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BRONX TIMES REPORTER, APRIL 1-7, 2022 BXR
Some of the largest animals
that ever roamed the Earth will
be making a comeback this summer
at the Bronx Zoo. Dinosaur
Safari is returning with more
dinosaurs than ever before in
a new experience that will immerse
visitors in a recreation of a
world that disappeared millions
of years ago.
This is the first time the Bronx
Zoo has featured its popular Dinosaur
Safari since 2019 and it
is back with exciting changes for
2022. For the first time, the immersive
experience will be a 1/4-
mile walkthrough exhibit covering
more than 2 acres of forest. It
will feature 52 life-sized animatronic
dinosaurs and petrosaurs
that move and roar in an accurate
depiction of what life looked
like in pre-historic times.
Dinosaur Safari adventurers
will be awed by the new 110-foot
Argentinosaurus – one of the largest
animals ever to walk the face
of the Earth. Storied favorites like
the 40-foot-long Tyrannosaurus
rex, a favorite species in popular
culture that was the apex predator
in its time; the lesser-known Omeisaurus,
a herbivore that spans
more than 60 feet head to tail and
towers over the safari trail; and
the new Quetzalcoatlus, the largest
known pterosaur ever to live.
All will highlight the diversity of
life that existed 100 million years
ago.
“Dinosaur species evolved
and adapted physically and behaviorally
to their environments
in much the same way as species
we see today.” said Jim Breheny,
Bronx Zoo director. “Guests visiting
the Bronx Zoo today are encouraged
to compare dinosaur adaptations
to some of their modern
day descendants – like birds. We
are celebrating the 50th anniversary
of the zoo’s iconic World of
Birds building in 2022 and take
the opportunity to see how a wide
variety of avian species from
around the world have evolved
to survive and thrive in different
habitats.”
Dinosaur Safari is presented
by Bank of America.
This is the first time the Bronx Zoo has featured its popular Dinosaur Safari since 2019, and it is back with exciting
changes. Photo Julie Larsen Maher ©WCS
“Bank of America’s sponsorship
of the Bronx Zoo’s Dinosaur
Safari reflects our commitment
to supporting cultural programs
that enrich our communities,”
said José Tavarez, president,
Bank of America New York City.
“We applaud the Bronx Zoo’s innovative
efforts to keep us connected
to the natural world
– especially these prehistoric
marvels – while continuing their
work to protect the environment,
a cause close to our hearts.”
This limited engagement will
open to the public on Monday,
April 11 and will operate for the
2022 season only. Members’ preview
dates will be on April 8-10.
Access to Dinosaur Safari is free
for Zoos PLUS; Land & Sea; and
Conservation-level members. For
tickets, more information about
Dinosaur Safari at the Bronx
Zoo, and a full list of daily activities,
visit www.BronxZoo.com.
The dinosaurs featured in
the Bronx Zoo’s Dinosaur Safari
were created by Dino Don, Inc –
an international leader in the design
and construction of animatronic
robotic dinosaurs.
-Bronx Times
Bronx Zoo Dinosaur
Safari opens April 11
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