Bronx Zoo the wild. In December 2012, five Chinese yellow-headed box turtles, a critically endangered species, were born. In December 2015, the zoo rescued a juvenile Indian cobra which had stowed away on a cargo ship destined for New Jersey. The snake was found in poor condition being dehydrated, cold, and exposed to oil residue. The animal was brought to the zoo for recovery. It's unclear how the snake got onto the ship since it set out from Singapore, which is outside of the species' natural range. On July 29, 1985, two female Amur tigers killed 24-year-old animal keeper Robin Silverman after
Henson Robinson Zoo which teach our youth about animals and their ecosystems. Participants will have the chance to create and present an enrichment item for an animal at the zoo. Course topics include Operation Otter, Horse Sense, Goofing Around with Goats, and Fun with Ferrets. This eight class course challenges teens, ages 13 to 17, with hands-on activities that allow them to learn about how the zoo makes conservation, education, animal care, and animal enrichment our top priorities. Junior Zookeepers expand their knowledge about animals and conservation issues, but also acquire actual handling experience with some of the zoo’s education use animals. The