Bronx, July 2, 2025 – The Bronx Zoo is opening the new World of Darkness featuring 25 nocturnal species on Saturday, July 12.

The ribbon cutting and special press preview will be Thursday, July 10.

Media will be able to visit the exhibit and are encouraged to bring cameras with a night vision feature as the experience is completely in darkness. Lights are not allowed. The zoo staff will provide b-roll.

The World of Darkness nocturnal experience highlights over 20 different habitats including tropical forests, wetlands, deserts, caves, and subterranean environments. Some of the featured species include sloths, pygmy slow loris, broad-snouted caiman, aye-aye, sand cats, naked mole rats, vampire bats and many other species. All the habitats in the World of Darkness are designed to showcase specialized adaptations and behaviors that allow these species to thrive in darkness. To learn more about World of Darkness and for tickets go HERE.

What:
Press Preview and Ribbon Cutting of the Bronx Zoo’s New World of Darkness

Where:
Bronx Zoo
Enter at Bronx River Parking and Press will be directed to Asia Parking.
To get to the Bronx River entrance, please use the intersection of Bronx River Parkway and Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10460 as your GPS destination.

When:
Press Preview and Ribbon Cutting, Thursday, July 10
Press arrival: 9 to 930am
Press Sneak Peek: 10am to 11am
Ribbon Cutting: 11am

Who:
Nocturnal Animals

Special note for reporters:
Please arrive 9am to 9:30am in the Bronx River Parking and there you will be directed to Asia Parking, close proximity to World of Darkness. Call Mary Dixon at 3478401242 upon arrival, and we will escort you to the exhibit.

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