Enrichment is something mentally or physically stimulating for the animals that encourages a natural behavior. In the wild, dholes would have to forage and search for food. Keeper Brent planted some bamboo for them and attached meat to the top of it. The dholes had to figure out how to get the meat. This also encouraged cooperative feeding which, as pack animals, is another natural behavior for the dholes. | Bronx Zoo

Get up-close and personal with amazing animals and the experts who care for them on a Bronx Zoo Wild Encounter. | Bronx Zoo

In the indoor viewing area of Congo Gorilla Forest, we captured this clip of Baraka, a western lowland gorilla, eating his breakfast. During the colder months, zoo visitors can often spot gorillas here. | Bronx Zoo

Step into the heart of the African Congo, without leaving New York. Get impossibly close to a family of lowland gorillas. It’s an experience that stays with you forever. | Bronx Zoo

Spend the day surrounded by nature at the Bronx Zoo! Wander through our exhibits and discover amazing animals including Amur tigers, brown bears, red pandas, snow leopards, and more. Spending just 20 minutes outside and connecting with our natural world can help lower stress—something we could all use after the hectic holidays. Come for the animals, stay for the lights! Arrive at 3pm, and your Holiday Lights tickets allow you to experience a full hour of visiting your favorite animals before the