I have long thought that the Bronx Zoo is a wonder. I confess we get there rarely, and usually only in conjunction with the annual orchid show. I clearly haven’t spent enough time exploring the zoo, because it took Instagram to introduce me to this particular unique attraction. Today, we’re checking out the Bug Carousel, and I can’t believe it’s the first time I’m hearing of it!

The ride opened in 2005, and features 64 different insects, all hand carved from wood. The carousel’s music was composed using real insect sounds captured by the Wildlife Conservation Society, the organization that runs the zoo. The ride is (manual) wheelchair accessible, and the price of standard admission to the zoo includes unlimited rides on the carousel. It’s even open year round! ROAD TRIP….

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