Home to over 6,000 animals, the Bronx zoo covers some 265 acres making it the world’s largest metropolitan zoo. Of the 650 species here, there are giraffes, lions, bears, monkeys and leopards. The zoo also offers a host of other experiences such as live shows, camel rides and a monorail ride through different enclosures, which allows visitors to see these amazing animals up close in their natural habitats.