As embarrassing as it is to admit, I had never taken our son to the Bronx Zoo – until this past weekend! I know. Gasp! I get the bad mom award. We live in this amazing city with so many wonderful experiences at our fingertips, and though I try my hardest for our little guy to experience it all, sometimes things get overlooked. We always seem to gravitate towards Prospect Park Zoo, since my husband grew up going there. But last weekend, we finally ventured to the Bronx Zoo!
It’s not a day out without a family zoo selfie! But I digress…
The Wildlife Conservation Society is currently running a special campaign called #NYisWild to celebrate their 120th birthday. The program outlines 120 different ways that NY is wild and features many different attractions that are super fun for exploring as a family.
You can easily get involved as a family by going to nyiswild.com, log in through Instagram or twitter and start tracking your family’s progress as you experience all the fun things that the different zoos in the city have to offer! CLICK HERE to download their page of activities and see all the fun that is ahead of you!
We literally spent 5 hours on Saturday exploring all of the amazing exhibits that are practically in our back yard. It was amazing to me that we were actually in New York City because there was so much space for exploring and adventure!
In addition to getting your family out of your regular routine, the #NYisWild campaign can award your family great prizes as you upload pictures onto their website to create a summer long safari! There are different tiers of prizes as you reach different adventure milestones. The program runs from April through August, so you have time to do it all!
The butterfly garden with the coy fish pond was magical and one of my favorite places in the whole Bronx Zoo!
Branden loved the Children’s Zoo where he got to feed all the animals and have a very hands on experience. Make sure you bring lots of quarters for the food dispensers! We were so excited to be a part of #NYisWild this past weekend and will continue our adventure through the summer months! How will you experience #NYisWild this summer?
Fashionably Yours,
Allison
You guys are too cute. I am going to have venture up there with the girls. They would love the children’s zoo and the butterfly exhibit. xo ~ Megan The Fashionista Momma
Megan your girls would LOVE it! Would love to plan a Zoo day – they also have a butterfly garden at the museum of natural history we could go to also!
The very best memories of my childhood were at the Bronx Zoo. I feel so lucky to be able to give my own children those same moments!
Totally Reesa! I’m so glad he has so many wonderful things to experience growing up in the city!
The Bronx Zoo is one of our favorite places to visit, especially during the warmer months! Seeing your post reminds me that we need to plan a visit soon! The seals are my personal favorite. 🙂
What a fun way to spend the day. I love the zoo and I think it’s awesome how your little guy got to get up close and personal with the animals at the children’s zoo. We don’t have a zoo near us but I would love to visit more if we did!
Looks like you guys had a blast, I have to be sure to visit the Bronx Zoo soon.
Oh my gosh, that pic with his little front tooth missing is so cute! Looked like a fun day!!
Laura
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I love that zoo you can spend the whole day there and still not see everything. Was the tram ride open yet or the dinosaurs?
What a great day out! Love the Bronx Zoo.
That is such a great escape from the city hustle and bustle. What a fun zoo day experience.
Looks like you had a great time! This is on my must do list for when I make it to NYC!