The Latest Breaking News from the Bronx Zoo

First time in 100 years, North American river otter spotted in the Bronx River: 'I could hardly believe what I was seeing'

By the early 1990s, river otters became a rare sight in the Bronx section of the Bronx River. Wildlife enthusiasts were jumping in joy when something like a river otter was spotted on camera on June 23. The zoo officials later confirmed that it was indeed a North American river…

The Times of India · Aug 20

Happy the elephant dies at Bronx Zoo after landmark animal rights legal battle

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The Independent UK · May 28

Stowaway fox Basil survives brush with heartworm to clear quarantine in US

The male red fox was found on a a car transporter ship which travelled from Southampton to New York, and is now at Bronx Zoo.

Evening Standard · May 22

What Canadians need to know about West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne infection that can be life-threatening

During the late summer of 1999, New York City recorded an unusual number of cases of encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). At the same time, the Bronx Zoo reported a massive death of birds and mammals.

The Conversation · Sep 17, 2023

Rescued alligator that was recovering at NYC zoo has died

An emaciated alligator that was found in a New York City lake and sent to the Bronx Zoo for recovery has died

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023