New York isn’t just about massive skyscrapers and their observation decks.
The world’s most developed urban center also offers many wildlife attractions for both locals and vacationers.
Some of these zoos are within the city, and some are just outside, but all of them are a great way to connect with nature.
Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo within the Bronx Park in Bronx, New York, is a popular choice for a day outing for locals and visitors.
With 4000 animals on display spread over 265 acres, it is one of the largest zoos in the United States.
Every year more than two million people visit the Bronx Zoo.
Central Park Zoo
The Central Park Zoo is a popular tourist destination tucked inside the lush Central Park in New York City, New York.
It is spread across 6.5 acres in the heart of Manhattan and an apt choice for a quick outing, especially for families with children.
The Central Park Zoo may be small, but it is big on entertainment and gets more than one million visitors annually.
Queens Zoo
Queens Zoo is an 18-acre zoo in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York City.
The cageless zoo features American animals and birds such as Andean Bears, Bisons, Wolves, Sea Lions, Waterfowl, Raccoons, Otters, Mountain Lion, etc., in naturalistic settings.
Prospect Park Zoo
Prospect Park Zoo is a 12-acre wildlife extravaganza off Flatbush Avenue in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York City.
It is a relatively smaller zoo, but with more than 850 animals representing 176 species, it packs quite a punch.
