With the start of the Winter Olympics, we wanted to highlight the athleticism of some of our snow-dwelling species. Snow leopards skillfully navigate treacherous cliffs with their powerful limbs and large paws, using their long, bushy tails for balance. They are incredibly agile and strong, and can leap quite long distances both horizontally and vertically. Visit the Bronx Zoo during school break to see the snow leopards and other animals, including bears, bison, and tigers that are adapted for

7.3K views · 356 reactions | Who’s coming to Passport to the World this weekend? We’re celebrating cultures from all over the world, including right here in the U.S. The Bronx Zoo played a key role in the recovery of the American bison. In the early 1900s, groups of our herd’s ancestors were moved from the zoo to the western plains, where bison were nearly extinct. Thousands of their relatives roam there today. | Bronx Zoo | Facebook

If you thought the city was big, wait until you bring the family to see over 60 life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs. | Bronx Zoo

48K views · 233 reactions | If you thought the city was big, wait until you bring the family to see over 60 life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs. | Bronx Zoo | Facebook

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

148K views · 3.5K reactions | It’s not just kids who like snow days! Our American bison enjoy romping through and rolling in the snow too. | Bronx Zoo | Facebook

Introduce your kids to our calves and make a sweet summer memory. There are 8 new bison calves plus over 10,000 other animals to discover. | Bronx Zoo