Watch This Before You Visit the Bronx Zoo

[@ZooTours]

In case you didn't hear the news, I broke my zoom lens while filming the tree kangaroos... literally the fourth animal in on my two day trip. Seeing that I couldn't really get closeups of most of the larger animals, I had to adapt to the situation, and here is what the Bronx Zoo's tour schedule currently looks like: *1. JungleWorld (2023)* *2. Wild Asia Monorail (2023)* *3. Congo Gorilla Forest (2024)* *4. Mouse House or Madagascar (need more footage of both) (2025 & 2026)* *5. Aquatic Bird House, Birds of Prey & Sea Bird Aviary (2027)* *6. Gelada Reserve (2028)* *7. Zoo Center & Astor Court (2028)* *8. World of Birds (2029)* *9. World of Reptiles (2030)* *10. Himalayan Highlands, Tiger Mountain and Bears (2031)* *11. African Plains (2032)*

[@zooempire4390]

just a question… why does it take so long to record these? why not record all in one day or weekend

[@ZooTours]

Good question - I have become a perfectionist when it comes to filming. In order to guarantee the best episode possible, I need 250-300 clips of every major section. Time, fatigue, camera battery life, and animal cooperation all play a factor in preventing me from filming everything in two days. As for the schedule itself, it's not a matter of when these are filmed. All major zoos get one feature per year to make way for other parks and their turn.

[@zadejames6269]

@@ZooTours wow I didn't know that. The process makes a lot more sense now, I always thought it was strange how spaced apart the video were. Are you going to go back and make videos in these styles for some zoos you've already toured?

[@kiwibird6671]

@@ZooTours Could there be a Tour of the new Aliens Among Us exhibit going into the former World of Darkness Building before 2033

[@chasewilliamlesh7594]

Hey man I’m a small youtuber and I have just gone to the Bronx great zoo I didn’t upload or take any videos but I did take tones of pictures and maybe one day I’ll run into you at the Detroit zoo my home zoo

[@LeafProductions]

Oh Jesus, the sarcasm at the start just almost got me! Lol, this zoo is my baby. 1. Shame you missed out on the Children's Zoo! I can understand skipping it but they have some really good theming in there! 2. Yeah, the "add-ons" are only required on Wednesdays when the Zoo is free! The tickets are super worthwhile for the price vs. what you get! 3. That gibbon loves to sit there all the time! She's super personable

[@nycdweller]

I am 63 years old; was born & raised in the Bronx (moved to Manhattan in 1996); and have been to the Bronx Zoo ONCE. I really must go again!

[@zadejames6269]

this is such a good idea! to give a full zoo overview. I hope to see more content like this, great video

[@JosephDeLuna-yj8vg]

My Favorite Zoo Since I Was A Bronxite And Since I Was A Child! Was A Member For 7 Years And My Son Is A Member Now!!! My Father Would Bring Me To The Zoo When They Opened For Free. One Day A Week. That Was Back In The Early 50s! A Lot Of History There! Thanks For The Info.

[@vincentx2850]

Their children zoo is actually amazing, very educative and well curated

[@PanTheraaPardus]

Finally!!! I'm from NYC and so happy to finally see a video on the Bronx Zoo!

[@binbhrf]

Wife's friend worked there for quite some time so I've been in all the back rooms and such, even shook hands with that Gibbon. All zoo's definitly have issues but the amount of area, attention, and care the animals get behind the scenes at Bronx are incredible.

[@charlesdeleo4608]

I literally went to the Bronx zoo dozens of times when I was a kid, and it has been one of my favorite zoos in the world.

[@chasechristophermurraydola9314]

That’s interesting that you do the graphic stuff because my aunt on my dad’s side of the family works a company that did some of the interactional displays for the elephant lands exhibit at the Oregon zoo.

[@LeafProductions]

THAT IS SO COOL

[@chasechristophermurraydola9314]

@@LeafProductions thanks.

[@taureanking3807]

I've been visiting the bronx zoo ever since I were very young. It still holds memories in the zoo before changes

[@DereksZooVideos0118]

Love this concept! Can't wait to see you do this for more zoos.

[@ashleygirvin1740]

It has been ten years since I have been to the Bronx Zoo. It is one of my all time favourite zoos; my family would make a trip there at least once a year during the summer because it was my favourite place to be. So much has changed and has been updated since I went. I still remember when they had the "World of Darkness" indoor exhibit.

[@lissa4306]

Wow! I never expected the Bronx Zoo to look so amazing & large! 😊

[@scarlettmeadows]

My thoughts exactly about Wild Asia. I have such a love-hate relationship with that attraction, as the lineup of animals is unbeatable (especially the gaur herd!!), but the fact that you can only see them for a few seconds at a time on a nonstop ride that’s open for a portion of the year is such a bummer. And thanks for highlighting the underrated gem that is the Mouse House!! Not enough people show it the love it deserves!

[@gojifan1588]

The Bronx Zoo is my favorite and go to zoo! I’ve been visiting that place for years. First and foremost though, do not even traverse the immediate outer surroundings of the zoo grounds, trust me. I usually enter via a highway exit that takes me directly to the zoo’s river entrance where I either enter at Asia or near the bison. I go on day trips there so I don’t really need a hotel. A lot of walking but worth it!

[@thepeople793]

Not that far away in NJ is the turtle back zoo in Essex County. It’s a small and nice zoo.

[@Nodnarb518]

Local NYer here and have an annual family pass. Totally worth it and pays for itself in like two visits. We go a bunch of times a year and never really get tired of it. It’s just a great place to go for a walk and hang out.

[@monkey-mo4qc]

My mom works there and i go all the time and love going there all the time

[@wildandmagicalworldofflori8032]

This was an amazing introduction to what is currently my favorite zoo in the country (outside of Florida of course 😅). It's been over a year since my trip to visit the Bronx and it's 4 neighboring facilities, and it was the best zoo experience of my life. As a species list kind of guy, it was a solids goldmine when it came to all the animals that this zoo home, though the heatwave at the time prevented me from seeing all the animals. Still, totally worth it! I cant wait to see your tours through this wildlife paradise, and you can bet I'll one day make my return to the bronx for all that I have missed.

[@GlendorisButler-Arnold]

The last time i remember going to the Bronx Zoo my youngest son was in the 5 grade June 6 2006 and we had a great day get it 6 month 6 date year 2006 we all laugh about i went there when i was in second or third grade loved it

[@Steveofthejungle8]

Mort! Loved seeing Mouse Lemurs in Omaha and so fun seeing them here too!

[@vincentx2850]

The reptile house has Mangshan pit viper and Ethiopian mountain viper among other things, so please don't skip it if you are a reptile enthusiast

[@saruscrane4953]

As someone who’s visited Zoo Miami, St. Louis & Omaha and only wants to visit Bronx for a couple species is it worth the high ticket price??? Wild Asia monorail is my biggest issue. They have Gaur, Barasingha, Sambar, Bactrian Deer, Hog Deer and they won’t even stop the monorail to let visitors get good footage. I feel like its the whole historic vibe and exhibit innivation that makes zoo enthusiasts want to go but you can see those species at a much cheaper price at other AZA facilities or right behind glass at their Manhattan neighbor the AMNH.

[@LeafProductions]

YES IT IS

[@ZooTours]

I thought $48 was cheap, especially for the full experience package.

[@TheRandomZooVisitor]

Worth the price but not a fan of the leopard exhibit nor the mouse house. I'm sorry but it's boxy terrariums for rodents

[@the_gaming_hyena24]

I’ll be visiting in April, for some reason the monorail won’t be open…is there a way to see the animals from any paths?

[@blpalv15]

Bronx Zoo has over 700 species and 5000 animals. Not a "few". This zoo is also part of the Wildlife Conservation Society. A significant portion of money spent there goes toward animal care and conservation

[@Patoyl]

So excited to see you visited my local zoo! In fact, I'm a tour guide there! If you're ever in need of some insider info (animal names, trivia, fun facts) hmu!

[@lesliechu8879]

Bronx Zoo, eh! Try to visit the Woodland Park Zoo next soon, Zak! And also, 2 zoo trivia questions for you & your girlfriend..... 1) What year did the SF Zoo's only recent giant eland, Bubsy, passed away from old age? 2) What new animals & exhibits do you recommend the San Diego Zoo to add & build for the future?

[@stevens7421]

Going July 8th! Can’t wait!

[@tylertomlinson3865]

I Have been to this zoo more than 5 times and their Asian moneral have been once but great also their is a Carousel just like the prospect park zoo

[@warriorseamonkey1693]

"That hill your grandparents talked about when they went to school" is, if I remember correctly, what walking around the Hogle Zoo in Utah felt like when I went. So many hills.

[@Paintballperson-k2l]

Living around here is awesome

[@leedhamsportspics8569]

you should keep a return to the nashville zoo on your radar! they've got a new komodo dragon exhibit and a clouded leopard forest set to open in 2024!

[@fazolettofazolettini9624]

Still a awesome Zoo. I hope i get there one day from Germany.

[@teneshagouveia2883]

One place I'm definitely visiting ❤

[@The_badger87]

I’m a was member and I go there like once every two weeks!

[@PerfectChord]

Is the Ota Benga exhibit still there?

[@chasewilliamlesh7594]

Can you please do a African plains at the Detroit zoo it’s my home zoo and I would really like to see another video on it

[@Funked_Up78125]

I lived there and I went there when I was a year old so I went like a million times

[@carriemae6584]

In the Mouse House, is it possible that the "pet store that was closed for the day" (the one side where lighting was dimmed) actually displayed mice that are nocturnal? It would be easy enough to check that out. I watch a TV program that focuses on the Bronx Zoo and the personnel seem extremely knowledgeable, so they'd certainly know the reasons for displaying things certain ways, even if those ways don't cater so much to "humans"

[@ZooTours]

It is nocturnal

[@orangecat5036]

The New york botanical gardens next door to the zoo is pretty alright.

[@henrycreel1254]

You should visit the Electric City Aquarium and Reptile Den. It’s rlly grest

[@neilchace1858]

It could just be that I'm not really a small mammal guy, but I wasn't overly impressed by the Mouse House. The exhibits seemed very repetitive, and it just seemed like one exhibit after the other for very similar-looking species. That being said, Bronx Zoo is phenomenal, and I was blown away by the ZooCenter monitor exhibit, Madagascar Spiny Forest, Congo Gorilla Forest, the Sea Bird Aviary, Gelada Reserve, and some of the massive ungulate herds.

[@Lukehippo1]

Can you please do Franklin park zoo in Boston

[@lexiwinder3250]

Worst zoo ever. Truly.

[@bigfacetv3633]

The Bronx Zoo used to have an incredible nocturnal house. I’m bummed that they closed it. It was in a massive building. It’s a shame they never repurposed that building. I do wish the Bronx Zoo would update some areas and add some new elements. I haven’t been there since 2009, but it doesn’t seem like much has changed since then.

[@matthewzito6130]

JungleWorld originally housed black leopards. I don't think it's a "bad" leopard exhibit, but I agree it would be nice to see their Amur Leopards in a larger outdoor exhibit similar to Tiger Mountain and The Himalayan Highlands, especially since Amur Leopards are cold tolerant and can therefore be housed outdoors year-round. Similarly I wouldn't describe the Birds of Prey Aviary as "small cages", but it is admittedly one of the zoos older and less impressive/innovative exhibit spaces. Finally, it would be nice to see the old Monkey House repurposed for smaller species. PS) The Bronx Zoo had an excellent nocturnal house called the World of Darkness. Unfortunately it was closed after the city stopped supporting the zoo.

[@RielEyes]

If you look up free Bronx Zoo days they are usually Wednesday!

[@КарасьФортнайтер-о7з]

I very love the Bronx zoo

[@abe-rex5111]

If you are interested in visiting Spain I recommend you to go to loro park 😄

[@drandy.myanmaryoutubechannel]

Very nice 👍

[@mikemoody3651]

This is on the schedule for next year - where would you recommend staying?

[@ZooTours]

If I did it all over again, I would have stayed in Queens close to LaGuardia.

[@aparkadhikari2271]

I request you to make video about St Augustine Alligator farm.

[@kiwibird6671]

Of course when I go across the country to see other zoos is the time you go to the Bronx

[@mikegruber172]

First time i went to the Gorilla Forest I said "wouldnt it be great if the curtain opened and the gorillas were there". Guess they read my mind

[@LanceStrydom]

I will remember

[@The_badger87]

If you turn around the back of the monorail,you would see some secret animals

[@Teddyredd]

It’s just the holding areas lol

[@arandompersonprobably]

Man those vontsira seem familiar, hmmm wonder why

[@janetcannon7986]

Does this mean they got rid of the butterfly zone? Also what of the world of darkness? Haven't been in a few years.

[@xymzk]

The butterfly area still exists and it’s seasonal. There’s also bird feeding. Feeding farm animals is permitted at the children’s zoo. Bring 1 or 5 dollar bills in good shape and/or quarters.

[@Discussr]

World of Darkness has been closed since 2009

[@dororexgaming4205]

for me personally, skipping any reptile exhibits is an unforgivable sin! XD

[@ghost_of_nyc6497]

You know you’re not from New York when you enter from the Asia world entrance. If you walk it from the Bronx river parkway side it’s a better experience

[@superhenrybrother7359]

I been to the Bronx zoo

[@MarleyOlivo]

I been there

[@OldCountry]

I really want to go to the Bronx Zoo but... I also really dont want to go to new york 🤣

[@ryshi1299]

Hello😊

[@vaughngreenhill465]

Good thing about the the Bronx zoo is thats the tickets are free on Wednesdays

[@kevinmiller4457]

The thing that I feel like that is separating the Bronx zoo from the other big zoos is they are rarely adding anything new and some habitats are really bad! If you want be on the top you have to keep adjusting with the times like Omaha and San Diego and Columbus which is something I feel like we are not seeing from the Bronx.

[@OwenHamrah]

i am going here

[@zackattack29]

IM SO READY FOR CONGO GORILLA FOREST!!!! 🦍

[@ClockWorkCroc]

You must be new with the genie+ lol

[@ZooTours]

Wouldn't want it any other way:)

[@tylertomlinson3865]

FuN fact Fossil are related to mongoose ,meerkat and the hyenas

[@chasechristophermurraydola9314]

You mean fossa right because you have fossil instead of fossa.

[@davidwesley2525]

@@chasechristophermurraydola9314 a Fossil is a Petrified Animal or Human Skeleton.

[@samanthacook3290]

hi

[@TheRandomZooVisitor]

hi

[@mikegruber172]

LOL Genie+ only gets you a couple of rides :) you still do lines...

[@ZooTours]

Considering a few weeks ago we rode every single intended ride using Genie+, the app most certainly does not just get you a couple of rides:) Outside of Guardians, the longest line was a few minutes. Compared to the 20 so minute wait for Wild Asia Monorail, I don't consider that waiting in line.

[@lizbarreto6695]

Ay it is the Bronx so it won’t look great

[@tomcole2608]

'Promo SM' 😏

[@GigglesDaDevil]

I’m born and raised in the Bronx and I always wondered why they decided to put Fordham University and the Bronx Zoo in one of the WORST parts of the Bronx..

[@seannedegraff3175]

The video commentary person spoke on how some of the enclosures like the leopard and closure was too small for the leopard and that there were other cages that were way too small for the animals to be in and that seems very cruel

[@xymzk]

Leopards have more space than what was pictured. They need more money for improvements.

[@baleedali435]

Nothing

[@MarleyOlivo]

The only animal I don't like Snakes crocodile Lizard all reptiles

[@CR1xNM]

I thought you were going to talk about the little human pigmy they had on display from the Congo Africa and wanted to persuade everyone to boycott the Bronx Zoo

[@dylanderyckere8077]

did you already did pairi daiza??

[@jalalhabib]

Hi