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| Bronx Zoo | |
| Directions: | George Washington Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway east to Bronx River Parkway North. Take exit marked “Bronx Zoo”. |
| Location: | Located at Fordham Road and the Bronx River Parkway, Bronx. |
| Telephone: | 718 367-1010 |
| Hours: | Daily 10-5 pm, Weekends
& Holidays 10-5:30 pm; Nov-Mar: 10am-4:30pm Holiday Lights: Nov 26-Jan 2 (closed Dec 24) hours are 5:30-9pm Sun thru Thurs 5:30-9:30 pm Fri & Sat |
| Admission: | Adults $9.00, Children 2-12 &
Seniors $5 Jan 4-Mar 31: Adults $4, Children 2-12 & Seniors $2 Children under 2 are Always Free Admission is Free on Wednesday Parking: Cars $6 Buses $8 Rides Extra |
| Internet: | www.wcs.org/zoos/ |
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This is the best zoo in metropolitan New York and the largest urban zoo in America. Most of the 4,000 animals roam free in 265 wooded acres of natural habitats. Many exhibits are organized by area of the world so you can combine a nature lesson with world geography. Food is available, but you can bring your own; plenty of tables available. We recommend joining the Wildlife Conservation Society.
For a reasonable
annual fee, you get free admission to the Bronx Zoo and the New York Aquarium,
plus the Central Park, Queens, and Prospect Park Wildlife Centers. You also
receive free parking passes, attraction passes, admission to special member
events and subscription to their magazine, making it one of the best deals in New York. |
| New York Botanical Garden | |
| Directions: | Take George Washington Bridge to Henry Hudson Parkway North to Mosholu Parkway (exit 24). Follow Mosholu Parkway about 2 miles to its end at the Garden, turn right on Kazimiroff Blvd. At first light make a left turn into the Garden. |
| Location: | 200th St. &
Kazimiroff Blvd. Bronx, NY |
| Telephone: | 718 817-8700 |
| Hours: | Tues-Sun
& Mon Holidays (closed holidays): Apr-Oct 10am-6pm Nov-Mar 10am-4pm Golf Cart Tours: Wed, Sat, Sun Apr-Oct (Reservation Req) |
| Admission: | Adults: $3, Seniors &
Students $2, Children 2-12 $1 Conservatory Extra. Parking $4 |
| Internet: | www.nybg.org |
| 250 acres of gardens, grasslands, & trees; Seasonal displays. Year round tram ride circles the park interior every 20 minutes with live narration. There is also a narrated golf cart tour. For children, there is the Everett Children's Adventure Garden. This a 12 acre site of 40 hands-on exhibits covering plants, birds, insects, and wetlands. |
| Brooklyn Botanic Gardens | |
| Location: | 1000 Washington Avenue Eastern Parkway & Washington Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225-1008 |
| Telephone: | 718 623-7200 |
| Hours: | Apr-Sep: Tues-Fri
8am-6pm; Weekends & Holidays 10am-6pm Oct-Mar: Tues-Fri 8am-4:30pm; Weekends & Holidays 10am-4:30pm |
| Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, New Years Day |
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| Admission: | Adults $3.00, Seniors & Students $1.50 |
| Free Tue all day & Sat until noon | |
| Internet: | www.bbg.org |
| Known for its cherry blossom walk, Japanese Gardens, herbal gardens, fragrance garden, rock garden, and conservatories, it offers 12,000 kinds on plants on 52 acres. One weekend each spring they hold the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival which presents Japanese art, dance, food, music, & stories. Great way to expand your children’s horizons and have fun too. |
| New York Aquarium | |
| Location: |
W. 8th Street & Surf Ave. |
| Directions: | Belt Parkway to Exit 7S (Ocean Parkway South), Ocean Parkway to Surf Ave to the Aquarium |
| Telephone: | 718 265-3474 |
| Hours: | Daily:10am-5pm (last
ticket sold by 4:15) Weekends & Hol (Memorial Day & Labor Day) 10am-6pm Shorter Hours in the Winter |
| Admission: | Adults $9.75, Children & Seniors
$6.00, Under 2 Free Parking Cars $6, Buses $7, No Bus Parking on Weekends Group rates call 718 265-3454 |
| Internet: | www.wcs.org/zoos/ |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair Accessible |
| Indoor and outdoor exhibits of whales, sharks, seals, penguins & a
variety of tropical fish. In warm weather, there is a dolphin show outside. Food
is available. We recommend joining the Wildlife Conservation Society. For a reasonable annual fee, you get free admission to the Bronx Zoo and the New York Aquarium, plus the Central Park, Queens, and Prospect Park Wildlife Centers. You also receive free parking passes, attraction passes, admission to special member events and subscription to their magazine, making it one of the best deals in New York. |
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