Access VR Bronx

Access VR Bronx

Access VR Bronx offers services that can help people with disabilities live more independent lives. These services include identifying and removing architectural, communication, and attitudinal barriers to participation in local communities.

Many of these services are free, but some are based on financial need. To determine eligibility, ACCESS VR Bronx will conduct an assessment or evaluation.

The Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo, founded in 1899 as the New York Zoological Park and later renamed the Bronx Zoological Gardens and the Bronx Zoo, is located within Bronx Park in the borough of the same name. It is one of the largest zoos in the United States, home to about 265 acres of animal exhibits. Its buildings are designed in Beaux-Arts styles, and its landscape is a series of naturalistic habitats.

The zoo has a large variety of attractions for visitors of all ages. It is a true animal lover’s paradise, from the zebras and lions in the African Plains to the eagles and owls in Birds of Prey. Visitors can also participate in a JungleWorld show or ride the colourful Bug Carousel. The Zoo Shuttle is another way to explore the zoo and see different animals worldwide.

Tickets for the zoo can be purchased in advance online or at the onsite ticket kiosks. Ticket prices vary depending on the time of year and are subject to change. The zoo also offers bundle discounts to help visitors save on transportation, parking and admissions. It’s important to check the website for updates and to plan to avoid long lines at the zoo.

Visitors can take a quick zoo tour using the Zoo Shuttle, which offers a hop-on, hop-off service across the park’s expansive grounds. Guests can also ride on the Congo Gorilla Forest tram, which takes visitors deep into the heart of the zoo.

The zoo is open year-round and provides free admission for active-duty military members with valid IDs. In addition, the zoo has several other programs and activities to help conserve wildlife. In 2005, the zoo sent frozen sperm from an Indian rhinoceros to the Cincinnati Zoo, which was used to breed the first successful rhinoceros calf in over three decades. The zoo has also researched several species, including the endangered panda and the African bush elephant. Its goal is to preserve the species and educate people about the environment.

The Wildlife Conservation Society

The Wildlife Conservation Society is an international non-profit organization that works to save wild animals and wild places. Its founders and early members envisioned a world where people shared responsibility for wildlife and its habitats. Today, WCS strives to achieve this vision through various activities, from lobbying for international legislation to creating and promoting the concept of Shared Space.

The Society’s history is a story of its people and their many challenges. It began as a small group of New Yorkers dedicated to preserving and advancing wildlife and zoology. Its early work was focused on the construction of a first-class zoological park. It was among the first to promote and publish animal behaviour research. The Society also backed pioneering efforts to conserve and recover wild species.

In 1895, New York State chartered the Society, then known as the New York Zoological Society, to advance wildlife conservation and promote zoology study. Its founders included Andrew H. Green, the founder of Greater New York City, and Henry Fairfield Osborn Sr., a Columbia University professor and curator at the American Museum of Natural History.

One of the most important developments in WCS’s history was the creation of its veterinary program in 1902. This led to the development of the Bronx Zoo’s Animal Hospital, which is widely recognized as the first modern animal hospital in the United States. In addition to caring for zoo animals, the Veterinary Program now serves wildlife in the wild.

WCS has always been a leader in field research and conservation. In 1913, it published Hornaday’s Our Vanishing Wildlife, which profoundly impacted public policy and helped establish laws to spare migratory birds from hunting. Its veterinary staff has since expanded to include a worldwide team of specialists focusing on ecosystem and wild animal health.

During the 1990s, WCS expanded its global conservation efforts to over 50 countries. Its scientists delved into various subjects, including primates’ social behaviour and the rainforests’ ecology. The Society even reached into the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea to monitor the survival of tigers, cranes, and other animals.

BronxNet

BronxNet is a not-for-profit community cable TV channel that features local programming, including government meetings and town halls, arts and culture events and programs, sports shows and more. It also provides media education classes for students and community members, who can produce and broadcast their content on the channel. It also offers internships and other career-building opportunities for students and residents.

Several popular programs air on BronxNet, such as Bronx Live, which showcases performances by local artists and musicians. Other popular shows include Bronx Talk, which covers issues relevant to the community, and Open 2.0, which focuses on community-produced shows. The channel is available on Optimum and Verizon’s FIOS service in the Bronx.

The channel also hosts events and lectures for the community, such as the Bronx Literary Festival. It also offers educational programs on entrepreneurship, leadership and civic engagement. The BronxNet also provides public access to its studios and production equipment. In addition, it offers a range of other services to the community, such as internet access and cable television installation.

Bronxnet executives recently spoke at a national conference on the economic impact of community media. They shared their experiences with other community television station managers nationwide. They discussed how accessible media can help build up the economies of cities and towns and improve the quality of life for their residents.

To secure a new franchise agreement with Cablevision, the city’s three other community television channels — MNN, Brooklyn Cable and Manhattan Community — have launched an online campaign calling the cable company to give them more money. They claim that Cablevision has been lowballing them despite its multibillion-dollar borough revenues.

The diversity of BronxNet is reflected in the makeup of its workforce. Employees are mainly white (49%), Hispanic or Latino (31%), and black or African American (11%). The average salary for employees at BronxNet is $51,232. The median age for employees is 35. On average, employees at BronxNet tend to stay with the company for 2.9 years.

The New York Botanical Garden

Whether it’s the carefully manicured flower gardens, the winding hikes through lush fields or the impeccable greenhouses, something about the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) feels special. The garden is so big that it is easy to lose yourself, but it also offers spaces that feel deeply intimate, like you’re completely separated from the world.

Its lush gardens are dotted with buildings that would look right at home on the grounds of a European palace, and there is an abundance of exhibitions complementing the landscape. The highlight of the gardens is the Enid A Haupt Conservatory, which features a Palm Dome, a lily pond and greenhouses filled with cacti and rainforest plants. There are also seasonal presentations, like the annual holiday train show and the Orchid Show.

Aside from being a major tourist destination, NYBG is a leading research and educational institution. Its scientists study diverse plant life in 49 countries and offer their findings to the public. Its LuEsther T Mertz Library is the world’s largest botanical and horticultural library. It also hosts a range of lectures and classes for visitors of all ages.

The gardens are a National Historic Landmark and have been open since 1891. The 250-acre space is a treasure trove of trees, flowers and flora that span the globe. Some trails lead through old-growth woodlands, the Asian Family Forest, and a wetland trail. You can also explore the Azalea Garden, a must-see around Mother’s Day each year, or take a stroll through Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, which has over 650 varieties of roses in bloom from May to October.

Getting there is a breeze, thanks to the Metro-North Harlem line. The garden is just a 20-minute train ride from Grand Central Terminal, and you can buy tickets online or at the station. The subway is another option, but the journey takes a bit longer. Hop on a B, D or 4 train to Bedford Park Boulevard and then transfer to the Bx26 bus for the trip to Mosholu Gate.