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!

Cari says
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!
Cari says
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!
Maria - inredningsvis.se says
Both you and the animals looks SO cute haha:) and thanks for sweet words
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Maria - inredningsvis.se says
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 🙂
Emma says
I don’t blame you for going that many times! Looks like such a fun place to go.
Hmm maybe…
Niki Caron says
I am jealous of your blate with Karly! Also, I love animals and your photos are awesome!
Niki Caron says
I am jealous of your blate with Karly! Also, I love animals and your photos are awesome!
Garazi Ibarrolaza says
Cute pics! I love the “blate” Idea!
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Garazi Ibarrolaza says
Cute pics! I love the “blate” Idea!
http://blondieanchors.com/2013/10/15/white-sheep/
http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/10637851/blondie-anchors
Chelsea says
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 🙂
Chelsea says
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 🙂
Angela Keeley-White says
The zoo and your blate sound like so much fun!! I haven’t been to a zoo in so long.
xo,
Angela
Angela Keeley-White says
The zoo and your blate sound like so much fun!! I haven’t been to a zoo in so long.
xo,
Angela
Rachel says
Blates are the absolute best. So glad you had fun!
Postcards from Rachel says
Blates are the absolute best. So glad you had fun!
Kelly says
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
Kelly in the City says
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
Grace says
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
Grace says
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
Misty {Handbags & Handguns} says
I love Karly. But no pictures together? #fail
Misty, Handbags + Handguns says
I love Karly. But no pictures together? #fail
Chrissabella says
Thanks for stopping by at my blog and your lovely comment!
Great pictures, I love visiting zoo’s !
Greetings from London,
chrissabella.blogspot.com
Chrissabella says
Thanks for stopping by at my blog and your lovely comment!
Great pictures, I love visiting zoo’s !
Greetings from London,
chrissabella.blogspot.com
TRENDSURVIVOR says
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
TRENDSURVIVOR says
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
Dara says
what a great zoo to grow up close to! I’ve been there a few times myself.
Cece says
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!
Caroline L. says
Karly is all kinds of hilarious! And the zoo – I want to go right now! 🙂
http://perpetuallycaroline.blogspot.com
Caroline L. says
Karly is all kinds of hilarious! And the zoo – I want to go right now! 🙂
http://perpetuallycaroline.blogspot.com
Laiza Rentería says
Omg! I love the polar bears! so much…Great pictures dear!
xx
L.
http://www.lalouuula.com
Laiza Rentería says
Omg! I love the polar bears! so much…Great pictures dear!
xx
L.
http://www.lalouuula.com
Alyssa Ponticello says
Were we both at the zoo at the same time?! Lol
Alyssa Ponticello says
Were we both at the zoo at the same time?! Lol
Georgina says
Popping by from Karly’s blog, love her so jealous you got to go on a blate!
xo Georgina at: http://notesonlifestylebygeorgina.com
Karly Kim says
I want to go to the zoo with you! Also, I have minor embarrassment regarding me posing for you on those stairs.
Karly Kim says
I want to go to the zoo with you! Also, I have minor embarrassment regarding me posing for you on those stairs.
Sharon says
The Bronx Zoo is one my favorites also…it is always a fun day there!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Sharon says
The Bronx Zoo is one my favorites also…it is always a fun day there!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Stephanie says
So fun! Those are still great photos for being iphone photos, I wouldn’t even have known if you didn’t tell me.
Stephanie Samuel says
So fun! Those are still great photos for being iphone photos, I wouldn’t even have known if you didn’t tell me.
Alyssa says
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!
Alyssa says
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!
holly ; the hobbit kitchen says
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
jointyicroissanty says
Cute pictures! This with butterfly is my favorite!:)
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jointyicroissanty says
Cute pictures! This with butterfly is my favorite!:)
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