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The Bronx Zoo and a Blate

10/15/13 | New York City

I love the Bronx Zoo and have visited over 100 times.  Yes, you read that correctly one-hundred times. I grew up just north of New York City and the zoo was only 20 minutes from my childhood home.

For a little history the Bronx Zoo first opened its gates in 1899  and at that time, the zoo exhibited 843 animals. I think it is fascinating that the owners of the land, Fordham University, sold it for only $1,000 with the condition that the land be used for a zoo and garden which became the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden Today, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society, the Zoo now has  organization now houses over 4,500 on 265 acres.

I went a few weeks ago with my mom and it was great! I thought about not posting these pictures because while I took my DSLR it turns out my lens was still cracked from fashion week so these pictures are taken from my phone.  They are not of the quality I would like but it was a terrific day with my mom and I am not going to not post them. So, without further ado, the zoo:

And then, I must admit, I am an absolutely horrible blogger – I went on a blate, a bloggy date, with the most wonderful Karly Kim and we did not take a single photo together.  Blogger fail. However, it was an absolutely wonderful afternoon.  It turns out last year we lived three blocks apart in New York City and never met.  We definitely made up for lost time though with brunch at Duck’s Eatery (yes, that is a PUMPKIN waffle) and a walk around the East Village.  Karly is amazing and I can not wait to hang out again soon! 
So there you go, the Bronx Zoo and a blate!
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Comments

  1. Cari says

    October 19, 2013 at 7:51 am

    i love the zoo! we haven’t made it yet this year to ours but going next weekend for Zoo Boo!

    Oh no good for cracked lens hope you get a new one soon!! The pics are still awesome!!

    YAY for Blates!

  2. Cari says

    October 19, 2013 at 7:51 am

    i love the zoo! we haven’t made it yet this year to ours but going next weekend for Zoo Boo!

    Oh no good for cracked lens hope you get a new one soon!! The pics are still awesome!!

    YAY for Blates!

  3. Maria - inredningsvis.se says

    October 16, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    Both you and the animals looks SO cute haha:) and thanks for sweet words

    Check out my new post…a lovely childrens webshop:)

    have a wonderful day dear

    LOVE Maria at inredningsvis – inredning it’s, Swedish for decor 🙂

  4. Maria - inredningsvis.se says

    October 16, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    Both you and the animals looks SO cute haha:) and thanks for sweet words

    Check out my new post…a lovely childrens webshop:)

    have a wonderful day dear

    LOVE Maria at inredningsvis – inredning it’s, Swedish for decor 🙂

  5. Emma says

    October 16, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    I don’t blame you for going that many times! Looks like such a fun place to go.

    Hmm maybe…

  6. Niki Caron says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    I am jealous of your blate with Karly! Also, I love animals and your photos are awesome!

  7. Niki Caron says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    I am jealous of your blate with Karly! Also, I love animals and your photos are awesome!

  8. Garazi Ibarrolaza says

    October 16, 2013 at 5:42 am

    Cute pics! I love the “blate” Idea!

    http://blondieanchors.com/2013/10/15/white-sheep/

    http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/10637851/blondie-anchors

  9. Garazi Ibarrolaza says

    October 16, 2013 at 5:42 am

    Cute pics! I love the “blate” Idea!

    http://blondieanchors.com/2013/10/15/white-sheep/

    http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/10637851/blondie-anchors

  10. Chelsea says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:05 am

    I wish I knew bloggers in my city!! I would love to go on a blate, haha. And I love zoos! Your pictures are totally fine, you had nothing to worry about 🙂

  11. Chelsea says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:05 am

    I wish I knew bloggers in my city!! I would love to go on a blate, haha. And I love zoos! Your pictures are totally fine, you had nothing to worry about 🙂

  12. Angela Keeley-White says

    October 15, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    The zoo and your blate sound like so much fun!! I haven’t been to a zoo in so long.

    xo,
    Angela

  13. Angela Keeley-White says

    October 15, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    The zoo and your blate sound like so much fun!! I haven’t been to a zoo in so long.

    xo,
    Angela

  14. Rachel says

    October 15, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    Blates are the absolute best. So glad you had fun!

  15. Postcards from Rachel says

    October 15, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    Blates are the absolute best. So glad you had fun!

  16. Kelly says

    October 15, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    LOVE THIS! I grew up on Long Island (super close to the Zoo), so we went all the time, too. So many happy memories. (Particularly of the green frog ice cream bars.) I’m also a teacher in the South Bronx, and I bring my students all the time. (Kids are free on Wednesdays!)

    So cute. Thanks for the trip down memory lane! 🙂

    <3

    Kelly

    kellyinthecity.com

  17. Kelly in the City says

    October 15, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    LOVE THIS! I grew up on Long Island (super close to the Zoo), so we went all the time, too. So many happy memories. (Particularly of the green frog ice cream bars.) I’m also a teacher in the South Bronx, and I bring my students all the time. (Kids are free on Wednesdays!)

    So cute. Thanks for the trip down memory lane! 🙂

    <3

    Kelly

    kellyinthecity.com

  18. Grace says

    October 15, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    I haven’t been to a zoo in I can’t remember how long. It looks like you had a blast!

    xo,
    Grace
    A Southern Drawl

  19. Grace says

    October 15, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    I haven’t been to a zoo in I can’t remember how long. It looks like you had a blast!

    xo,
    Grace
    A Southern Drawl

  20. Misty {Handbags & Handguns} says

    October 15, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    I love Karly. But no pictures together? #fail

  21. Misty, Handbags + Handguns says

    October 15, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    I love Karly. But no pictures together? #fail

  22. Chrissabella says

    October 15, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    Thanks for stopping by at my blog and your lovely comment!

    Great pictures, I love visiting zoo’s !

    Greetings from London,

    chrissabella.blogspot.com

  23. Chrissabella says

    October 15, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    Thanks for stopping by at my blog and your lovely comment!

    Great pictures, I love visiting zoo’s !

    Greetings from London,

    chrissabella.blogspot.com

  24. TRENDSURVIVOR says

    October 15, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    Love your pics and your red nails, Kelly… haha blate is a fun name…

    I love the San Diego zoo …

    x

    Nina

    http://trendsurvivor.com

  25. TRENDSURVIVOR says

    October 15, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    Love your pics and your red nails, Kelly… haha blate is a fun name…

    I love the San Diego zoo …

    x

    Nina

    http://trendsurvivor.com

  26. Dara says

    October 15, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    what a great zoo to grow up close to! I’ve been there a few times myself.

  27. Cece says

    October 15, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    We have one of the best Zoo’s in the nation and I still haven’t gotten around to going. Maybe next Summer. It looks like a fun outing. Blates are awesome. Not that I’ve ever had one or anything but I want to. I recognized her picture before I read the name. I follow her too!

  28. Caroline L. says

    October 15, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    Karly is all kinds of hilarious! And the zoo – I want to go right now! 🙂
    http://perpetuallycaroline.blogspot.com

  29. Caroline L. says

    October 15, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    Karly is all kinds of hilarious! And the zoo – I want to go right now! 🙂
    http://perpetuallycaroline.blogspot.com

  30. Laiza Rentería says

    October 15, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    Omg! I love the polar bears! so much…Great pictures dear!
    xx
    L.
    http://www.lalouuula.com

  31. Laiza Rentería says

    October 15, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    Omg! I love the polar bears! so much…Great pictures dear!
    xx
    L.
    http://www.lalouuula.com

  32. Alyssa Ponticello says

    October 15, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Were we both at the zoo at the same time?! Lol

  33. Alyssa Ponticello says

    October 15, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Were we both at the zoo at the same time?! Lol

  34. Georgina says

    October 15, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Popping by from Karly’s blog, love her so jealous you got to go on a blate!

    xo Georgina at: http://notesonlifestylebygeorgina.com

  35. Karly Kim says

    October 15, 2013 at 11:08 am

    I want to go to the zoo with you! Also, I have minor embarrassment regarding me posing for you on those stairs.

  36. Karly Kim says

    October 15, 2013 at 11:08 am

    I want to go to the zoo with you! Also, I have minor embarrassment regarding me posing for you on those stairs.

  37. Sharon says

    October 15, 2013 at 10:21 am

    The Bronx Zoo is one my favorites also…it is always a fun day there!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

  38. Sharon says

    October 15, 2013 at 10:21 am

    The Bronx Zoo is one my favorites also…it is always a fun day there!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

  39. Stephanie says

    October 15, 2013 at 10:10 am

    So fun! Those are still great photos for being iphone photos, I wouldn’t even have known if you didn’t tell me.

  40. Stephanie Samuel says

    October 15, 2013 at 10:10 am

    So fun! Those are still great photos for being iphone photos, I wouldn’t even have known if you didn’t tell me.

  41. Alyssa says

    October 15, 2013 at 10:00 am

    I’m so jealous–I LOVE ZOOS! I just went to the Central Park Zoo with a few friends, but the Bronx Zoo sounds amazing. I’m definitely going to need to make a trip!

  42. Alyssa says

    October 15, 2013 at 10:00 am

    I’m so jealous–I LOVE ZOOS! I just went to the Central Park Zoo with a few friends, but the Bronx Zoo sounds amazing. I’m definitely going to need to make a trip!

  43. holly ; the hobbit kitchen says

    October 15, 2013 at 8:30 am

    over 100 times?! haha wow, i am so impressed! i haven’t been to the zoo in FOREVER but it’s always one of my favourite places to visit. so glad you had a good time! 🙂

    the hobbit kitchen x

  44. jointyicroissanty says

    October 15, 2013 at 7:08 am

    Cute pictures! This with butterfly is my favorite!:)

    jointyicroissanty.blogspot.com

  45. jointyicroissanty says

    October 15, 2013 at 7:08 am

    Cute pictures! This with butterfly is my favorite!:)

    jointyicroissanty.blogspot.com

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