10 amazing places with wildlife in New York

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New York is probably called the “stone jungle”, but the truth is that different animals live in the city, and not only in world-class zoos.

With its 8 millions of residents, New York is fun enough. But the reality is that in five districts of the city actually there are places with wildlife. Thanks to the excellent zoos and parks with diverse and thriving ecosystems, in New York it is easy to find white-tailed deer, walrus or even peacock. Introducing 10 the best places in the city with wildlife.

New York Aquarium

The only aquarium in New York is located near the coast of Coney Island. Unfortunately, because of its location, the aquarium was flooded during Hurricane Sandy. His team worked around the clock to save a collection of 300 marine species, including mammals, birds, fish and reptiles. The aquarium reopened 25 May 2013 of the year, with virtually all of its exhibits, including marine animals from Belize, open areas with walrus, sea lions, otters, penguins and seals. After complete restoration, visitors will be able to walk under a huge aquarium with sharks.

Address: 602 Surf Ave., Brooklyn, nyaquarium.com. $ 9.95.

Bronx Zoo

In the Bronx Zoo, you can safely spend a whole day. This is one of the largest urban zoos on Earth: 4000 animals of 650 species live in it. The Bronx River flows through the zoo - it is woven into the exhibition, which includes the Congo Gorilla forest, wildlife in Madagascar, the tiger mountains, the African plains, the butterfly garden and the Himalayan heights. The zoo has a lot to do for children - a carousel with insects, a tactile zoo, and also the 4-D theater.

Address: 2300 Southern Blvd., the bronx buy Tickets

Queens County Farm Museum

Sometimes it is hard to imagine that there were farms once in place of the city of New York. Queens County Farm Museum dates back to 1697. These 47 acres of land are the largest undisturbed land in the city and the territory that has been cultivated the longest in the entire country. Cows, chickens, horses, sheep, pigs and goats live among historic farm buildings, a complex of greenhouses, fields, orchards and vineyards. Animals are available to visitors, and food is sold in the museum so that children who like to come close to animals have something to treat them. The whole year there are free excursions on Saturdays and Sundays on the farm. Wagon rides with hay are available from April to October.

Address: 35-50 Glen Oaks Parkway, Queens, queensfarm.org. Free admission.

Central Park Zoo

This is not the largest zoo in New York - its territory is all 5,6 acres. However, it has the most convenient accommodation - on the east side of Central Park. The zoo is inhabited by 130 animal species. It has an indoor rainforest, a penguin house, a polar bear pool and an exhibition of snow leopards. Sea lions, seals and penguins are fed at the zoo every day. In the children's zoo Tish, located not far from the main one, there are animals that are allowed to be fed and ironed. The entire zoo can be bypassed in two hours, so this is a good stop on the way through Central Park. This is the first official zoo in New York, opened in 1860 as a menagerie and still works, although in its present form it was opened in 1988 year.

Address: 830 5th Ave. to buy Tickets

Audubon Society of New York

Birds literally flock to New York, and the Odubon Society of New York conducts bird expeditions in all five districts of the city. At Staten Island, you can join experienced bird farmers on Great Kills Park paths - 1200 acres of forests, marshes, dunes and beaches. In the northern part of the park, it is best to walk in the spring, when herons, American sandpipers and sandpipers fly to these territories. The Odubon Society conducts sunset cruises around the islands of Harbor Heron, as well as autumn migration walks through Central Park.

Audubon Society of New York, nycaudubon.org/index.php/local—trips—and—classes. Prices depending on the event.

Horseback riding in Prospect Park

In a modest and quiet area of ​​Kensington in Brooklyn there is a stable. Kensignton Stables has been here since 1930, and today it is the last remaining stable in Prospect Park. You can book a one-hour 3,5 excursion (with a guide), which starts at the Park Circle entrance, passes through the lake, Nethermead Arches and the park area called Midwood. Children from 11 years can go by themselves, children younger will be provided with a guide who will help them on the trip. Stables also offer lessons and spring and summer programs.

Address: 51 Caton Pl., Brooklyn, 718-972-4588, kensingtonstables.com. From $37per person for an hour walk.

Art Farm NYC
Contact zoo could be in any park, but in a residential Upper East Side? This unique “farm” occupies the two lower floors of a townhouse, and in it children can feed rabbits, play with frogs, and also see lizards, turtles, birds, tropical fish and chinchillas. (Sometimes a pig, hen, goat or sheep comes in.) There is always someone from the staff on hand to help the children, as well as pet food. Art Farm hosts open visiting hours on weekends, a variety of events, birthday parties and cooking classes during the week.

Address: 419 E 91st St., theartfarms.org/afic. $ 15 per child, $ 5 per adult.

Alley pond park

Alley Pond Park is the second largest in Queens, and you can see wild animals in their natural habitat. Because of its location on the final moraine - a ridge of sand and stone formed by the 15000 glacier years ago - the park receives fresh water from melted ice, as well as salt water from Little Neck Bay. The presence of water stimulates a rich variety of life forms. More than 300 bird species constantly live in the park - their nesting and migration can be observed every autumn. The park's environmental center offers guided tours and family programs on the Alley Pond.

Address: 67th Ave. and 230th St., Queens, alleypond.com. Free admission.

Peacocks in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine - the majestic and large cathedral in the Byzantine-Roman style on Morningside Heights - has unusual parishioners: three peacocks. Two blue peacocks and one white roam the church, open to the public. The first peacocks were donated to the cathedral by the Bronx Zoo on the 1980, the current group arrived at 2002. They also walk around the surrounding 13 acre area. To find them, simply focus on the harsh screeching sounds of their voices. The best time to visit is in spring, when they spread their tails. The Cathedral of St. John the Theologian is well known among animal lovers, mainly due to the mass on St. Francis in early October.

Address: 1047 Amsterdam Ave., stjohndivine.org.

Pelham bay park
Imagine the size of Central Park. And now triple them - and get Pelham Bay Park (the largest park in New York). Naturally, it is home to a variety of animals inhabiting forests, swamps and coasts. In the swamp in Central Woodlands you will find songbirds and hummingbirds. In winter, when the tide is low, seals swim up to the shoreline. Red-tailed hawks soar in the sky above the forest, and whitetail deer can usually be seen on the forest edges. There are also raccoons, coyotes and herons. Three trails pass through the park. The best of them for observing wildlife is the Split Rock Trail, a length of 1,5 miles.

Address: Pelham Bridge Rd., Bronx, nycgovparks.org/parks/pelhambaypark.

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