From gorillas to gharials: Bronx Zoo exhibits to explore

Congo Gorilla Forest is a 6.5-acre rainforest habitat showcasing Central African species. The immersive exhibit features stark vegetation, streams, and interactive educational displays.
It is also a major site for conservation fundraising and research, and provides an opportunity to observe gorillas and other rainforest species closely.

Species here: Western lowland gorillas, Angolan colobus monkeys, Wolf's guenons, Pygmy marmosets, Mandrills, Okapis, Red river hogs, African rock python, Ornate monitor, White-crested hornbills, Congo peafowls, African pygmy geese.

African Plains is a signature exhibit at the Bronx Zoo, designed to replicate the savannas of Africa.
It allows visitors to observe predators and prey in naturalistic settings, separated by moats rather than cages. The exhibit features expansive habitats and close-up viewing areas for some species.

Species here:  Lions, African wild dogs, Grévy's zebras, Spotted hyenas, Nyala, Thomson’s gazelles, Slender-horned gazelles, Hybrid giraffes (Baringo × reticulated), Common ostriches, South African ostriches, Common dwarf mongooses, Von der Decken's hornbills, Northern white-faced owls, Aardvarks.

Wild Asia Monorail is a guided ride through a 40-acre Asian landscape, accessible only by monorail.
This exhibit provides views of animals in large, naturalistic habitats that mimic the forests, grasslands, and riverbanks of Asia.

Species here: Tigers, Indian rhinoceros, Indian elephants, Przewalski's horses, Red pandas, Axis deer, Barasingha, Blackbuck, Bactrian deer, Gaurs, Brow-antlered deer, Babirusas, Sambar deer, Nilgai, Red muntjacs, Indian hog deer, Formosan sika deer, Tufted deer, Himalayan tahrs, Markhors.

JungleWorld is an indoor tropical jungle exhibit focusing on Asian rainforest habitats. It features a winding wooden path, immersive landscaping, and a wide variety of species, many of which are rarely seen in other zoos.

Species here: Asian small-clawed otters, Javan lutungs, Silvery lutungs, Northern white-cheeked gibbons, Matschie's tree-kangaroos, Gharials, Carpet python, Northern Luzon giant cloud rats, Greater mouse deer, Malayan tapirs, Lesser adjutants, Stag beetles, Scorpions, Fire-bellied toads, Gourami, Fly River turtles.

World of Reptiles is a long-standing Bronx Zoo exhibit featuring a wide range of reptiles and amphibians. The exhibit includes terrariums, a nursery for new-born herptiles, and a behind-the-scenes view of breeding facilities.

Species here: Chinese alligators, Blue iguanas, Cuban crocodiles, False gharials, Dyeing poison dart frogs, Eyelash vipers, Fly River turtles, Giant musk turtles, Green anacondas, Hellbenders, Milos viper, King cobras, Philippine sailfin lizards, Kihansi spray toads.

Himalayan Highlands is themed around the mountainous regions of Asia, designed to replicate the rocky slopes and forests of the Himalayas. It offers a serene environment and stunning views of elusive, cold-climate animals.

Species here: Snow leopards, Red pandas, White-naped cranes, Himalayan tahrs, Himalayan monals, and Pallas’s cats

This exhibit is not just a showcase of rare species; it’s a narrative of survival and adaptation. From the eerie stare of the nocturnal aye-aye to the agile leaps of lemurs through the canopy, Madagascar! offers an unforgettable journey into one of the planet's most unique and endangered natural worlds.

Species here: Lemurs (including Coquerel’s sifaka and ring-tailed lemurs), Nile crocodiles, Radiated tortoises, Aye-ayes.