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  • 4/18 Day Trip: Bronx Zoo, NYC

    The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History’s day trip to the Bronx Zoo will take place on Saturday, April 18. The bus will leave Storrs at 8 am and have a second pick-up in Cromwell at 8:45 am. The bus will depart the Bronx Zoo for Connecticut at 4 pm.

    Spend the day exploring the world's largest urban zoo, featuring more than 600 species from around the globe. Enjoy the Bronx Zoo’s world-class exhibits including the Congo Gorilla Forest, the Wild Asia Monorail, JungleWorld, Tiger Mountain, and Madagascar, which provide up-close views of gorillas, crocodiles, tigers, lemurs, and other fascinating wildlife. Other spectacular exhibits and attractions include the snow leopards of the Himalayan Highlands, the World of Reptiles, the Baboon Reserve, animal feedings, and the Children’s Zoo.

    The bus fee is $50, $40 for Museum members. Advance registration is required. Open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bronx Zoo admission is not included and should be paid at the door or online at http://www.bronxzoo.com

    The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History is part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UConn.

    For more information, contact: Natural History Museum at 860.486.4460