Bergen County Zoological Park
Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ (201) 262-3771
Featuring: Farm Animals, Wetland Aviary and North & South American Exhibits. Train and Pony Rides, and Picnic Areas. Open 7 days, 10 AM - 4:30 PM. Admission FREE Mon.-Thu.

Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NYC ed. dept. (718) 220-6854
(718) 220-5100 www.wcs.org Featuring: Dozens of Wild, Domestic and Exotic Animals. Special educational & fun programs for all ages. Open 7 days, 10 AM - 5 PM.

Cape May County Park & Zoo
Route 9 & Pine Lane, Cape May Courthouse, NJ (609) 465-5271 Over 300 species of mammals, birds & reptiles. Open 7 days, 10 Am - 5 PM, year-round.

Central Park Zoo
830 5th Avenue at 64th Street, Manhattan, NY (212) 439-6500
www.wcs.org Nearly 1 million visitors a year enjoy tropic, temperate and polar habitats to encounter fascinating animals. The Tisch Children's Zoo lets little animal lovers meet gentle creatures up close. There are education classes and innovative public programs. Open 7 days, 10 AM - 5 PM (in season).

Jenkinson’s Beach and Aquarium
300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ (732) 899-1659/1212
Exotic fish, mammals & birds, petting tank, fossil room, beach, boardwalk, park, rides, games, restaurants and more. Events year-round: live animal feedings and other educational fun.

NJ State Aquarium
Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ (800)616-JAWS. www.njaquarium.org
Featuring: Open Ocean Tank with 20 Sharks & 60 Species of Fish, Interactive Displays and Sea Pool. Open 7 days, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM.

New York Aquarium
West 8th Street & Surf Avenue, Coney Island, Brooklyn, NYC. (718) 265-FISH www.nyaquarium.com. Featuring: Special, educational & fun programs for all ages in addition to extensive aquarium attractions. Open 7 days, 10 AM - 6 or 7 PM.

Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA (215) 243-1100
www.philladelphiazoo.org. More than 2000 exotic animals from around the world. Primate reserve with 11 species. Amphibian & Reptile Houses. Admission to the Children’s Zoo is always FREE. Open 7 days, 9:30 Am - 5 PM.

Popcorn Park Zoo
Humane Way off Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ, (609) 693-1900. Animals who have been injured and/or abandoned are now taken care of by the zoo and are on display for the public to enjoy. Operated by the Associated Humane Societies. Open 7 days (except holidays), 11 AM - 5 PM.

Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (718)339-7339
www.wcs.org. Featuring: Naturalistic habitat exhibits designed especially to engage children. Open 7 days, 10 AM - 5 PM (in season).

The Queens Zoo
53-51 111th Street, Flushing Meadows, Corona Park, Queens, NY
718-271-1500. www.wcs.org. Featuring: A tribute to American animals with the feel of a small National park. Open 7 days, 10 AM - 5 PM (in season).

Space Farms Zoo & Museum
218 Route 519, Sussex, NJ. (973) 875-5800. 500 live animals, an Indian Museum and a museum with antique autos, carriages, wagons, farm tools, and more. Picnic area, Birthday Parties. Open 7 days, 9 AM - 5PM (in season).

Staten Island Zoo
614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY . (718) 442-3101
www.statenislandzoo.org. Featuring: Domestic Farm Animals, South American and African habitats, as well as an Aquarium and Reptile Wing. Admission FREE on Wednesdays after 2pm. Open 7 days, 10 AM - 4:45 PM (in season).

Turtle Back Zoo
560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ. (973) 731-5800
Featuring: Petting Zoo, Picnic Areas, and Train Rides as well as Domestic and Wild Animals. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 AM - 4:30