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Animal Chronicles provides an interactive timeline of Bronx Zoo history.

Animal Chronicles at the Bronx Zoo

Zoogoers who visited the seasonal Pumpkin Nights at the Bronx Zoo are familiar with the 1/4-mile-long walking trail situated near the Fordham Road gate at the Bronx Zoo. It's now been transformed into an interactive historical timeline of the organization's history.

The Bronx Zoo's talented exhibit designers have used their skills to reimagine the trail as an artistic, 13-scene walk-through highlighting important species and conservation moments at the institution. Using eco materials like rocks, moss, and twigs, the team crafted 68 individual animal sculptures representing species like the white-naped crane, bison, beaver, and snow leopard. Accompanying signage explains each moment or species' significance.

Many of the scenes include an interactive photo-op, and a walk along the trail is included in general admission prices. Animal Chronicles is here for a limited-time only—it closes Sunday, August 4. 

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A summer of celebrations is set to mark the Bronx Zoo's big anniversary. 

More 125th Anniversary Fun at the Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo's birthday party is running all summer long with rolling celebrations to mark the occasion. Each month commemorates a different animal or theme, like birds, big cats, Congo Gorilla Forest, Asia, and Africa.

There are special events each weekend, including parades, Wildlife Theater performances, and craft projects. Special signage throughout the park makes for some fun, celebratory photo-ops and there are some informative, illustrated historical timelines to help guests get to know the zoo and its famous residents even better.

Of course, there are so many fun things to see and do at the Bronx Zoo, that we rarely need an excuse to visit.

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