This late 19th-century bit of architecture was designed by the same firm that set the original designs for Morningside Heights’ Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

Certain viewing areas, such as this aquatic-life-filled one, allow visitors to see the denizens of Tiger Mountain going about their business. 

Cuteness overload: a gorilla carries its baby on its back.

A red fodie perches in one of the recreated habitats of the Madagascar section, which is also home to ring-tailed lemurs, Madagascar tree boas and fossas. 

Enter into this centrally located exhibit to see Cuban crocs and poison dart frogs. 

Adorable sea lions ham it up for a ring of onlookers. A sea lion display has been a part of the zoo since it opened in 1899.