet.<\/p>\n The Best “Zoo” In New York Is In a Tiny, Rural Upstate New York Village!<\/p>\n There are many excellent zoos in Upstate New York. Most of them (not all) are located in the larger cities like Binghamton, Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, etc. On the smaller, but no less wonderful size, Zoo New York is a special treat in the North Country (Watertown). But Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, NY (Broome County) stands heads and tails above them all (in this writer’s opinion). It does not have all the whiz-bang, sophisticated accouterments one expects at a modern, urban zoo. But what it lacks in that category, it totally makes up for in charm, live animal encounters, and a drive-through zoo experience that is the best in the state. So, while we will never put Animal Adventure Park up against say, the Bronx Zoo and its million annual visitors, we think this rural park is outstanding in every way. Here are a bunch of reasons you should visit this amazing place this summer!<\/p>\n Gallery Credit: Chuck D’Imperio<\/p>\n The Best “Zoo” In New York Is In a Tiny, Rural Upstate New York Village!<\/p>\n There are many excellent zoos in Upstate New York. Most of them (not all) are located in the larger cities like Binghamton, Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, etc. On the smaller, but no less wonderful size, Zoo New York is a special treat in the North Country (Watertown). But Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, NY (Broome County) stands heads and tails above them all (in this writer’s opinion). It does not have all the whiz-bang, sophisticated accouterments one expects at a modern, urban zoo. But what it lacks in that category, it totally makes up for in charm, live animal encounters, and a drive-through zoo experience that is the best in the state. So, while we will never put Animal Adventure Park up against say, the Bronx Zoo and its million annual visitors, we think this rural park is outstanding in every way. Here are a bunch of reasons you should visit this amazing place this summer!<\/p>\n Gallery Credit: Chuck D’Imperio<\/p>\n![\"WPDH-WPDA](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WPDHFM.png\")
About The Bronx Zoo<\/p>\n