The Bronx Zoo

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1. On April 26th, 1895, New York state chartered the organization which would be responsible for the opening of the Bronx Zoo. What was the name of this organization? National Association of Zoos and Aquariums The Zoological Society of Greater New York New York Zoological Society The Bronx Zoo Club

2. Which naturalist and founder of the National Zoo in Washington D.C. had been selected to choose the site, layout, curators and keepers for the Bronx Zoo? William Conway William Beebe William Hornaday George Schaller

3. The Bronx Zoo is located at 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx Park, Bronx NY, 10460. What day did it open its gates for the first time? November 8th, 1985 November 8th, 1797 November 8th, 1899 November 8th, 1952

4. On opening day, how many exhibits did the Bronx Zoo have? 11 22 33 44

5. One animal found at the zoo is named Leo. He was rescued following a landslide in Pakistan. What type of animal is Leo? Jaguar Lion Snow Leopard Tiger

6. The Bronx Zoo has gone though many expansions and changed the entire scenery of the zoo to make it more natural. It is the largest metropolitan zoo comprising how many acres? 310 365 155 265

7. As well as the physical layout of the Bronx Zoo having undergone changes, the society which runs the zoo was renamed in 1993. What is this new name for the society which currently runs the zoo? World Wildlife Fund Wildlife Conservation Society New York Zoological Society Wildlife Association of America

8. What major exhibit opened at the Bronx Zoo in 2008, and is located inside of the original Lion House? Congo Madagascar Wild Asia JungleWorld

9. What is the name of the tiger exhibit which opened at the Bronx Zoo in 2003? Tiger Mountain Wild Asia Land of the Tigers Welcome to the Jungle

10. In one area of the park you can ride the monorail. This is a two mile long ride which gives visitors an overhead view of various animals while it makes a large loop and crosses over the Bronx River twice. What is the name of this part of the park, which opened in 1977? Crane Café African Plains Wild Asia Astor Court

11. The Bronx Zoo has a shuttle which visitors can ride and has stops near most entrances, including Wild Asia. Are any of these stops near the bison? Yes No

12. Near the Children’s Zoo and parking lot C is one of two locations to board the Skyfari. Which of the following areas in the park is nearest to the other location visitors can board the Skyfari? Wild Asia Astor Court The Crane Cafe The Reptile House

13. Is the picnic area near the brown bears? Yes No

14. What University, located near the Bronx Zoo, has recently begun offering a Master of Science degree in co-operation with the Bronx Zoo? New York University Columbia University Pace University Fordham University

15. For eleven winter holiday seasons the Bronx Zoo had been transformed into a nighttime extravaganza called "Holiday Lights". Which of the following things could you have done at this time of year at the Bronx Zoo that you couldn't have seen or done during any other season? Purchased a lighted souvenir holiday mug Seen live Reindeer You could have done all of these Made your own smores and seen ice carving demonstrations near the Crane Cafe