NEW YORK ZOOS & AQUARIUMS
- Bronx Zoo
The largest metropolitan zoo in the US, home to over 11,000 animals across 265 acres. Features world-class exhibits like Congo Gorilla Forest, JungleWorld, Tiger Mountain, and Madagascar! Operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Location: 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
- Central Park Zoo
A compact zoo in the heart of Manhattan featuring grizzly bears, penguins, tropical birds, and the Tisch Children's Zoo for hands-on animal encounters. Managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Location: East 64th St & 5th Ave, New York, NY
- Queens Zoo
Focuses on animals native to the Americas, including bison, pumas, Andean bears, and a large aviary. Managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Location: 53-51 111th St, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY
- Prospect Park Zoo
Features over 600 animals on 12 acres, with highlights like sea lions, red pandas, and a Discovery Center for kids. Managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Location: 450 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY
- New York Aquarium
Located on Coney Island, this aquarium features sea lions, sharks, penguins, and interactive marine exhibits. Managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Location: Surf Ave & W 8th St, Brooklyn, NY
- Staten Island Zoo
Known for its extensive reptile collection and resident groundhog "Chuck." Also features mammals, birds, and a children's center.
Location: 614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY
- Buffalo Zoo
The third-oldest zoo in the US, home to over 1,200 animals and 320 plant species. Highlights include polar bears, gorillas, and a rainforest exhibit.
Location: 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY
- Seneca Park Zoo
Located in Rochester and home to over 90 species, including African elephants, lions, baboons, and penguins. Features immersive African and cold-climate exhibits.
Location: 2222 St Paul St, Rochester, NY
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Syracuse’s 43-acre zoo with over 700 animals, including Asian elephants, tigers, penguins, and a large aviary. Offers conservation education and interactive exhibits.
Location: 1 Conservation Pl, Syracuse, NY
- Utica Zoo
Features more than 200 animals from 99 species, including lions, zebras, sea lions, and a petting zoo. Set on 80 acres in Roscoe Conkling Park.
Location: 1 Utica Zoo Way, Utica, NY
- Zoo New York (formerly Thompson Park Zoo)
Focuses on native North American species like black bears, mountain lions, and bald eagles. Located in the Thousand Islands region.
Location: 1 Thompson Park, Watertown, NY
- Ross Park Zoo
The fifth-oldest zoo in the US, located in Binghamton. Home to red pandas, snow leopards, lemurs, and a children’s zoo.
Location: 60 Morgan Rd, Binghamton, NY
- Aquarium of Niagara
Features penguin and seal encounters, shark and stingray feedings, and more than 120 aquatic species. Offers "Trainer for a Day" experiences.
Location: 701 Whirlpool St, Niagara Falls, NY
- Long Island Aquarium
Known for its 120,000-gallon shark tank, touch tanks, sea lion shows, and interactive marine exhibits.
Location: 431 E Main St, Riverhead, NY
- The Wild Center
Adirondack natural history center with live animal exhibits, otters, and the Wild Walk, an elevated trail through the treetops.
Location: 45 Museum Dr, Tupper Lake, NY
- Adirondack Animal Land
The largest zoo in upstate New York, with over 500 animals including giraffes, zebras, and camels, plus a safari ride.
Location: 3554 State Highway 30, Gloversville, NY
- Animal Adventure Park
Interactive park in Harpursville where visitors can feed and interact with giraffes, camels, kangaroos, and more. Famous for April the giraffe.
Location: 85 Martin Hill Rd, Harpursville, NY
- Berkshire Bird Paradise
One of the largest bird sanctuaries in the US, home to over 2,000 birds of 150 species, including raptors, parrots, and waterfowl.
Location: 43 Red Pond Rd, Petersburgh, NY
   
   
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