Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

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For those who want to get away from it all and at the same time have a lot to do, Flushing Meadows Corona Park is the solution. The site of two 20th century World’s Fairs, it is the largest park in Queens. The park includes a zoo, an art museum, a botanical garden, a science museum, and a baseball stadium. The park offers six playgrounds and a huge recreation complex featuring an Olympic sized pool and a NHL sized hockey rink. (Some facilities require a Recreational Center Membership.)

Need a break from a busy touring schedule? Flushing Meadows Corona Park is a wonderful place to relax with a leisurely stroll along the Flushing Bay Promenade.

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Central Park Zoo

Connecting People to Wild Nature

The Central Park Zoo is a great diversion for those looking to get away from the glare and blare of Manhattan. Nestled in Central Park, the zoo features the Tisch Children’s Zoo , which is perfect for the little adventurer who wants to get close to some furry friends. The Central Garden and Sea Lion Pool is a great place to enjoy some restful moments or to commune with the lively, featured acrobatic mammals. The Polar Circle includes an indoor bird colony of penguins and puffins and an outdoor pool environment that serves as home for the zoo’s polar bears. There’s a lot happening at the Central Park Zoo!

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The Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo is where wondrously exotic creatures and exciting exhibitions await. Pandas, polar bears, lemurs, elephants, rhinoceros and many more amazing animals call the state-of-the-art Bronx Zoo their home. You’ll find that birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects are plentiful. There are numerous indoor and outdoor exhibits and rides. Take a trip to Tiger Mountain and learn all about these cool cats or enter the mesmerizing World of Reptiles where you can try to spot that master of disguise, the Malaysian leaf frog. The Bronx Zoo offers visitors a rich and rewarding experience with dwellers from around the wide, wild world.

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