After a several month sojourn at the New York Botanical Garden, a large public garden slightly north of the Bronx Zoo, José returned to the Bronx River at the end of 2008, chomping down a Christmas Tree in the holiday spirit in preparation of a new lodge.



Congressman Serrano, who helped secure funds to clean up the Bronx River and for whom José is named, said “José the Beaver may have started out in life as an upstater. But he’s turning into a Bronxite like the rest of us—tough as nails. Instead of heading to Florida for the winter, he’s coming home to the Bronx River. Like his neighbors, no matter what life throws at him, he keeps on going. Now let’s hope that he finds a mate and starts a family.”

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Let's hope it isn't long before he's spotted again! 'Cause unlike our neighbors to the north, we like our critters with moxie!