The Bronx Zoo, located in the Bronx borough of New York City, is one of the largest and most famous zoos in the world. Spanning over 265 acres, it offers a unique combination of naturalistic habitats, interactive exhibits, and conservation education. It is operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society.
The Museum at Eldridge Street is housed in the historic Eldridge Street Synagogue. Built in 1887, it is an architectural marvel, and a symbol of immigrant aspirations realized. It is an important piece of the historic Jewish Lower East Side.
The Central Park Zoo is a 6.5-acre (2.6 ha) zoo located at the southeast corner of Central Park in New York City. The zoo features three major biomes: the Tropic Zone, Temperate Territory, and the Polar Circle. From tropical birds, to snow leopards, grizzly bears, and one of the nation’s largest colonies of Antarctic penguins, there are animals to enjoy in every season.
The Prospect Park Zoo is a popular zoological park located in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York. The zoo is home to a diverse collection of animals from various regions around the world. The Prospect Park Zoo originally opened in 1890 as the Menagerie in Prospect Park. It underwent significant renovations and reopened in 1935 as the Prospect Park Zoo.
The Queens Zoo is a zoological park located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens, New York. It is operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), the same organization that manages the Bronx Zoo and the Central Park Zoo. The Queens Zoo provides a family-friendly environment where visitors can learn about and appreciate the rich biodiversity of the Americas while supporting conservation efforts.
