Bronx Zoo is a zoo located in Bronx, NY. It is one of the largest zoos in the United States and the largest zoo in any U.S. metropolitan area. The park stretches across 265 acres of park lands and is separated by the Bronx River. The zoo is part of a system of four zoos and an aquarium all of which is operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society. Through the Wildlife Conservation Society’s five parks there are approximately 4 million visitors a year. The zoo was opened on November 8, 1899. Some tourists might not find visiting a zoo exciting but for me I think zoos are quite an interesting place. Where else can you find a place with animals all around the world and still be safe visiting all of them. As of the most recently published numbers there are more than 6000 animals and more than 700 species living in the zoo. In 1916, the zoo established the first modern animal hospital with a full-time veterinarian staff. Now since it is a zoo a lot of the attractions are designed for kids but nonetheless adults can also enjoy the exhibits and attractions as well. There is a monorail that goes around the park, there are a lot of different exhibits and overall a lot of things to see. I think this is a good place to visit especially because of the proximity to Manhattan.