Bronx Zoo in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Outstanding Partnership
The 265 acre Wildlife Conservation Park/Bronx Zoo is the result of a partnership with New York City dating from 1895. The Zoo is operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society, a non-profit membership corporation, under City and State agreements. The City and Society collaborate to build exhibits and maintain the Zoo. The City provides crucial support but the Society must also seek contributions and charge fees.
The Society also operates the Aquarium in Brooklyn, the Central Park, Queens and Prospect Park Wildlife Centers and an international program of wildlife conservation.
Erected by City of New York, New York; Wildlife Conservation Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Charity & Public Work • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 40° 51.184′ N, 73° 52.679′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Bronx Zoo. Marker can be reached from Bronx Park Road south of East Fordham Road (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2300 Astor Ct Trail, Bronx NY 10460, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Delicate Web of Life (a few steps from this marker); Astor Court: An Enduring Monument to Conservation
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
