With the start of the Winter Olympics, we wanted to highlight the athleticism of some of our snow-dwelling species. Snow leopards skillfully navigate treacherous cliffs with their powerful limbs and large paws, using their long, bushy tails for balance. They are incredibly agile and strong, and can leap quite long distances both horizontally and vertically. Visit the Bronx Zoo during school break to see the snow leopards and other animals, including bears, bison, and tigers that are adapted for

You’re already familiar with our bison thanks to THE ZOO. Now, 8 purebred bison we received as a gift from the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux tribes are on exhibit. This historic transfer is part of our longtime work on bison conservation. | Bronx Zoo

Last month, we shared that we had transferred six genetically pure Bronx Zoo-born bison to the Osage Nation in Oklahoma as part of a conservation program that has been years in the making. Enjoy this clip for an overview, then head over to the WCS website to view a longer video that documents this amazing conservation story: wcs.org | Bronx Zoo

We can’t wait to open the zoo tomorrow! Before we welcome you back in person, here’s another Zoodle to get you excited about one of our favorite animals: the American bison! #bronxzoodles | Bronx Zoo