Welcome back

It’s back and better than ever — the newly renovated Children’s Zoo is officially open at the Bronx Zoo and just in time for summer.

The area maintains the nostalgia from the past while creating a new experience and introduces a variety of different species, including the giant anteater, two-toed sloths, and the world’s smallest deer, Pudu. Other wildlife favorites include the American alligator, the South American coatimundi, and a domestic petting zoo.

The Children’s Zoo is open daily now through October from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is $5 plus standard zoo entry.

The Bronx Zoo [2300 Southern Blvd. at Boston Road in University Heights, (718) 220–5103, www.bronxzoo.com].