Animal Facts
Scientific Name
Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci
Range
A few forests in central Africa
Location in the Zoo
Next to Okapi
Cool Animal Fact
The name “bongo” has nothing to do with drums – it is an African tribal name that means antelope.
Wed, Dec. 25: The Zoo will be closed for daytime admission and for Zoo Lights. Happy Holidays!
All Animals
Eastern Bongo
The eastern or mountain bongo is a very rare antelope from central Africa; they may be as few as 200 left in the wild today. Zoos play an important role in the survival of this species.
