Many New Yorkers have been surrendering their pets because they can no longer afford to keep them, outpacing animal shelters’ capacity, a shelter official said.

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The Bronx Zoo is re-opening a nocturnal experience called the World of Darkness on Saturday, July 12. The exhibit features 25 ...

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Their “Land and Sea” membership package includes access to the New York Aquarium, Queens Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and Bronx Zoo, supporting the society’s efforts to care for animals in ...

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Auwae said a lot of the zoo's animals are found at the same latitude as New York State and have adapted to its weather. She noted that they are typically more used to the cold than the heat.