Bronx Zoo's 'World of Darkness' shines a light on nocturnal wildlife

Bronx Zoo's 'World of Darkness' shines a light on nocturnal wildlife

Over two dozen species are featured in the newly reopened “World of Darkness” exhibit at the Bronx Zoo.

World of Darkness exhibit showcasing nocturnal animals reopens at the Bronx Zoo after 16 years

The Bronx Zoo is shining a light on animals that thrive in the dark. After closing in 2009, the World of Darkness exhibit reopened this past weekend, showcasing 25 species of nocturnal creatures, from pygmy slow lorises and blind cave fish to blood pythons and Egyptian fruit bats. The exhibit employs a reverse light cycle, allowing visitors to observe these night-dwellers during the day. The World of Darkness first opened in 1969 as one of the f…