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Zoos/Aquariums

A sand castle featuring aquatic life including sharks and jellyfish, and a sign that reads

Parks & Recreation owns one aquarium and four zoos throughout the city. These facilities are managed and administered by the Wildlife Conservation Society.

Bronx

The Bronx Zoo

Location: Bronx Park
2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460
Phone #: (718) 367-1010
More Info: Official Bronx Zoo website

Brooklyn

New York Aquarium

Location: Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
Surf Avenue & West 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Phone #: (718) 265-3474
More Info: Official New York Aquarium website

Prospect Park Wildlife Center

Location: Prospect Park
450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Phone #: (718) 399-7339
More Info: Official Prospect Park Zoo website

Manhattan

Central Park Wildlife Center & Tisch Children's Zoo

Location: Central Park
5th Avenue & East 64th Street, New York, NY 10021
Phone #: (212) 439-6500
More Info: Official Central Park Zoo website

Queens

Queens Wildlife Center

Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park
53-51 111th Street, Flushing, NY 11368
Phone #: (718) 271-1500
More Info: Official Queens Zoo website

Staten Island

Staten Island Zoo

Location: Barrett Park
614 Broadway
Phone #: (718) 442-3100
More Info: Official Staten Island Zoo website

Related Links

History: Zoos in Parks
Common New York City Wildlife in Parks