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Bronx Zoo
Bronx River Pwky. at Fordham Rd., Bronx 10460
The largest urban zoo in the United States covers
265 acres, hundreds of species and thousands of
animals, birds, fish and reptiles. The "zoo
babies" are among the most charming residents,
and rival the new Congo Gorilla Forest as the
new kid in town. When you're tired of walking,
the tram or monorail provides easy access to most
parts of the zoo.
General Information: (718) 367-1010
www.wcs.org |
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Central Park Zoo
830 Fifth Ave. (64th St.), NYC 10021
Home to polar bears, penguins, monkeys, and sea
lions in spectacular natural habitats. Admission.
Seven days.
General Information: (212) 861-6030
www.wcs.org/zoos/wildlifecenters/centralpark |
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New York Aquarium
Surf Ave. and W. 8th St., Brooklyn 11224
Situated on 14 acres by the sea in Coney Island,
the aquarium, the oldest facility of its kind
in the country, is home to a multitude of marine
creatures, including beluga whales, sharks, walrus
and dolphins. Daily dolphin shows, up-close walrus
enconters. Gift shop, restaurant. On-site parking.
General Information:(718) 265-FISH
www.nyaquarium.com |
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Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn.
Over 520 acres for recreation, including zoo,
Civil War memorial arch, and 1776 Dutch colonial
homestead. Brooklyn's zoological jewel designed
especially for kids is aninteractive, state-of-the-art
wildlife center with more than 400 animals, including
baboons, wallabies and prairie dogs, living in
naturalistic habitats.
General Information: (718) 399-7339
www.prospectparkzoo.com |
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Queens Zoo
53-51 111th St., Flushing, Queens 11368
Eleven-acre zoo devoted to wildlife of North America;
children's zoo.
General Information: (718) 271-1500
www.wcs.org/zoos/wildlifecenters/queens |
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Staten Island Zoo
614 Broadway
Staten Island 10310
The Staten Island Zoo is an eight-acre zoological
park located in the heart of Staten Island (West
Brighton). Exhibits include a tropical rainforest,
African savannah, aquarium, serpentarium, domestic
farm area (petting zoo) and a variety of outdoor
features.
(718) 442-3101
www.statenislandzoo.org |
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