According to travelers, these 265 acres sheltering more than 10,000 animals should be near the top of every young family's itinerary in New York. And if you're an older visitor, the Bronx Zoo ...

The last two elephants at the Bronx Zoo should be immediately moved to an animal sanctuary, a group of Big Apple lawyers contended Wednesday as questions about the pair’s care continue to swirl.

Troody the baby red kangaroo is one of the animal stars of The Zoo, Animal Planet's show about New York City's Bronx Zoo Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

For reference, about 400 miles east sits the Bronx Zoo, a 265-acre diverse ecosystem ... don't forget to stop at the gift ...