Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters
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Hall of Animals
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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.
Central Park Zoo
Small zoo with penguins & sea lions. Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
Torah Animal World
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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).
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.
Queens Zoo
18 acres of animals & exhibits. More than 75 species from the Americas represented, including Andean bears, pumas, parrots & bison.
New York Aquarium
Marine wildlife boardwalk attraction. Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
Ocean Wonders: Sharks!
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Snow Leopards, Bronx zoo
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Wild Asia Monorail
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Congo Gorilla Forest
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Children's Zoo
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Bronx Zoo
Large urban zoo. Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
World of Birds
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The Wildlife Conservation & Education Center
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Turtle Back Zoo Carousel
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Zoological Society of NJ
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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.
Bergen County Zoo
Large zoo with live animal shows. Zoo with spider monkey & alligator exhibits also offers a rotating schedule of live animal shows.
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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