Wildlife Conservation Society

In the late 1800s, Fordham University sold some land to the City of New York, on condition that the lands be used for a zoo and garden. They did this in order to create a buffer between the university grounds and the urban expansion that was beginning to encroach into the area. New York state followed through on its intentions to develop the land as a park, and in 1899 opened the Bronx Zoological Park to the public.

India’s Ministry of Environment and Forests, has banned public entertainment shows by captive dolphins calling it morally unacceptable.

Three maleos, an endangered species, were hatched by zoo staff in carefully simulated conditions.

The fish, seals, and penguins are ready to be on full public view again at the New York Aquarium on Coney Island. The aquarium is set to partially reopen in spring following extensive damage from Hurricane Sandy.