If you’ve met a sloth - perhaps in the Children’s Zoo or during a Wild Encounter at the Bronx Zoo - then you know there’s nothing quite like these unique arboreal animals.

Giraffes have been among the most charismatic and beloved residents of the Bronx Zoo for generations. These marvels of the animal kingdom have big hearts - and that’s not just a metaphor; their hearts are the size of basketballs!

Did you know that otters are super flexible and have the ability to reach every part of their body to clean their fur? Sea otters have some of the densest fur of all mammals and need to keep it clean to maintain the waterproofing of their outer coat that helps them stay warm.

It’s no surprise that red pandas are a perennial fan favorite. Their big bushy tails and adorable faces are hard to ignore, especially at the Himalayan Highlands Exhibit.

It’s hard to mistake a massive male silverback gorilla. That holds true at Congo Gorilla Forest, where we’ve been inspiring visitors for 20 years.

Fans of Animal Planet’s THE ZOO have seen the story of our tigers, including Nadia and Azul, two Malayan tigers that were hand-raised here at the park.

Plan a trip to the Children’s Zoo and get an up close look at the fennec foxes before posing for a quick photo op.

The beautiful white feathers and striking yellow eyes make snowy owls an extraordinary sight in the Birds of Prey exhibit.

The Bronx Zoo and the American bison have a long and happy history. In the early 1900’s, when the bison was on the verge of extinction, the Bronx Zoo sent herds of Bronx-bred bison out west to re-establish the species in its native habitat.

Fans of Animal Planet’s The Zoo have seen the hard work that goes into caring for our sloth. That work goes beyond the Bronx Zoo and we’re committed to the future and conservation of these animals.

Fans of Animal Planet’s THE ZOO have seen the hard work that goes into caring for our giraffes. That work goes beyond the Bronx Zoo as we are committed to the conservation of these animals.

Spend some time in front of the Himalayan Highland exhibit and you’ll see why these big cats are so beloved.

Don’t miss the black-footed penguins during your next visit to the NY Aquarium!

Look for alpacas in Bronx Zoo’s Children’s Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo’s Barn and Garden, and Queens Zoo’s Domestic Animals area.

Look for harbor seals in New York Aquarium’s Sea Cliffs and Sea Change exhibits, and in Central Park Zoo’s Polar Circle.