I'm from the Bronx, so yeah, I've been to the Bronx Zoo
I haven't been there in so many years though.. I think the last time I went there I was 14 or 15. That was ages ago, but I do remember always having a great time there. I hope they still have the camel rides, those are great fun! You said you're going december.. that's when they do the whole lights thing there ( and obviously, won't have the camel rides then
). I never saw their light display, just glimpses of it when I'd take the bus to school, like the outside decorations and such. My little sister went to it and she enjoyed it.
Sorry can't give you much info but maybe someone else who's been there more recently can