Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters

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The Wildlife Conservation & Education Center

The Wildlife Conservation & Education Center

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SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

Oceanic exhibits for all ages. Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

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Bergen County Zoo

Bergen County Zoo

Large zoo with live animal shows. Zoo with spider monkey & alligator exhibits also offers a rotating schedule of live animal shows.

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Turtle Back Zoo Carousel

Turtle Back Zoo Carousel

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Central Park Zoo

Central Park Zoo

Small zoo with penguins & sea lions. Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

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Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

Wild animals, petting zoo & train ride. Popular local go-to for families features wild animal exhibits, petting zoo, carousel & mini-train.

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Zoological Society of NJ

Zoological Society of NJ

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Snow Leopards, Bronx zoo

Snow Leopards, Bronx zoo

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Congo Gorilla Forest

Congo Gorilla Forest

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Children's Zoo

Children's Zoo

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Bronx Zoo

Bronx Zoo

Large urban zoo. Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

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World of Birds

World of Birds

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Wild Asia Monorail

Wild Asia Monorail

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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary

Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary

Vast green space & bird sanctuary. Nature preserve housing many noteworthy trees & plants, hiking trails & bird-watching spots.

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Hall of Animals

Hall of Animals

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Prospect Park Zoo

Prospect Park Zoo

150 species, familiar to exotic. Nearly 400 animals of 150 species within the confines of a 12-acre menagerie, suitable for all ages.

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Staten Island Zoo

Staten Island Zoo

8-acre urban zoo open year-round. 8-acre zoo with more than 1,100 animals, including many reptiles, & an African Savannah exhibit.

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Queens Zoo

Queens Zoo

18 acres of animals & exhibits. More than 75 species from the Americas represented, including Andean bears, pumas, parrots & bison.

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Torah Animal World

Torah Animal World

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New York Aquarium

New York Aquarium

Marine wildlife boardwalk attraction. Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.

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Ocean Wonders: Sharks!

Ocean Wonders: Sharks!

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Space Farms: Zoo & Museum

Space Farms: Zoo & Museum

Wild animal habitat & Americana exhibits. Family-run zoo with hands-on areas plus early American & antique car exhibits. Closed Nov.-April.

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The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Multiple marine exhibits & a 4-D theater. Sizable aquarium featuring fresh- & saltwater exhibits, plus a 4-D theater & catamaran tours.

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