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
